Week 5, Sat, Oct 3, 2:30 PM local on CBS
Ohio State Buckeyesat Iowa Hawkeyes
Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City. Fly into CID.
Build the questThe matchup
On CBS
#5Ohio State
3-1
#14Iowa
4-0
Form, ESPN's model and the stat leaders
- Form
Ohio State is ranked 5th, Iowa 14th in the AP poll.
Iowa has won 5 of its last 5.
Ohio State has won 3 of its last 5.
- ESPN's model
ESPN's model gives Iowa a 17 percent chance at home.
Ohio State
- Passing YardsJ. Sayin, 83/115, 1,206 YDS, 10 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing YardsB. Jackson, 50 CAR, 283 YDS, 2 TD
- Receiving YardsJ. Smith, 33 REC, 617 YDS, 7 TD
Iowa
- Passing YardsH. Brown, 66/97, 700 YDS, 5 TD
- Rushing YardsK. Moulton, 39 CAR, 284 YDS, 2 TD
- Receiving YardsT. Diaz, 20 REC, 247 YDS, 1 TD
Win chances come from ESPN's model.
What we know about Kinnick Stadium
Where visiting fans stay
From a specialist guide- Downtown Iowa City. Free Cambus from the Schaeffer Hall stop on the Pentacrest to the VA Loop by the stadium. Hotels, bars and restaurants around the Pentacrest, with shuttles starting two hours before kickoff.
- Coralville. Drive to the Hancher or Hawkeye Commuter lot and take the free Cambus. Suburb across the Iowa River with hotels along I-80, Coral Ridge Mall and the Iowa River Landing.
Around the stadium
From a specialist guideGetting in from the airport
From a specialist guideGetting to the stadium
Checked at the sourceTailgating
Checked at the sourceGetting in
Checked at the source- Bag policy: Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, or a one-gallon clear zip bag. Diaper bags and medical items are allowed. No backpacks, purses, cinch bags, coolers or umbrellas.
- Re-entry: No re-entry, including through Krause Family Plaza and premium areas.
- Cashless: All concessions and merchandise stands take only credit or debit cards.
After the final whistle
Checked at the sourceOne thing to avoid
From a specialist guideBars near the stadium
From a specialist guideAirliner
22 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA
Open since 1944 and known for its pizza, with private party spaces upstairs.
Away fans: iowa City's oldest bar, an easy first stop for any visitor.
Brother's Bar & Grill
126 South Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA
Family-owned tavern with a full bar, American food and plenty of televisions.
Away fans: lots of TVs and big portions, a good spot for the other games.
Bo James
118 E Washington St., Iowa City, IA
Burger restaurant and bar open since 1992, serious about burgers and craft beer.
Away fans: locally owned burger bar with big beers.
Sidequests in Iowa City
In the order they happen. Each one earns points.
- Landmark40 points
Old Capitol on the Pentacrest
Iowa's first state capitol, built in 1842, sits at the center of campus. Now a museum, its dome is on the university's logo.
Free. The day before
- Photo50 points
Photo with the Nile Kinnick statue
A 14-foot bronze of Iowa's 1939 Heisman winner stands outside the stadium that bears his name. Kinnick died a Navy pilot in 1943.
Free. 3 hours before kickoff
- Ritual75 points
Line the street for the Hawk Walk
Two hours before kickoff the team walks in off Melrose Avenue. Players touch the Nile Kinnick statue's helmet on the way.
Free. 2 hours before kickoff
- Ritual65 points
Watch the Swarm
Minutes before kickoff the Hawkeyes lock arms and take the field together. AC/DC's Back in Black plays them in.
Free. 5 minutes before kickoff
- Ritual100 points
Join the Hawkeye Wave
End of the first quarter, the whole stadium turns and waves. Kids watch from the 12th floor of Children's Hospital next door, both teams wave back.
Free. 50 minutes after kickoff
- Outing65 points
Day trip to the Amana Colonies
Seven German villages about 20 miles from Iowa City. More than 450 communal-era buildings and family-style restaurants.
$$. The day before
Seats and views
Where each part of Kinnick Stadium sits, and what you see from it.