The Cyclones host the Hawkeyes for the teams’ highly anticipated showdown in Ames
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It’s been a year since the Iowa State Cyclones narrowly beat the Iowa Hawkeyes by one point in last season’s thrilling rivalry game. But now the Hawks are ready for a rematch and heading to Ames to face the Cyclones once again in the teams’ highly anticipated 2025 showdown.
At a Glance: How to Watch Iowa vs. Iowa State Game Online
- Stream: DirecTV, fuboTV, Sling TV
- Channel: Fox
- Date, Time: Today, Sept. 6, 2025, at noon ET / 11 a.m. CT / 9 a.m. PT
This year’s Iowa vs. Iowa State game airs live on Fox, but there are several ways that college football fans can watch all of the action unfold even if they’re not sitting in the stands at Jack Trice Stadium. If you’ve cut your cable TV, read on for our simple streaming guide to watch the Iowa vs. Iowa State livestream today online.
Here’s how fans can tune into the Iowa-Iowa State rivalry game without cable, including where to get free trials online.
Free Trial
DirecTV
For cord-cutting college football fans looking to watch today’s Cyclones vs. Hawkeyes rivalry game without cable, DirecTV comes with access to stream Fox online. The streaming service also offers a five-day free trial for new customers, meaning you don’t have to pay for the monthly packages to catch today’s or this weekend’s must-see games.
Free Trial
fuboTV
If you’ve already used your DirecTV free trial, fuboTV is another great option for watching today’s Iowa vs. Iowa State game online. The streaming service offers a five-day free trial for its plans, which include access to local networks like Fox.
Flexible Passes
Sling
If you’re still looking for a streaming service that carries Fox, you can get the channel with Sling TV’s Blue package. Plans start at $50.99 per month, and come with 43 networks plus streaming on up to three devices at once.
Iowa vs. Iowa State Odds, Predictions
The Iowa State Cyclones and University of Iowa Hawkeyes have started the early season off strong so far. After defeating both Kansas State and South Dakota, the Cyclones are looking to keep up their winning streak against the Hawkeyes in today’s rivalry game. Oddsmakers currently list Iowa State as the running favorites going into today’s matchup with the advantage over Iowa.
