Primetime rivalry
The long‑standing rivalry between the University of Iowa and Iowa State University will once again command national attention as the two teams meet in a primetime showdown on September 12.
The game is slated to kick off at 6:30 p.m. at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, making it only the fifth occasion in the history of the Cy‑Hawk rivalry that the contest will be played under the lights.
NBC has secured the broadcast rights, delivering the matchup to viewers in the network's flagship primetime slot, a placement that underscores the growing prominence of the rivalry.
Both schools have also revealed the kickoff times and television partners for several upcoming home games, a schedule that will see additional contests spread across networks such as BTN, FS1, CBS, ESPN and ESPNU.
Fans can expect an electric atmosphere as the night‑game tradition adds a new layer of excitement, with stadium lights reflecting off the freshly painted turf and the crowd's roar echoing across the campus.