(Radio Iowa) – With highs forecast in the 90s across much of Iowa this weekend, it won’t feel at all like fall, but an autumnal activity will kick off that’s a sure sign the cooler weather is coming soon. Nate Carr, an Iowa D-N-R conservation officer for Hamilton and Hardin counties, says two popular Iowa hunting season are opening on Friday.

Iowa’s teal season is short and runs just through September 16th, while the dove season lasts through November 29th.

Carr says hunters will need to be prepared before they head for the field this weekend.

There’s also registration needed for HIP, or the Harvest Information Program. There’s no fee associated with HIP but hunters of migratory game birds are required to fill out the brief survey. Learn more at: www.iowadnr.gov.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Varsity football team will host Glenwood this Friday night, Sept. 1st, for the 2023 football home opener!! Atlantic Community School District has designated Friday, September 1st as Military and Veterans Appreciation Night. ACSD invites all Veterans and active military members to attend the game at no cost that evening. During the halftime of the Varsity game, ACSD will honor local military veterans and active military members in attendance.

Veterans and active members will be invited to meet at the north end zone at the beginning of halftime.  After the conclusion of the ACSD Band’s halftime performance, military honorees will be escorted onto the field.  At that time Atlantic resident Mike Henningsen will do a flyover in his 1944 North American Aviation AT 6.  This aircraft was used as an advanced trainer for pilots in WWII.  After the flyover, ACSD Administrators will take a moment to invite all those in attendance to join us in honoring our local veterans and military members.

In preparation of ACSD’s Military and Veterans Appreciation Night, we invite all local businesses and residents to display American Flags at their place of business and their personal residence.

Please help the School District in letting all local Veterans and military members in the area know about this event and encourage them to attend the first home football game, free of charge. The public is invited to join the ACSD and its guests in attendance that evening, as we do their best to offer an honorable ‘Thank you!’

Utah State coach Blake Anderson says his team faces a difficult test at Iowa. Anderson begins his third season as head coach and the Aggies were 6-7 last season.

Anderson says handling the environment will be a key and a good start would help.

Anderson says Iowa’s success on defense begins up front.

Anderson says avoiding negative plays will be a key.

The Matt Rhule era at Nebraska begins Thursday night when the Huskers visit Minnesota. Nebraska is coming off a 4-8 record last season.

Rhule likes the attitude of the team heading into the season.

The Huskers have suffered six consecutive losing seasons.

CHICAGO Ill. – The Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network today announced a new multi-year sponsorship agreement with DIRECTV, a U.S. leader in sports and entertainment, bringing fans behind the scenes of the nation’s most storied collegiate athletic conference.

In addition to the creation of unprecedented original content across football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and more, DIRECTV will be a supporting partner of the Big Ten Conference’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, as well as a presenting sponsor for at least one Big Ten Championship event in each year of the partnership.

Whether it is on the sideline, in the locker room, traveling with the team or joining practice, DIRECTV will bring fans a unique look at the action all year long. With an insider view of the Iowa Women’s Basketball team trip to Italy and Croatia, Volleyball Day in Nebraska, iconic football rivalries this fall and legendary basketball programs starting this winter, fans will have a deeper look at the Big Ten through the DIRECTV-B1G All-Access platform.

“DIRECTV will bring fans exclusive programming and behind-the-scenes content from the Big Ten Conference in partnership with the Big Ten Network, an experience so unique that fans will be on the edge of their seats year-round,” said Vince Torres, chief marketing officer of DIRECTV. “We’re honored to be a Sponsor of the Big Ten Conference, one of the most competitive conferences in all of college athletics to make this a reality for Big Ten fans everywhere.”

“We appreciate DIRECTV’s continued support for the Big Ten Conference,” said Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti. “From highlighting our student-athletes in exclusive behind-the-scenes action across multiple sports to involvement with our championship events to support for our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, DIRECTV continues to deliver for our fans.”

“DIRECTV’s commitment to sports and entertainment has been apparent to Big Ten fans since DIRECTV helped launch our network in 2007, and we are looking forward to continuing our relationship by highlighting some of the best the Big Ten Conference has to offer,” said BTN President François McGillicuddy.

