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Iowa football reveals 2026 promotional schedule

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As the 2026 college football season slowly but surely approaches, Iowa football announced its fall promotional calendar.

As the 2026 college football season slowly approaches, Iowa football announced themes for its seven home games at Kinnick Stadium this fall. The season will kick off on Sept. 5 against Northern Illinois.

The game is designated as the "Hall of Fame Weekend," where the Iowa Letterwinner Club will celebrate the 2026 Hall of Fame class. The game is also listed as a "Gold Out," encouraging fans to wear gold attire. The following week, the Hawkeyes host in-state rival Iowa State for the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series game on Sept.

12. While no specific theme has been assigned to the clash, Iowa fans understand how to represent themselves against Iowa State. Iowa concludes its nonconference schedule on Sept.

19 by welcoming Northern Iowa to Iowa City. This game will be the annual "Family Weekend" and "Harvest Game. " Weโ€™re one step closer to Saturdays in Kinnick.