The networks announced their schedule for the Big Ten window games Saturday afternoon, and it's perfect for the Ducks making a long road trip.
Kickoff for Oregon at Iowa is set for 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday November 8 on CBS.
That means the Ducks don't have the insane body clock challenge of a 9 a.m. road game, and they avoided the logistical nightmare of a night game ahead of a Friday game the week following. They already have a 6:00 p.m. PT kick against Minnesota in Autzen Stadium on November 14, a national TV game on Fox.
Big Noon Kickoff will be on site for Saturday's game at Kinnick Stadium, the 7-1, No. 6 Ducks versus the 6-2 Hawkeyes, who may be ranked after a shakeup in the polls yesterday. Week 10 saw losses by No. 8 Georgia Tech, No. 9 Vanderbilt, No.10 Miami, No.14 Tennessee, No. 17 Cincinnati and No. 22 Houston. George and Michigan made narrow escapes.
Best potential kickoff time for Oregon as they avoid the 9 AM PT Big Noon slot and a potential night game at Kinnick. https://t.co/i1EMruMm6t
— Eric Hovland (@EricJHovland) November 2, 2025
It was a good weekend to be on a bye.
The Ducks opened as a 6.5-point favorite on the road in Kinnick Stadium, down to 5.5 on FanDuel by Friday, Oddsmakers predict a low-scoring game at 42.5. The Moneyline is Oregon -235, Iowa +190.
The Hawkeyes rank No. 4 nationally in yards per play defense at 4.01, giving up just 2.64 yards per carry on the ground. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the College Football Playoff, needing a quality win to enhance their resume.