Iowa vs. Iowa State Showdown Headlines Big Sports Weekend in Iowa
Iowa sports fans have a packed weekend ahead, with the Cy-Hawk rivalry taking center stage Saturday night as No. 21 Iowa hosts Iowa State at 7:30 p.m. The matchup is part of a busy slate of college football, Major League Baseball, and professional soccer action across the country.
Cy-Hawk Series Highlights Saturday's College Football Schedule
The Hawkeyes enter the game ranked No. 21 and will look to defend home turf against their in-state rivals. The game carries significant weight for both programs as they battle for state bragging rights and positioning in the early season standings.
Elsewhere in college football, several top-ranked teams face key tests. No. 1 Ohio State travels to No. 4 Texas in a marquee matchup at 7:30 p.m., while No. 2 Georgia hosts Western Kentucky and No. 3 Notre Dame welcomes Rice.
MLB Action Continues Through the Weekend
Baseball fans have plenty to watch with a full slate of games Saturday and Sunday. The Chicago Cubs host Pittsburgh at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, while the Chicago White Sox face St. Louis at 7:15 p.m. Sunday's action includes the Cubs taking on Pittsburgh again at 2:20 p.m. and the White Sox meeting St. Louis at 2:15 p.m.
For Iowa fans following regional teams, the Minnesota Twins host Cleveland at 4:10 p.m. Saturday and again at 2:10 p.m. Sunday. The Kansas City Royals visit Boston at 4:10 p.m. Saturday and 1:35 p.m. Sunday.
NFL Kicks Off Sunday with Full Schedule
The NFL returns Sunday with a complete slate of games. The Minnesota Vikings host Green Bay at 4:25 p.m., and the Chicago Bears travel to Carolina for a 1 p.m. kickoff. The Kansas City Chiefs are not on the schedule this week, but fans can catch the Dallas Cowboys at the New York Giants in the Sunday night game at 8:20 p.m.
Other Sports Action for Iowa Fans
NASCAR racing continues this weekend with the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Madison, Illinois, on Sunday at 3 p.m. The race follows Saturday's Nu Way 225 at the same track.
Golf fans can follow the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands, the Amgen Irish Open in Ireland, and the Sanford International in South Dakota. The U.S. Open tennis championships conclude this weekend in New York.
Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League also have full schedules Saturday and Sunday.
Complete Saturday Schedule Highlights
- No. 21 Iowa vs. Iowa State, 7:30 p.m.
- No. 1 Ohio State at No. 4 Texas, 7:30 p.m.
- Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh, 2:20 p.m.
- Minnesota vs. Cleveland, 4:10 p.m.
Complete Sunday Schedule Highlights
- Green Bay at Minnesota, 4:25 p.m.
- Chicago at Carolina, 1 p.m.
- Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh, 2:20 p.m.
- Chicago White Sox vs. St. Louis, 2:15 p.m.
All times are Eastern Daylight Time. Fans should check local listings for broadcast information.