Hawkeyes 2026 Schedule Breakdown

Iowa Hawkeyes 2026 football schedule reveals key matchups early — opener vs. Northern Illinois on Sept. 5 at 3:15 PM CT on BTN, high-stakes Cy-Hawk rivalry vs. Iowa State on Sept. 12 at 6:30 PM CT on NBC, and a Black Friday showdown vs. Nebraska on Nov. 27 at 11 AM CT on CBS. While non-conference games are set, the middle of the season remains a mystery — but fans are already planning tailgates for the big ones. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7948d212d0a862e0