Iowa takes the field Saturday for the first time in 2025 with plenty of optimism.Video above: KCCI’s Shannon Ehrhardt previews Iowa’s opener against AlbanyThe Hawkeyes open with what is expected to be a straightforward non-conference game. Albany, an FCS program coming off a coaching change, will line up across from the Hawkeyes for an early season night game at Kinnick Stadium.KCCI’s Shannon Ehrhardt will be in Iowa City for the game. Be sure to tune in to KCCI Saturday night for highlights from Kinnick Stadium.In the meantime, here’s what to know about the game.Iowa football vs. Albany: How to watch and stream the Hawkeyes’ first game of 2025When: 5:10 p.m. CT, Saturday, Aug. 30Where: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IowaTV: Fox Sports 1Livestream: FOX OneIowa football vs. Albany ticketsThe game is already sold out, but tickets are still available through SeatGeek, which is Iowa’s recommended resale site. As of Friday, two tickets together were listed for as low as $25 apiece.You can find tickets here.Who are the Fox Sports 1 announcers for Iowa football vs. Albany?Eric Collins will handle play-by-play duties for FS1, while former Oklahoma running back Spencer Tillman will be the analyst.Big College Kickoff: Who will replace star running back Kaleb Johnson for Hawkeyes?Big College Kickoff: New faces on defense for Hawkeyes after losing 7 startersWhat to know about Albany footballAlbany is coming off of a 4-8 season in 2024. The Great Danes are in the process of replacing head coach Greg Gattuso, who stepped down after last season following 11 seasons at the helm of the program.Jared Ambrose is currently serving as the interim head coach after spending three years as the offensive coordinator.The Great Danes are not expected to improve significantly upon last year’s 4-8 record. Albany was picked to finish No. 12 out of 14 teams in the Coastal Athletic Association.Big College Kickoff: KCCI’s Scott Reister breaks down Week 1 with analysts John Waggoner, Blake ClarkIowa vs. Albany series historyThis will be the first meeting between the two programs.Iowa is 22-4 in season openers under coach Kirk Ferentz. The Hawkeyes dismantled their last FCS opponent, beating Illinois State 40-0 to open the 2024 season.Big College Kickoff: Kirk Ferentz nearing Big Ten historyIowa vs. Albany betting odds, over/underIowa is a 38.5-point favorite as of Friday, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The total for the game is set at 50.5 points.Stream KCCI’s ‘Big College Kickoff’ Saturday morningKCCI’s “Big College Kickoff” is back for a second season, and you can watch it live on Very Local at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday through Nov. 29.KCCI sports’ Jeff Dubrof will host, with Shannon Ehrhardt live from Iowa City or Ames each week.Very Local is a streaming channel that offers 24/7 access to KCCI news, weather, original series and more. Download the Very Local App for free on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or smartphone.Click here to learn more about Very Local.Follow Very Local on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.2025 Iowa Hawkeyes football scheduleIowa has a loaded home slate this year, featuring three teams that were in last year’s College Football Playoff.You can find the full schedule here.Meet Nolan Stevenson, this week’s Iowa Hawkeyes Kid CaptainAfter a serious UTV accident on the family farm, 6-year-old Nolan was transferred to Stead Family Children’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries.Over the course of three months, he endured more than a dozen surgeries and intensive wound care, including a hemipelvectomy to remove part of his pelvis, and skin grafts to repair injuries to his skin. Today, he uses a prosthetic and continues to heal with support from his team.» Subscribe to KCCI’s YouTube page» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
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Iowa takes the field Saturday for the first time in 2025 with plenty of optimism.
Video above: KCCI’s Shannon Ehrhardt previews Iowa’s opener against Albany
The Hawkeyes open with what is expected to be a straightforward non-conference game. Albany, an FCS program coming off a coaching change, will line up across from the Hawkeyes for an early season night game at Kinnick Stadium.
KCCI’s Shannon Ehrhardt will be in Iowa City for the game. Be sure to tune in to KCCI Saturday night for highlights from Kinnick Stadium.
In the meantime, here’s what to know about the game.
Iowa football vs. Albany: How to watch and stream the Hawkeyes’ first game of 2025
When: 5:10 p.m. CT, Saturday, Aug. 30Where: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IowaTV: Fox Sports 1Livestream: FOX One
Iowa football vs. Albany tickets
The game is already sold out, but tickets are still available through SeatGeek, which is Iowa’s recommended resale site. As of Friday, two tickets together were listed for as low as $25 apiece.
Who are the Fox Sports 1 announcers for Iowa football vs. Albany?
Eric Collins will handle play-by-play duties for FS1, while former Oklahoma running back Spencer Tillman will be the analyst.
Big College Kickoff: Who will replace star running back Kaleb Johnson for Hawkeyes?
Big College Kickoff: New faces on defense for Hawkeyes after losing 7 starters
What to know about Albany football
Albany is coming off of a 4-8 season in 2024. The Great Danes are in the process of replacing head coach Greg Gattuso, who stepped down after last season following 11 seasons at the helm of the program.
Jared Ambrose is currently serving as the interim head coach after spending three years as the offensive coordinator.
The Great Danes are not expected to improve significantly upon last year’s 4-8 record. Albany was picked to finish No. 12 out of 14 teams in the Coastal Athletic Association.
Big College Kickoff: KCCI’s Scott Reister breaks down Week 1 with analysts John Waggoner, Blake Clark
Iowa vs. Albany series history
This will be the first meeting between the two programs.
Iowa is 22-4 in season openers under coach Kirk Ferentz. The Hawkeyes dismantled their last FCS opponent, beating Illinois State 40-0 to open the 2024 season.
Big College Kickoff: Kirk Ferentz nearing Big Ten history
Iowa vs. Albany betting odds, over/under
Iowa is a 38.5-point favorite as of Friday, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The total for the game is set at 50.5 points.
Stream KCCI’s ‘Big College Kickoff’ Saturday morning
KCCI’s “Big College Kickoff” is back for a second season, and you can watch it live on at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday through Nov. 29.
KCCI sports’ Jeff Dubrof will host, with Shannon Ehrhardt live from Iowa City or Ames each week.
Very Local is a streaming channel that offers 24/7 access to KCCI news, weather, original series and more. Download the Very Local App for free on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or smartphone.
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2025 Iowa Hawkeyes football schedule
Iowa has a loaded home slate this year, featuring three teams that were in last year’s College Football Playoff.
You can find the full schedule here.
Meet Nolan Stevenson, this week’s Iowa Hawkeyes Kid Captain
After a serious UTV accident on the family farm, 6-year-old Nolan was transferred to Stead Family Children’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Over the course of three months, he endured more than a dozen surgeries and intensive wound care, including a hemipelvectomy to remove part of his pelvis, and skin grafts to repair injuries to his skin. Today, he uses a prosthetic and continues to heal with support from his team.
University of Iowa health care
Iowa vs. Albany, Aug. 30, Kid Captain: Nolan Stevenson, age 9, Oskaloosa
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