Iowa Hawkeyes Face Michigan in Big Ten Showdown: How to Watch Saturday

Iowa football fans have a marquee matchup on tap this Saturday as the No. 17 Hawkeyes travel to Ann Arbor to take on No. 18 Michigan in a pivotal Big Ten clash. The game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS, marking one of the most anticipated games of the weekend for the state of Iowa.

The Hawkeyes enter the contest looking to make a statement on the road against a tough Wolverines squad. With conference title implications already brewing in late September, this game carries significant weight for both programs.

What time does Iowa play Michigan this Saturday?

The Iowa-Michigan game is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 26. The game will be broadcast nationally on CBS, making it accessible to fans across the country.

How can Iowa fans watch the Hawkeyes take on the Wolverines?

Iowa fans can catch all the action on CBS, which is available through most cable and satellite providers. Streaming options include Paramount+, which carries the CBS broadcast, as well as live TV streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV that offer CBS in their channel lineups.

For those attending the game or watching from home, this matchup represents a chance for Iowa to prove itself against a ranked opponent on the road. The Hawkeyes have built their reputation on tough defense and disciplined play, and they will need both to come away with a win in the Big House.

Other top-25 matchups highlight a loaded college football Saturday

While Iowa fans will have their eyes fixed on Ann Arbor, the rest of the college football world has plenty to watch. The weekend features six top-25 matchups, headlined by No. 1 Texas traveling to No. 14 Tennessee in a noon showdown on ABC.

No. 7 Ohio State hosts Illinois in the Illibuck rivalry game at noon on FOX, while No. 3 Notre Dame faces in-state rival Purdue at 2 p.m. on Peacock.

Later in the evening, No. 20 Oregon visits No. 12 USC at 7:30 p.m. on NBC, and No. 23 Texas A&M squares off against No. 10 LSU on ABC in the same time slot.

Full college football TV schedule for Iowa fans

For Iowa fans looking to fill their weekend with football beyond the Hawkeyes, here is the complete schedule of games with broadcast information:

Thursday, Sept. 24

• 7:30 p.m. - Liberty at Coastal Carolina (ESPN)

Friday, Sept. 25

• 4 p.m. - Army at Temple (ESPN)
• 7 p.m. - Navy at UAB (ESPN); Howard at Rutgers (BTN)
• 8 p.m. - Northwestern at No. 5 Indiana (FOX)
• 10:30 p.m. - Clemson at California (ESPN)

Saturday, Sept. 26

• Noon - Illinois at No. 7 Ohio State (FOX); No. 1 Texas at No. 14 Tennessee (ABC); Sam Houston at No. 11 Texas Tech (TNT); Wake Forest at No. 16 Louisville (ESPN); Colorado at Baylor (ESPN2); Virginia Tech at Boston College (ACCN); San Diego State at Toledo (CBSSN); Colorado State at UTSA (ESPNU)
• 12:45 p.m. - South Alabama at Kentucky (SECN)
• 1:30 p.m. - UCLA at Maryland (BTN)
• 2 p.m. - No. 3 Notre Dame at Purdue (Peacock)
• 3 p.m. - Central Arkansas at Florida State (ACCN); Hawaii at Wyoming (CW)
• 3:30 p.m. - No. 17 Iowa at No. 18 Michigan (CBS); No. 4 Ole Miss at No. 21 Florida (ABC); No. 15 Utah at Iowa State (FOX); Oklahoma at No. 2 Georgia (ESPN); TCU at UCF (FS1); Boise State at Western Michigan (ESPN2); UConn at Miami, OH (ESPN+); New Mexico at New Mexico State (CBSSN)
• 4 p.m. - No. 25 Houston at Georgia Southern (ESPNU)
• 4:15 p.m. - Vanderbilt at Auburn (SECN)
• 5 p.m. - Wisconsin at No. 13 Penn State (Peacock); Nebraska at Michigan State (BTN)
• 6 p.m. - Delaware at Virginia (ACCN); Incarnate Word at Texas State (USA)
• 6:30 p.m. - Central Michigan at No. 6 Miami (CW)
• 7 p.m. - South Carolina at No. 8 Alabama (ESPN); Kansas State at Cincinnati (ESPN2); Oklahoma State at West Virginia (FS1)
• 7:30 p.m. - No. 20 Oregon at No. 12 USC (NBC); No. 23 Texas A&M at No. 10 LSU (ABC); Arizona at Washington State (CBS); Troy at Utah State (CBSSN); App State at N.C. State (ESPNU)
• 7:45 p.m. - No. 19 Missouri at No. 24 Mississippi State (SECN)
• 9 p.m. - Missouri State at No. 22 SMU (ACCN); Oregon State at UTEP (MW+)
• 10 p.m. - Rice at Fresno State (CW)
• 10:30 p.m. - Georgia Tech at Stanford (ESPN); Air Force at Nevada (FS1)

Iowa State also in action against ranked Utah

In-state rivals Iowa State will also face a tough test Saturday, hosting No. 15 Utah at 3:30 p.m. on FOX. The Cyclones will look to defend their home field against a strong Utes squad in a game that could shape the Big 12 race.

With both Iowa schools facing ranked opponents in the same time slot, it will be a busy afternoon for football fans across the state.

What does this game mean for Iowa's season?

For the Hawkeyes, a road win against a ranked Michigan team would be a significant boost to their resume and their standing in the Big Ten. Iowa has traditionally relied on a strong running game and opportunistic defense, and those elements will be crucial against a physical Michigan team.

The game also represents an opportunity for Iowa to establish itself as a contender in the conference's upper tier. With several tough games still ahead on the schedule, a victory in Ann Arbor would send a clear message about the Hawkeyes' intentions this season.

Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS. Fans are encouraged to check their local listings and streaming options to ensure they do not miss a minute of the action.