(Radio Iowa) — Iowa athletic director Gary Barta is confident there will be tailgating at Hawkeye football games this fall but he is not sure how much there will be. Barta says that is one of the facets of game days there are looking at that may be effected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Barta says they are looking at all the issues that involve parking around Kinnick Stadium.

Barta says he knows tailgating is important for season ticket holders.

The Hawkeyes opener is at home against Northern Iowa on September fifth.