Iowa football fans gather in Seattle ahead of game against Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 10:22 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Iowa football fans have converged on Seattle for the Hawkeyes’ game against Washington on Friday night. The atmosphere resembles that of a bowl game, with numerous attendees sporting black-and-gold attire throughout the city. Backup quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski is set to make his first career start, filling in for Hank Brown, who is out with a shoulder injury. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. CT and will be televised on FOX. Fans are actively participating in tailgating activities across the city, contributing to the lively pre-game environment.
- •Iowa vs Washington kickoff at 8 p.m. CT Friday
- •Hecklinski making first career start for Iowa
- •Large turnout of Iowa fans reported in Seattle
- •Game televised on FOX
- •Tailgating events creating bowl game atmosphere
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football fans invade Seattle for Hawkeyes’ game vs Washington
"Iowa football fans have invaded Seattle for the Hawkeyes’ Friday game vs Washington.
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