College sports fans in Iowa have plenty to watch this week, especially with the Iowa Hawkeyes traveling west for a marquee football matchup against Washington. The game highlights a busy stretch of competition across multiple sports, with several Iowa connections and regional rivalries taking center stage.
Iowa Football Takes on Washington in Seattle
The University of Washington Huskies (3-2) host Iowa on Friday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. Pacific time. The game marks a significant non-conference test for both programs as they look to build momentum in the second half of the season. Iowa fans traveling to Seattle or watching from home will see a Huskies squad looking to rebound from early-season losses.
Washington Volleyball Faces Tough Big Ten Road Trip
Washington's volleyball team (12-1) has been one of the nation's strongest, and this week brings a challenging road swing through Big Ten country. The Huskies play at Ohio State on Friday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. Pacific, then face Penn State on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. Pacific. Both matches test a squad that has dominated opponents so far this season.
In women's soccer, Washington (9-1-2) also takes on Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. Pacific, adding another Iowa-Washington showdown to the week's slate.
Central Washington and Big Bend Face Key Matchups
Central Washington's football team (3-2) hosts Midwestern State on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. The Wildcats look to stay above .500 in a pivotal home contest. CWU volleyball (10-4) also hosts Northwest Nazarene on Saturday at 1 p.m. before traveling to Alaska Fairbanks on Oct. 15.
Big Bend Community College volleyball (4-7) travels to Wenatchee Valley on Friday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. The men's basketball team opens its season with an exhibition at Central Washington on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m.
Eastern Washington and Washington State on the Road
Eastern Washington football (1-5) hosts Northern Colorado on Saturday at 4 p.m., looking to snap a rough stretch. The Eagles' volleyball team (8-9) also faces Northern Colorado on Thursday before hosting Northern Arizona on Oct. 15.
Washington State football (1-4) travels to Utah State on Friday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. Pacific. The Cougars' volleyball team (6-7) plays three road matches this week, including contests at Colorado State, Texas State, and Boise State.
Gonzaga and Other Regional Programs in Action
Gonzaga's volleyball team (5-10) faces Texas State on Thursday, San Diego State on Saturday, and Fresno State on Oct. 15. The men's soccer team (3-5-2) plays at San Diego State on Saturday and hosts UC Santa Barbara on Oct. 14.
Wenatchee Valley hosts Big Bend in volleyball on Friday and plays Treasure Valley in men's and women's soccer on Saturday.
Cross Country and Golf Highlights
Several programs compete in the Nuttycombe Invitational in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday, Oct. 9, including Gonzaga, Washington, and Washington State. Washington's golf teams travel to St Andrews Links Collegiate in Scotland from Oct. 12-14, a unique international opportunity for the Huskies.
Fans can catch full schedules and updates on their favorite teams throughout the week.