FOX Big Noon Kickoff to Visit Iowa City October 31
The network will host its live pregame show at Duane Banks Field before the Iowa Hawkeyes face the Wisconsin Badgers.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Football
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FOX Big Noon Kickoff is set to broadcast live from Iowa City on October 31, 2026. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Duane Banks Field prior to the Iowa Hawkeyes hosting the Wisconsin Badgers.
Why it matters
The appearance highlights the high-profile nature of the matchup against the ranked Badgers despite Iowa being unranked following their recent loss. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the event, as overnight camping at the site is prohibited.
The show will air for two hours, starting at 9 a.m. and concluding at 11 a.m. This marks the fourth time the program has visited the University of Iowa and the eighth time the Hawkeyes have been featured on the broadcast.
The players
Rob Stone
He serves as the lead host for the FOX Big Noon Kickoff pregame show.
Wisconsin Badgers
This college football team enters the matchup against Iowa currently ranked No. 25 in the AP Top 25 poll.
Iowa Hawkeyes
The home team is looking to recover from a recent 13-10 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
The details
The live broadcast will be hosted by Rob Stone along with analysts Brady Quinn, Mark Ingram II, Urban Meyer, Matt Leinart, and Chris Fallica. Following the show, the unranked Hawkeyes will attempt to bounce back from a 13-10 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers by facing No. 25 Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium.
Timeline
October 31, 2026: The broadcast and game take place.
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: The show runs live from Duane Banks Field.
11 a.m.: Kickoff time for the Iowa versus Wisconsin game at Kinnick Stadium.
Season Trajectory
The arrival of a major national broadcast underscores the high stakes of this Big Ten matchup for both programs. A win over a ranked opponent like Wisconsin would provide the unranked Hawkeyes a significant boost in their pursuit of conference relevance.
Fans planning to attend the broadcast should note that overnight camping is prohibited at Duane Banks Field. The early morning broadcast will conclude exactly as the game kicks off at 11 a.m. at nearby Kinnick Stadium.
The takeaway
Supporters of the Iowa Hawkeyes can expect significant traffic and crowd density in the campus area throughout the morning. Residents and visitors should plan their travel routes well in advance to account for the influx of viewers at both the broadcast site and the stadium.
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