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UND and Iowa reschedule football matchup for 2027 season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

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Summary

The University of North Dakota (UND) and the University of Iowa have agreed to move their football matchup to the start of the 2027 season, now set for August 28 at Kinnick Stadium. This marks the first meeting between the teams in nearly 100 years, following Iowa's 40-17 victory in 1926. As a result of the schedule change, UND will now face Long Island University on September 18, 2027. In their current season, UND is 3-0 and ranked No. 6 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25. The Fighting Hawks will play Nebraska on September 16, receiving a $560,000 guarantee, while Iowa has non-conference games planned against Ball State and Iowa State in 2027.

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By the Numbers

•UND and Iowa's game is set for August 28, 2027.
•Last meeting was in 1926, with Iowa winning 40-17.
•UND is currently 3-0 and ranked No. 6 in FCS.
•UND faces Long Island University on September 18, 2027.
•UND plays Nebraska with a $560,000 guarantee this season.

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12:32 AMYahoo Sports — UND and Iowa shift football matchup to start of 2027 season

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Sep. 17—GRAND FORKS — UND and Iowa will now open the 2027 season after the two universities agreed to move the date of the game to Aug. 28 at Kinnick Stadium. With the shift, UND will now face Long Island University on Sept. 18 of the 2027 season. UND and Iowa last met in football nearly 100 years ago when the teams met in Iowa City on Oct. 9, 1926. Iowa won 40-17. The Fighting Hawks, who are ...
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