College GameDay set for Iowa City for Week 5 matchup

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

College GameDay set for Iowa City for Week 5 matchup
Summary

ESPN’s College GameDay will visit Iowa City for the first time in 20 years during Week 5 of the 2026 college football season. The show will feature the matchup between Iowa and Ohio State on Saturday, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Iowa enters the game at 4-0 after a dramatic win over Michigan, where Hank Brown’s touchdown pass secured the victory. Ohio State, also riding high, recently defeated Illinois with strong performances from Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin.

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  • •GameDay to feature Iowa vs. Ohio State on Saturday.
  • •Iowa is 4-0 following a last-second win over Michigan.
  • •Ohio State is coming off a 42-19 victory against Illinois.
  • •Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS.
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  • 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN College GameDay Week 5 location announced for 2026 season
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