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Kansas State vs Iowa
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Kansas State Wildcats | 1 | Iowa leads |
 Iowa Hawkeyes | 5 |
Meetings since 1951: 6. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-5 Regular season
1-5 Last 6
10-31 Avg score
5 Longest Iowa win run
Biggest Kansas State win 27-7 in 2000, a 20-point margin.
Biggest Kansas State loss 0-53 in 1959, a 53-point margin.
Every Kansas State vs Iowa meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Kansas State win | Manhattan | 27-7 |
| 1988 | Iowa win | Manhattan | 10-45 |
| 1987 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 13-38 |
| 1959 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 0-53 |
| 1955 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 7-28 |
| 1951 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 0-16 |
Scores from the Kansas State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1951.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Iowa Hawkeyes lead the series since 1951, 5-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Kansas State and Iowa meet.
How to watch Kansas State vs Iowa
When Kansas State and Iowa are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Kansas State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Kansas State vs Iowa time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Kansas State this season
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Kansas State vs Iowa: the essentials
Kansas State Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the Big Ten (Power 4). Iowa Hawkeyes lead the series since 1951, 5-1. Across 6 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Kansas State vs Iowa head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Kansas State Wildcats team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Iowa against the whole conference, see Iowa vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Kansas State and Iowa?
Iowa Hawkeyes lead the series since 1951, 5-1. The two programs have met 6 times on record.
How can I watch Kansas State vs Iowa?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Kansas State and Iowa in the same conference?
No. Kansas State plays in the Big 12. Iowa plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.