Ohio State and Iowa participate in Hawkeye Wave at Kinnick Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Ohio State will join Iowa in the Hawkeye Wave tradition during their football game on October 3 at Kinnick Stadium. After the first quarter, both teams along with fans will wave to patients at the nearby University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. This tradition started in 2017 and has since become widely loved in college football, aimed at uplifting the spirits of young patients. Ohio State first took part in this gesture during a game in 2017. The matchup is set for 3:30 p.m. ET.
- •Ohio State and Iowa play on October 3 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- •Fans will wave to patients after the first quarter.
- •The tradition began in 2017 with over 70,000 fans participating.
- •Ohio State first joined the Hawk Wave tradition during a 2017 game.
- •The event aims to inspire children at the nearby hospital.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State to participate in Hawkeye Wave during Iowa game. What to know
"Ohio State and Iowa will unite with the fans for the Hawkeye Wave at Kinnick Stadium.
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