DIRECTV will also utilize a number of creative assets as an official partner of the Big Ten Conference, including inventory on the Big Ten Network’s linear and digital platforms, as well as signage at the Big Ten Football Championship game, Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments and others.

All-Access content will be available on Big Ten Network’s X (formerly Twitter, @BigTenNetwork), Instagram (@BigTenNetwork), and Facebook, as well as DIRECTV’s X (formerly Twitter, @directv and @sportsondirectv), Instagram (@directv and @sportsondirectv), Facebook (@directv), and Tiktok (@directv).

Legends Global Partnerships, working in conjunction with DIRECTV, helped to negotiate the sponsorship agreement with the Big Ten Conference and Network.

Contacts: 

Pat Kenny

Big Ten Network

312-665-0713

pat.kenny@btn.com

Nick Ammazzalorso

DIRECTV

nicholas.ammazzalorso@directv.com

About DIRECTV

As a leader in sports and entertainment for almost 30 years, DIRECTV provides industry-leading content, service, and user satisfaction. By reimagining what is possible, DIRECTV’s mission is to aggregate, curate and deliver exceptional, innovative service to its customers. In 2023, DIRECTV elevated the customer experience by delivering Gemini, which can integrate customers’ content from their third-party platform subscriptions onto a single one-stop, digital experience. With DIRECTV, the sports season never ends, and customers are treated to broadcasts of several major sports, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and multiple domestic and international soccer leagues. DIRECTV provides customers the choice of watching sports, movies, and TV shows on their TVs at home or their favorite mobile devices via the DIRECTV app.

The Big Ten Conference (bigten.org) is an association of world-class universities whose member institutions share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching, and public service. Founded in 1896, the Big Ten Conference has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics in the lives of students competing in intercollegiate athletics and emphasize the value of integrity, fairness and competitiveness. The broad-based programs of the 14 Big Ten Conference institutions will provide over $200 million in direct financial support to more than 9,800 students for more than 11,000 participation opportunities on more than 350 teams in 42 different sports. The Big Ten Conference sponsors 28 official conference sports, 14 for men and 14 for women, including the addition of men’s ice hockey and men’s and women’s lacrosse since 2013.

About The Big Ten Network

A joint venture between the Big Ten Conference and Fox Networks, Big Ten Network is the first internationally distributed network dedicated to covering one of the premier collegiate conferences in the country. With more than 2,200 live events across all platforms, the 24/7 network is the ultimate destination for Big Ten fans and alumni across the country, allowing them to see their favorite teams, regardless of where they live. The Fox Sports App is the digital extension of the Big Ten Network, delivering live games and on-demand programming to Big Ten Network customers via the web, smartphones, and tablets. Network events include football, men’s and women’s basketball games, dozens of Big Ten Olympic sports and championship events, studio shows and classic games. With over 1,700 events annually, B1G+ is the subscription streaming service for thousands of live non-televised games, next day on-demand archives, 14 school channels programmed 24 hours a day and access to Big Ten Network’s library of previous season classics and original programming. Original programming highlights activities and accomplishments from some of the nation’s finest universities, including the Emmy-nominated The Journey. The network is carried by all the major video distributors across the United States and Canada, such as DIRECTV, DISH, Verizon Fios, Spectrum, Xfinity, Optimum, Cox Contour TV, Mediacom, Astound Broadband and approximately 300 additional video providers across North America. Big Ten Network is also available through the majority of streaming providers, including DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, Vidgo and YouTube TV. For additional information, please visit www.btn.com.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — For fans traveling to and from Kinnick Stadium this fall for football games, please be advised of the following road and traffic information.

With the season opener on Sept. 2 having an early 11 a.m. start time, coupled with parking changes and various road construction projects around campus, fans are encouraged to allow additional time in their commute to the game.

I-80/I-380 INTERCHANGE 

All ramps are open at the I-80/I-380 interchange. The multi-year project is nearing completion and fans are able to access all ramps in all directions beginning Sept. 1, in time for the season opener.

TRAFFIC/CONSTRUCTION: 1st AVENUE (CORALVILLE) 

Fans traveling to or from I-80 should avoid 1st Avenue (Coralville). The ongoing major construction at I-80 exit 242 will persist all season long. During this time, 1st Avenue will remain one lane in each direction over I-80. This has the potential to create significant delays both pregame and postgame. Signage will be placed along I-80 and on Highway 6 to discourage fans from using 1st Avenue.

