The Iowa Hawkeyes wrap up their three‑game non‑conference homestand this weekend with a Saturday showdown against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers. The contest, scheduled for 3 p.m. Central Time on Sept. 19, will be played at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City and broadcast nationally on FS1, with a livestream available on FOX One for subscribers.
How to watch the game
Fans can tune in on the FS1 cable network, which will carry the live feed across the country. For those who prefer streaming, the game will be available through the FOX One app or website, though a subscription is required. The broadcast will feature the usual college‑football commentary team, offering play‑by‑play, analysis and a look at the upcoming Big Ten schedule.
Ticket information
All tickets for the Iowa‑UNI matchup have sold out through the university’s primary box office. However, supporters can still locate resale tickets via the official SeatGeek partnership. The secondary‑market platform lists available seats at a range of price points, allowing fans to secure a spot in the stadium for the final pre‑conference test.
Series history and recent results
The Hawkeyes have dominated the all‑time series, winning the last 17 meetings. The most recent contest came in 2018, when Iowa posted a 38‑14 victory. Earlier wins include a 31‑23 triumph in 2014, a 27‑16 win in 2012, a narrow 17‑16 edge in 2009 and a 45‑21 rout in 2005. The first game in the series dates back to 1898, when Northern Iowa claimed the inaugural win.
What to expect from Northern Iowa
The Panthers enter the game with a 1‑1 record. After a 34‑24 loss at Eastern Washington in their season opener, they rebounded with a commanding 56‑14 win over Drake. Quarterback Jaxon Dailey, a former state champion at Southeast Polk High School, has already amassed 529 passing yards and three touchdowns, adding three rushing scores against Eastern Washington. Linebacker John Powers, a standout from Bondurant‑Farrar, leads the defense with 17 tackles and is one of three Panthers to record an interception.
Big College Kickoff on KCCI
For fans who want additional coverage, KCCI’s “Big College Kickoff” airs live on the Very Local streaming channel each Saturday at 10:30 a.m. throughout the fall. Host Cullen Holt, joined by Scott Reister and Shannon Ehrhardt, provides previews, analysis and interviews from the biggest games each week. The Very Local app is free to download on Roku, Amazon Fire TV and smartphones.
Fan interaction
KCCI invites viewers to submit questions for college‑football players via its “Ask a Player” segment. Recent prompts have asked athletes which teammate they wouldn’t trust to organize a road trip and what daily life is like as a college football player. Submissions can be sent through the station’s website or social media channels.
With the Panthers set to test Iowa’s defense and the Hawkeyes looking to fine‑tune their offense before heading to Michigan for their first Big Ten road game, the Sept. 19 contest promises a competitive atmosphere for fans in Iowa City and beyond.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
