Get ready for some Friday night lights in the Pacific Northwest! The Iowa Hawkeyes' highly anticipated road trip to face the Washington Huskies has been rescheduled, moving from its original Saturday slot to a primetime Friday night showdown on October 9th.

With the Big Ten expanding to 18 teams, the conference is making the most of its broadcast windows by adding more Friday night games to the schedule. For the Hawkeyes, this means another cross-country journey under the lights—this time to Seattle. The trip comes on a short week, as Iowa will first host the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 3rd, before turning around for the longest road trip of their season just days later.

Iowa's early Big Ten slate is nothing short of a gauntlet. After opening the season with three straight home games, they hit the road for a conference opener at Michigan, then return home to face Ohio State, followed by this Friday night tilt in Washington. It's a brutal stretch that will test the Hawkeyes' depth and resilience, but it also offers an early chance to prove their mettle on a national stage.

The Hawkeyes and Huskies have met just once since Washington joined the Big Ten, with Iowa dominating that 2024 matchup 40-16 at Kinnick. Now, the Huskies will look for revenge on their home turf, while Iowa aims to keep the momentum rolling in a hostile environment.

Whether you're gearing up for game day or just love the excitement of college football under the lights, this matchup is one to circle on your calendar. Friday night, October 9th—mark it down and get your gear ready for a Hawkeyes showdown in Seattle!