Thu Sep 11 20:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Iowa Hawkeyes (1-1) are set to face the struggling UMass Minutemen (0-2) at home this Saturday in their final nonconference game. Iowa is looking to rebound after a loss to Iowa State. Tickets are sold out but available on resale markets. UMass, consistently a weak FBS team, recently lost to an FCS team. Iowa is heavily favored. The game day forecast predicts hot weather. The Big College Kickoff show can be streamed on Very Local.

**News Article:**

**Hawkeyes Aim to Rebound Against Underdog UMass in Final Nonconference Matchup**

Iowa City, IA – The Iowa Hawkeyes (1-1) return home this Saturday to Kinnick Stadium to take on the UMass Minutemen (0-2) in what is expected to be a lopsided affair. After a disappointing loss to in-state rival Iowa State in last week’s Cy-Hawk game, the Hawkeyes are looking for a decisive victory to close out their nonconference schedule.

The UMass Minutemen, since transitioning to FBS in 2012, have struggled to find success. The team is currently ranked as the worst in FBS, having lost to FCS team Bryant last week. UMass has cycled through three quarterbacks, none of whom have thrown a touchdown.

Game-day weather is expected to be hot, with a high of 94 degrees. While the game is officially sold out, tickets are available on the secondary market, with prices as low as $30 per ticket on SeatGeek.

FanDuel Sportsbook has established Iowa as a significant 35.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 42.5 points.

Fans can tune in to KCCI’s Big College Kickoff show, streaming live on Very Local at 10:30 a.m. for pre-game analysis and insights.

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