Iowa vs. Northern Iowa Showdown Highlights Week 3 FCS Football Slate
Iowa football fans have a big in-state rivalry game to circle on the calendar this Saturday, as the Northern Iowa Panthers travel to Iowa City to take on the Hawkeyes at 4 p.m. ET on FS1. The matchup is part of a loaded Week 3 FCS schedule that features several Top 25 teams in action across the country.
The game between the Panthers and the Hawkeyes is the clear headliner for Iowa viewers, but there is plenty more to watch for fans of college football in the region. Here is a breakdown of the biggest games on the Week 3 slate, with kickoff times and viewing information.
What time is the Iowa vs. Northern Iowa game?
The Panthers and Hawkeyes kick off at 4 p.m. ET (3 p.m. CT) on Saturday, Sept. 19. The game will be broadcast on FS1, making it easily accessible for fans across the state.
Northern Iowa enters the game looking to make a statement against a Big Ten opponent. The Panthers have a proud football tradition and will be eager to compete on a big stage.
Top 25 FCS matchups to watch in Week 3
Several ranked FCS teams face tough tests this weekend, including a pair of marquee matchups in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
- No. 9 Youngstown State at No. 2 South Dakota State (7 p.m. ET, ESPN+): A heavyweight battle in the MVFC with major conference implications.
- No. 6 North Dakota at Nebraska (7:15 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network): The Fighting Hawks take on a Big Ten opponent in Lincoln.
- No. 10 South Dakota at Boise State (10 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network): The Coyotes travel west for a tough non-conference test.
- No. 3 Montana at Oregon State (11 p.m. ET, USA): The Grizzlies face a Pac-12 program on the road.
- No. 1 Montana State at home vs. Central Connecticut State (3 p.m. ET, ESPN+): The top-ranked Bobcats look to stay unbeaten.
Other notable games with regional interest
For fans in the Midwest, there are several other games worth tracking on Saturday.
- Eastern Illinois at No. 5 Illinois State (3 p.m. ET, ESPN+): An in-state rivalry with playoff implications.
- No. 24 Southern Illinois at Illinois (2 p.m. ET, Peacock): The Salukis face a Big Ten foe in Champaign.
- No. 23 Mercer at Georgia Tech (Noon ET, ACC Network): The Bears get a shot at an ACC program.
- No. 25 Harvard at New Hampshire (1 p.m. ET, FloSports): An Ivy League squad heads to the Granite State.
How to watch FCS football this weekend
Fans have multiple options to catch the action. ESPN+ carries the bulk of the games, while FS1, CBS Sports Network, and the Big Ten Network will air select matchups. Some games are also available on FloSports, ACC Network, and other conference networks.
For Iowa fans, the Northern Iowa game on FS1 is the must-watch event of the day. The Panthers will look to pull off an upset against their in-state rivals, and the game promises to be a spirited contest.
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