Nebraska fan apologizes after accidentally angering K-State and Iowa State fans
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- Nebraska advances to Sweet 16 after first NCAA Tournament win and Vanderbilt upset.
- Fred Hoiberg receives fan praise in both Iowa State and Nebraska communities.
- Nebraska fan’s X post about Iowa win accidentally angered K‑State and Iowa State fans
Now, Fred Hoiberg will never have to buy a beer in two states.
Hoiberg, the former Iowa State star basketball player and Cyclones coach, remains a beloved figure in Ames. But he’s also a hero in Nebraska, where he coaches the Cornhuskers men’s basketball team.
Nebraska won the first NCAA Tournament game in the school’s history on Thursday, then upset Vanderbilt on Saturday and advanced to the Sweet 16.
Up next is Iowa, which stunned No. 1 seed Florida.
Fans in the Cornhusker state are fired up, including Tim Royers, the president of the Nebraska State Education Association.
“OH MY GOD FARMAGEDDON IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING,” Royers wrote on X after the Hawkeyes downed the Gators.
Uh-oh.
Fans in the Big 12 know Farmageddon is a term used for Kansas State games against Iowa State. Wildcats and Cyclones fans let Royers hear all about it.
“Farmageddon is only KSU vs Iowa State never say this again,” a fan wrote in response.
Another shared this: “Good luck to Fred -but - “Farmageddon” is and always has been Iowa STATE vs Kansas State. You’re violating a trademark. 😅”
“Cease and Desist,” wrote another. “Slandering a true Sickos rivalry for a realignment-manufactured pseudo-feud will not be tolerated.”
“Imitation Farmageddon with only one of the schools having an Ag program,” a fan noted.
Those were some of the responses that didn’t include a curse word or two. It’s clear K-State and Iowa State fans were not amused.
Royers got the message loud and clear.
“Dear Iowa State and KState fans - I’m sorry I stole your nickname in the heat of the moment,” Royers wrote on X. “Especially for the Iowa State fans reading this - we’ll make it up to you by beating Iowa.”
Iowa State fans were down with that.
This story was originally published March 25, 2026 at 8:54 AM.
