**2026 Iowa Football Season Thread**

[Gushawk]

I wonder what year we'll see Kirk sprint across the field mid game because he just shit his pants

Kirk is one of those dudes who will still be wiry, spry and continent at 90. Genetically, and ethically, superior to JoePa in every way, really.

 

[Lee Beevers]

I feel good about Minnesota next week and Wisconsin to follow it up. The road tilts in Evanston and Champaign are giving me a little concern. Illinois specifically due to Bert.

 

[Hawk&Balls]

Fuck illinois. They suck.

 

[RecreationalGynecologist]

I feel good about Minnesota next week and Wisconsin to follow it up. The road tilts in Evanston and Champaign are giving me a little concern. Illinois specifically due to Bert.

Ya’ll overrate Bert

 

[cloudhawk]

 

[BBK]

Illinois is planning to start a 3-star true freshman in Houser's absence.

Houser could be back for the Iowa game, but that would likely be his first game back and they weren't really any good with him

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

Their defensive line sucks. and their secondary isn’t great either

 

[Fair and Balanced]

The second half of this season is going to be absurdly entertaining. Lots of rivals, all high stakes, all very winnable yet no gimmes at all.

A week after week bloodletting with a shitload of joy, heartbreak and drama.

 

[douglasbader]

The second half of this season is going to be absurdly entertaining. Lots of rivals, all high stakes, all very winnable yet no gimmes at all.

A week after week bloodletting with a shitload of joy, heartbreak and drama.

It's crazy this year in college football. There are no dominant teams.

 

[StinkyMcFadden]

It's crazy this year in college football. There are no dominant teams.

Everyone being able to pay players seems to have evened some things out.

 

[Stu Beagle]

nothing left but border rivals and our one time designated rival

 

[L. Wade Childress]

nothing left but border rivals and our one time designated rival

man I hate those guys!

 

[CamelTones]

Can’t believe CBS picked Oregon at Illinois, at least that’s what I assume they picked.

 

[ddevries]

Can’t believe CBS picked Oregon at Illinois, at least that’s what I assume they picked.

They picked Michigan State @ UCLA

Also, Iowa still needs to have 2 games air on BTN. Guessing that will be Purdue & Illinois.

 

[iowa4ever20]

They picked Michigan State @ UCLA

Also, Iowa still needs to have 2 games air on BTN. Guessing that will be Purdue & Illinois.

Northern Illinois was on BTN so only 1 needs to be on BTN. The requirement is 2 overall and 1 conference game.

 

[Fair and Balanced]

Everyone being able to pay players seems to have evened some things out.

The system is unsustainable and we need governmental regulation!

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

The system is unsustainable and we need governmental regulation!

@ivan_drago didn’t ruin everything?!?

 

[ivan_drago]

Please see my hat.

 

[iowa4ever20]

 

[Herbie2]

My daughter's roommate is a cheerleader and they have apparently been told it's a 6:30 p.m. kick.

FWIW. Peace.

Your daughter's roommate is a L&S

 

[Monster]

Your daughter's roommate is a L&S

She might have time blindness.

 

[Verbal]

Your daughter's roommate is a L&S

Noted. Was merely passing along what I'd been told. I'm glad the game is at 11.

 

[Herbie2]

She might have time blindness.

And in her defense the exact time zone that she was referring to was not included in the statement.

 

[KitKatApples]

I'VE BEEN VINDICATED!

 

[Lee Beevers]

11am games blow. Fans of that time slot disgust me.

 

[Kerky]

11am games blow. Fans of that time slot disgust me.

It allows for some early morning tailgating and the ability to still get home and take in the late games. Of course that assumes you're not a tavern Hawk.

 

[Lee Beevers]

It allows for some early morning tailgating and the ability to still get home and take in the late games. Of course that assumes you're not a tavern Hawk.

Ehh fuck all that. Late October big ten tilts are best served at 2:30 PM.

 

[AZmessDAWG]

Ehh fuck all that. Late October big ten tilts are best served at 2:30 PM.

Ole Kerk is just trying to find the silver lining is all, my vertically challenged friend.

 

[Lee Beevers]

Ole Kerk is just trying to find the silver lining is all, my vertically challenged friend.

I am laying down on my couch right now. I gave the company a solid couple hours today. I’d have to say I deserve a nap.

 

[WCFHawkeye]

Home games, because I ain't no tavern hawk, I prefer 1100 or 630, and least like the 230/300 games. For the games I watch on TV, 230/300 is ideal, and 1100 games are the worst.

 

[jquintana]

I prefer afternoons, but don't normally mind 11 a.m. Homecoming weekend would be the exception. Tradition dictates that I go to the parade and meet some buddies, and we try to drink like we did when we were in college. Going to be some headaches at the tailgate on Saturday morning.

 

[The Dad]

I am laying down on my couch right now. I gave the company a solid couple hours today. I’d have to say I deserve a nap.

When you sit up on the couch do your feet touch the floor?

 

[Monster]

When you sit up on the couch do your feet touch the floor?

My testicles do.

 

[Karl Hungus]

My testicles do.

Should get those checked.

 

[Monster]

Should get those checked.

Are you offering?

 

[Truant]

Road rash

 

[Pedro]

I despise late west coast games. It can be difficult to stay sober enough all day to catch the whole game.

Unless, you power nap and rally for the 10:15pm kickoff.

 

[Karl Hungus]

Are you offering?

@26.2 might

 

[26.2]

@26.2 might

What's this now?

 

[douglasbader]

I despise late west coast games. It can be difficult to stay sober enough all day to catch the whole game.

Unless, you power nap and rally for the 10:15pm kickoff.

Anyone who hates Pac12/Big Ten After Dark is a sissy boy. There is nothing better than finishing off an awesome Saturday of college football with Nebrantska getting their guts ripped out by a West Coast team at 1:45am CST.