Iowa to host Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' before Wisconsin matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 2:04 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Iowa football will host Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' on October 31 before facing Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium. The broadcast is set for 9-11 a.m. CT, featuring a sold-out crowd for the Heartland Trophy game. Following a 13-10 loss to Minnesota last week, the Hawkeyes look to rebound against the Badgers, who have a matching record of 5-2. Iowa seeks consecutive victories ahead of a challenging game against Northwestern. The Homecoming game will promote a 'Black Out' theme, encouraging fans to wear black.
- •Iowa and Wisconsin both enter with 5-2 records.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for October 31 at 11 a.m. CT.
- •Kinnick Stadium will see its 33rd consecutive sellout.
- •Iowa's last game ended in a loss to Minnesota.
- •Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the broadcast.
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa football to host Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' before Wisconsin game
"Fox's "Big Noon Kickoff" is returning to Iowa City as the Hawkeyes play host to the Wisconsin Badgers in the battle for the Heartland Trophy.
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