Fans who need to access I-80 after football games from Kinnick Stadium surrounding parking lots are encouraged to continue straight through the Hawkins Drive/Hwy 6 intersection onto Rocky Shore Drive/Park Road, which ultimately connects to Dubuque Street (turn left to travel north approximately one mile to I-80). Alternatively, fans may access I-80 from Highway 6 via Coral Ridge Avenue.

TRAFFIC/CONSTRUCTION: SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE/MYRTLE AVENUE (IOWA CITY) 

Traffic is expected to be reduced to two lanes (one lane in either direction) on South Riverside Drive just south of Myrtle Avenue for the season opener on Sept. 2. Fans are encouraged to use an alternate route to avoid delays. It is hopeful all four lanes on South Riverside Drive will be open for Iowa’s home game against Western Michigan on Sept. 16.

PARKING CHANGES 

• Lot 52/Hawkeye Ramp: Construction of the Hawkeye Ramp began this past summer with anticipated completion in 2025. For football games in 2023, Lot 52 (previously known as Lot 43N) will continue to provide limited parking for RVs (reserved) and ADA on gameday.

• Lot 40: Passenger vehicles, which previously parked in Lot 52, have been relocated to Lot 40. Over 350 passenger vehicles will be placed in this lot.
• Lot 73 (University Club Lot): Lot 73 has been expanded to accommodate RVs (reserved), many of which previously parked in Lot 40. Approximately 60 RVs will be placed in this lot.
• Lot 65 (Finkbine Commuter Lot): Lot 65 will only be available for passenger vehicles on football gameday.
• Lot 48 (Myrtle Lot): Myrtle lot has been expanded to accommodate fans displaced due to construction in Lot 14. The Myrtle Lot is no longer a public lot, and a permit will be required for entry on gameday.

PUBLIC PARKING 

• There are a limited number of pre-paid permits that remain available in Lot 65 (Finkbine Commuter).
• Day of game parking for $30 is available at the Finkbine Golf Course, Lower Finkbine and Softball lots.
• Day of game ADA parking for $30 will be available in Ramp 4. Vehicles must display a state issued ADA placard or license plate.
• Free parking is available at Lot 55 (Hancher Auditorium Lot) and Lot 85 (Hawkeye Commuter Lot). Parking is also available in Lot 11 (CRWC) at the University’s standard hourly rate.

Fans are encouraged to visit hawkeyesports.com/footballgameday for additional information on parking and traffic.  

Today, we continue our preview of the upcoming Big Ten football season with a 14-team preview over 14 weekdays. Tanner Hoops previews the 2023 Iowa Hawkeyes:

Tomorrow, we’ll preview Wisconsin.

Northern Iowa coach Mark Farley says the Panthers will practice outside this week to get ready for Saturday’s opener at Iowa State. Game time temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s in Jack Trice Stadium The Panthers worked in the UNI-Dome during last week’s heat wave.

Farley says the opening game always answers a lot of questions. UNI has an experienced team that enters the season ranked 20th in the FCS poll.

Farley says they are not sure who the Cyclones will play at quarterback and tailback with Hunter Dekkers and Jirehl Brock being sidelined by a gambling investigation.

Farley says the biggest adjustment may come from several new assistants on the staff.

Former Panther assistant Ryan Clanton is entering his first season as the offensive line coach at ISU.

The Cyclones have won the last three in the series but the last two have been decided by a total of nine points, including Iowa State’s triple overtime victory in 2019.

The Cyclones start another difficult nonconference slate for UNI.

Several Drake football players are using their COVID year to extend their playing career. Utah native and defensive back Joey Lukrich (loo-kritch) says playing college football will have an impact when he enters the working world.

Lukrich already has his degree and is in graduate school as he finishes his playing career.

Lukrich has a brother who had to give up college football because of an injury so for him the decision to return was an easy one.

Offensive lineman Brendan Burton already has his degree but the Waterloo native made the decision to return after having last season cut short by an injury.

Burton says for him it was an easy decision to return.

The Bulldogs open at North Dakota on September second.