The college football season is officially upon us, and Iowa fans should be very excited about this upcoming season. The Iowa offense has a brand new look, and with not as many high expectations on the team, they have the ability to come from behind and really surprise quite a few people this season.
The defense, as always, is set to be elite again under the expert watch of Phil Parker. The biggest question for Iowa this year, as it is under many of Kirk Ferentz's team, is what the offense will look like. With the departure of Kaleb Johnson, many fans are worried about who will take over and be the workhorse for the Hawkeyes.
All eyes will be on Mark Gronowski, who transferred to Iowa from South Dakota State in the offseason through the transfer portal. After going through numerous quarterbacks last season, the play of who is behind center will be crucial for the success of this offense.
How to watch Albany vs. Iowa in Week 1
- Date: Saturday, August 30
- Time: 5:10 p.m. CT
- Venue: Kinnick Stadium
- How to watch (TV): FS1
- Streaming: FuboTV
- Albany record: 0-0
- Iowa record: 0-0
Albany vs. Iowa odds, spread, and total
Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook
Spread
- Albany: +38.5 (-105)
- Iowa: -38.5 (-115)
Moneyline
- Albany: N/A
- Iowa: N/A
Total
- O/U 50.5 (-110/-110)
Albany injuries
- No injuries to report
Iowa injuries
- No injuries to report
Weather in Iowa City, IA
With the cold front going through the country this week, it will hit a little on Satruday in Iowa City. There will be a high of 76 degrees and a low of 52 degrees, and both will potentially be seen throughout the game. The good news is that conditions for the game should be optimal with a very low chance of rain and minimal wind.
Announcers for Albany vs. Iowa
The announcers for Iowa's matchup against Albany have been announced as Eric Collins will be on the play-by-play mic, and former Oklahoma running back Spencer Tillman will be on the analyst mic.
Iowa and Albany series history
This will be the first-ever matchup between Iowa and Albany.