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Kansas vs Iowa
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Kansas Jayhawks | 2 | Kansas leads |
 Iowa Hawkeyes | 1 |
Meetings since 1908: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
2-1 Regular season
2-1 Last 3
12-11 Avg score
2 Longest Kansas win run
Biggest Kansas win 20-7 in 1909, a 13-point margin.
Biggest Kansas loss 7-21 in 1960, a 14-point margin.
Every Kansas vs Iowa meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 7-21 |
| 1909 | Kansas win | Lawrence | 20-7 |
| 1908 | Kansas win | Iowa City | 10-5 |
Scores from the Kansas perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1908.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Kansas Jayhawks lead the series since 1908, 2-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Kansas and Iowa meet.
How to watch Kansas vs Iowa
When Kansas 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 radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Kansas 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 this season
Follow Kansas in the title race on the Big 12 standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Big 12 rivalry pages, or browse every Big 12 matchup.
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Kansas vs Iowa: the essentials
Kansas Jayhawks vs Iowa Hawkeyes is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the Big Ten (Power 4). Kansas Jayhawks lead the series since 1908, 2-1. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Kansas 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 Jayhawks 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 and Iowa?
Kansas Jayhawks lead the series since 1908, 2-1. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch Kansas 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 and Iowa in the same conference?
No. Kansas plays in the Big 12. Iowa plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.