George Kittle joins Big Noon Kickoff as special guest in Iowa City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 1:32 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
George Kittle will appear on Fox's Big Noon Kickoff in Iowa City on Saturday. The event is part of the pregame activities leading up to the Heartland Trophy game between No. 24 Iowa and Wisconsin. Kittle, a former Iowa tight end and current San Francisco 49ers player, will also serve as honorary captain for Iowa. He played for Iowa from 2013 to 2016, contributing to multiple bowl appearances and a memorable undefeated regular season in 2015. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT at Kinnick Stadium.
- •Kittle joins Big Noon Kickoff as a special guest.
- •Event occurs on Saturday prior to Iowa vs. Wisconsin.
- •Kittle served as Iowa's honorary captain for the game.
- •He played for Iowa from 2013 to 2016.
- •Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT at a sold-out Kinnick Stadium.
- 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers TE, Iowa great George Kittle joining 'Big Noon Kickoff' as guest
"George Kittle is joining "Big Noon Kickoff" as one of Fox's special guests in Iowa City.
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