Cy-Hawk Showdown Headlines Big Weekend of Iowa Sports Action
Iowa sports fans have a jam-packed weekend ahead, with the annual Cy-Hawk football rivalry between Iowa State and Iowa taking center stage Saturday afternoon. The game kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on KNTV, KCRA, and KSBW, giving Hawkeye and Cyclone faithful plenty of reason to tune in.
The matchup between the in-state rivals is always one of the most anticipated games of the season for Iowa fans, and this year's edition promises to deliver the same intensity and passion that has defined the series for decades.
Iowa State at Iowa: What to Watch
The Cyclones travel to Iowa City to face the Hawkeyes in a game that carries significant bragging rights across the state. Iowa State enters the contest looking to assert itself in the Big 12, while Iowa aims to build momentum in its Big Ten campaign.
Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET, with coverage available on KNTV (11), KCRA (3), and KSBW (8). Fans unable to watch on television can follow along through various streaming options.
College Football Action Across the Country
While the Cy-Hawk game is the marquee event for Iowa viewers, Saturday features a loaded slate of college football matchups. The day kicks off early with Oklahoma at Michigan at 9 a.m. ET on KTVU (2) and KTXL (40), followed by a full afternoon of games across multiple networks.
Notable matchups include Ohio State at Texas at 4:30 p.m. ET on KGO (7) and KXTV (10), Tennessee at Georgia Tech at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN, and Arkansas at Utah at 7:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.
For fans of the Hawkeyes' Big Ten rivals, Penn State faces Temple at 9 a.m. ET on ESPN2, while Mississippi State takes on Minnesota at 12:30 p.m. ET on KPIX (5), KOVR (13), and KION (46).
NFL Sunday Brings Marquee Matchups
Sunday shifts focus to the NFL, with several compelling games on the schedule. The Green Bay Packers travel to Minnesota to face the Vikings at 1:25 p.m. ET on KPIX (5), KOVR (13), and KION (46), a game with significant NFC North implications.
Other Sunday NFL action includes Atlanta at Pittsburgh at 10 a.m. ET, Buffalo at Houston at 10 a.m. ET, Miami at Las Vegas at 1:25 p.m. ET, and the Dallas Cowboys visiting the New York Giants in the Sunday night game at 5:15 p.m. ET on KNTV (11), KCRA (3), and KSBW (8).
Women's World Cup Semifinals Highlight Basketball Schedule
Basketball fans have plenty to watch this weekend, with the FIBA Women's World Cup semifinals taking place Saturday. The U.S. women's team faces Spain at 11 a.m. ET on TBS and TruTV, while France takes on Germany at 7:15 a.m. ET on the same networks.
The third-place game airs Sunday at 7:15 a.m. ET on TruTV, with the championship game following at 10:45 a.m. ET on TNT.
U.S. Open Tennis Championships Reach Their Peak
Tennis enthusiasts can catch the U.S. Open finals this weekend. The women's championship airs Saturday at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN, while the men's championship takes place Sunday at 11 a.m. ET on KGO (7) and KXTV (10).
Live coverage begins each day at 6 a.m. ET on the Tennis Channel.
Golf, Soccer, and More for Iowa Sports Fans
The weekend also features a wide range of other sports. Golf fans can watch the DP World Tour Irish Open on CNBC and the Golf Channel, while the PGA Champions Sanford International and Korn Ferry Simmons Bank Open also offer plenty of action.
Soccer fans have a full slate of English Premier League matches, including Liverpool against Fulham at 7 a.m. ET Saturday on NBCSN and Peacock, and the Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City at 8:30 a.m. ET Sunday on the same networks.
NASCAR fans can catch the Enjoy Illinois 300 with practice and qualifying Saturday on TruTV, followed by the race Sunday at noon ET on USA.
How to Watch the Cy-Hawk Game
For Iowa fans looking to catch every moment of the Cy-Hawk rivalry, the game will be broadcast on KNTV (11), KCRA (3), and KSBW (8). Radio coverage will also be available through local affiliates.
With so much sports action on tap, Iowa viewers have no shortage of options this weekend. Whether it's college football, the NFL, tennis, or soccer, there's something for every sports fan across the state.