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Iowa Goes Black Against Ohio State
3 Oct
Summary
- Iowa will wear all-black uniforms against Ohio State.
- Ohio State will don alternate all-white uniforms.
- The game kicks off at 2:30 p.m. CT in Iowa City.
The Iowa Hawkeyes will fully embrace their "Back in Black" theme this Saturday as they host the Ohio State Buckeyes for a crucial Big Ten matchup at Kinnick Stadium.
Iowa officially revealed on social media that they will be wearing their all-black uniform sets for the game. This marks the second occasion this season the Hawkeyes have opted for this striking alternate look.
This uniform choice aims to recapture the magic of past alternate uniform successes, particularly the memorable 2017 game against Ohio State. In that contest, Iowa's all-black uniforms, paired with gray helmets and numbers, coincided with an stunning 55-24 upset victory over the Buckeyes.
Ohio State will also be sporting a unique uniform combination, opting for their "Sub Zero" alternate look, which features all-white uniforms including white pants instead of their traditional gray.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT in Iowa City, Iowa, and will be broadcast on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount. Iowa enters the contest as significant underdogs, with the game's total points line set at 45.5. The weather forecast is clear, enhancing the atmosphere for the anticipated event, which will also feature ESPN College GameDay and guest picker Caitlin Clark.
