How to Watch Iowa vs. Minnesota on DIRECTV: Kickoff Time, Channel (TBD) and Streaming
Iowa visits Minnesota for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 3 or 3:30 p.m. ET (2 or 2:30 p.m. CT, noon or 12:30 p.m. PT) at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Big Ten afternoon window is set, but the TV network is still TBD as of October 15, 2026. Kickoff and network selections for several Big Ten games lock around Sunday, October 18.
Iowa is 5-1 (2-1 Big Ten) and ranked No. 17 in ESPN's current Top 25 listing after a 41-24 win at Washington. Minnesota is 4-2 (2-1 Big Ten) after a 41-13 loss at Purdue. Both teams are off on October 17, so these records hold until kickoff. Here's how to watch Iowa-Minnesota on DIRECTV, as of October 15, 2026.
Iowa vs. Minnesota: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 (Week 8) |
| Kickoff | 3 or 3:30 p.m. ET / 2 or 2:30 p.m. CT / noon or 12:30 p.m. PT (exact time TBD) |
| Stadium | Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Trophy | Floyd of Rosedale |
| TV | TBD as of October 15 (expected to lock around October 18) |
| DIRECTV channel | Depends on the network assignment (see table below) |
| Streaming | Network app or DIRECTV app once the assignment is posted |
| Records | Iowa 5-1 (2-1 Big Ten), No. 17; Minnesota 4-2 (2-1 Big Ten), through October 15 |
What channel is Iowa vs. Minnesota on DIRECTV?
There is no locked network yet. Big Ten afternoon games in this window typically land on FOX, CBS, Big Ten Network or another Big Ten partner. Once the assignment posts, use the table below to find the DIRECTV channel. Press Guide and search "Iowa" or "Minnesota," or go straight to the channel before kickoff.
| Network (if assigned) | DIRECTV channel | Starting package |
|---|---|---|
| Big Ten Network (BTN) | 610 | CHOICE |
| FOX | Local FOX station (varies by market) | Core packages, where local channels are available |
| CBS | Local CBS station (varies by market) | Core packages, where local channels are available |
| ESPN | 206 | ENTERTAINMENT and up; also MySports Genre Pack |
| ESPN2 | 209 | ENTERTAINMENT and up; also MySports Genre Pack |
Our guide to what channel Big Ten Network is on DIRECTV covers BTN on channel 610. ESPN and ESPN2 details are in what channel ESPN is on DIRECTV and what channel ESPN2 is on DIRECTV. If you mostly watch sports, the MySports Genre Pack is the lower-cost sports-focused option. Compare tiers in our DIRECTV package channel comparison, or call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll confirm the game channel at your address after the lock.
How to stream Iowa vs. Minnesota
- Once the network is set: stream on that network's app (for example, the FOX app / FOX One for FOX games, Paramount+ for CBS, the ESPN app for ESPN/ESPN2, or the FOX Sports app for BTN where supported).
- ESPN Unlimited: if the game lands on ESPN or ESPN2, DIRECTV customers whose package includes ESPN can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost, then sign in to the ESPN app. Our guide to ESPN Unlimited for DIRECTV customers walks through setup.
- DIRECTV app: watch the assigned channel live on a phone, tablet or streaming device with your DIRECTV login where that channel is available to stream.
Check the Week 8 hub for the locked network after October 18, or set a series recording by searching "Iowa" or "Minnesota" in the guide.
How Iowa and Minnesota got here
Results so far, from ESPN team schedules as of October 15, 2026:
| Iowa (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) | Minnesota (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) |
|---|---|
| W 40-0 vs. Northern Illinois | W 59-7 vs. Eastern Illinois |
| W 16-13 vs. Iowa State | L 13-38 vs. Mississippi State |
| W 55-0 vs. Northern Iowa | W 41-7 vs. Akron |
| W 20-19 at Michigan | W 27-24 at Washington |
| L 14-31 vs. Ohio State | W 20-14 vs. Michigan |
| W 41-24 at Washington | L 13-41 at Purdue |
| Sat., Oct. 17: bye | Sat., Oct. 17: bye |
Both teams are idle on October 17, so they come into Minneapolis off a week of rest. Our Ohio State vs. Iowa guide covers the Hawkeyes' only loss. Local help: DIRECTV channels for Minnesota and Iowa.
