How to watch Iowa Hawkeyes football game streaming free today: TV channel, odds, prediction

The No. 25 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes face the Illinois State Redbirds hoping to showcase their new offense and cruise to a win in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season today. This game kicks off at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CT) on Saturday, August 31 with a live broadcast on Big Ten Network, and streaming live on demand.

• WATCH: Iowa vs. Illinois State live for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV Stream (free trial), or see more streaming options listed below.

The Hawkeyes have a proven, top-ranked defense. But the offense really struggled to find points at times last season. Lucky for the Hawkeyes, they return top tight end Luke Lachey. who looks poised to have a bright NFL future. Iowa also has a new offensive coordinator in Tim Lester, hopefully paving the way for a new look offense that can help balance this team going forward. Prediction: The Hawkeyes are very comfortable 23-point favorites in this game, but the Hawkeyes have yet to show they can score efficiently. But the point total for this game is set at only 40.5 points combined. With that in mind, I’m expecting Iowa to win, but I think they fail to cover the 23-point spread.

What TV channel is the Iowa vs. Illinois State game on today?

When: Kickoff takes place at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT) on Friday, August 30

Where: Kinnick Stadium | Iowa City, Iowa

TV Channel: Big Ten Network

How to watch live stream online: If you don’t have cable, you can still watch this game live for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV Stream (free trial). If you are out of free trials, the cheapest and best way to watch this game and more football this month is by signing up for Sling (promotional offers, cheapest streaming plans), which costs around $31 for the first month if you add the “Sports Extra” package that includes Big Ten Network and a few other sports channels. If you already have a cable or satellite subscription already, you can watch the game on FOX Sports Live by signing in with your provider information.

What TV channel is Big Ten Network on?

You can find out more about which channel Big Ten Network is on in your area by using the channel finders here:: Comcast Xfinity, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice.

Iowa vs. Illinois State spread, betting odds

Moneyline: IOWA: -5000 | ISU: +1800

Point spread: IOWA: -23 | ISU: +23

Over/Under: 40.5