Iowa vs. Minnesota storylines
- Floyd of Rosedale: the winner takes home the bronze pig trophy. Iowa has won the last two meetings, 41-3 at Kinnick Stadium on October 25, 2025, and 31-14 in Minneapolis on September 21, 2024.
- Iowa's road form: the Hawkeyes won 20-19 at Michigan and 41-24 at Washington, so they're 2-0 on the road. Their only loss is a 31-14 home defeat to Ohio State.
- Minnesota at home: the Gophers beat Michigan 20-14 in Minneapolis and won 27-24 at Washington. They're looking to bounce back from a 41-13 loss at Purdue.
- Common opponents: both teams beat Washington in Seattle and played Michigan, with Iowa winning by one on the road and Minnesota winning by six at home.
- What's next: Iowa hosts Wisconsin on October 31, and Minnesota visits Indiana the same day.
Big Ten games on DIRECTV, Saturday, October 24
| Game | Kickoff (ET) | Network (as of Oct. 15) | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana at Michigan | Noon | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Rutgers at Northwestern | Noon | Peacock | Streaming only (Peacock app) |
| Oregon at Illinois | 3 or 3:30 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Iowa at Minnesota | 3 or 3:30 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Michigan State at UCLA | 3 or 3:30 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| USC at Wisconsin | 7:30 p.m. | NBC and Peacock | Local NBC station |
Our Indiana vs. Michigan guide covers the noon FOX game, and the Week 8 college football TV schedule on DIRECTV covers every conference for October 23-24.
Want BTN, ESPN and local broadcast lined up for the rest of Big Ten season? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Iowa vs. Minnesota on DIRECTV?
As of October 15, 2026, the TV network is still TBD. The Big Ten afternoon window is 3 or 3:30 p.m. ET. Once the assignment locks (expected around October 18), use BTN on DIRECTV channel 610, your local FOX or CBS station, or ESPN 206 / ESPN2 209 if those networks get the game.
What time does Iowa vs. Minnesota start?
Kickoff is 3 or 3:30 p.m. ET (2 or 2:30 p.m. CT, noon or 12:30 p.m. PT) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The exact time locks with the network assignment.
Can I stream Iowa vs. Minnesota?
Yes, once the network is set. Stream on that network's app, or use the DIRECTV app for the assigned channel where available. If it lands on ESPN or ESPN2, DIRECTV customers can often activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost.
What package do I need for Big Ten games on DIRECTV?
BTN starts with CHOICE on channel 610. ESPN and ESPN2 start with ENTERTAINMENT (206 and 209) and are also in the MySports Genre Pack. Local FOX and CBS come with core packages where local channels are offered. Call 1-855-690-9884 to confirm at your address.
What are Iowa's and Minnesota's records?
Through October 15, 2026, Iowa is 5-1 (2-1 Big Ten) and ranked No. 17 by ESPN, and Minnesota is 4-2 (2-1 Big Ten). Both teams have a bye on October 17.
When did Iowa and Minnesota last play?
Iowa beat Minnesota 41-3 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on October 25, 2025, to keep the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. Iowa also won 31-14 in Minneapolis on September 21, 2024.
Need help confirming the game channel at your address after the network locks? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 15, 2026 from ESPN schedule and summary feeds (event 401858497), fbschedules.com TV selections for October 24, 2026 (posted October 12), ESPN team schedules for Iowa and Minnesota, and live AmericanTV.com channel guides. Kickoff time and network are TBD as of October 15 and are set by the Big Ten and its TV partners (expected to lock around October 18). Records and ranking reflect games through October 15, 2026; both teams are idle on October 17. Channel lineups, package contents, offers and prices vary by address and may change. Iowa, Minnesota, Floyd of Rosedale, Big Ten, FOX, CBS, BTN, ESPN, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.