Iowa City Today

Hawkeye fans who travel to support the University of Iowa football team at away games are invited to attend this season’s Hawkeye Huddles. These events, which take place before each road game, offer an opportunity for fans to gather and show their support.

Hawkeye Huddles are free and include cash refreshments and snacks, door prizes, a DJ playing Hawkeye-themed music, appearances by Herky the Hawk, and performances from the Iowa Spirit Squads. This year, registration is required for all attendees. Fans are encouraged to register in advance if they plan to participate; those who do not register will be placed on a wait list.

The schedule for the 2025 Iowa Football Hawkeye Huddle includes:

- Thursday, September 4: Iowa State – Midweek Pep Rally at Big Grove Brewery in Des Moines from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

- Saturday, October 11: Wisconsin – Discovery Building in Madison, Wisconsin (time to be announced)

- Saturday, November 15: USC – BMO Stadium in Los Angeles (time to be announced)

- Friday, November 28: Nebraska – Embassy Suites in Lincoln, Nebraska from 9-10:30 a.m.

For events without confirmed game times, the gatherings will start three hours prior to kickoff or no earlier than 9 a.m.

More information about these pregame events and other activities organized by the I-Club can be found at https://jointheiclub.com or through their social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram under @jointheiclub.

"Hawkeye Huddles are free, pregame pep rallies that feature cash refreshments and snacks, door prizes, a Hawkeye DJ, Herky the Hawk, and the Iowa Spirit Squads."

"New this year -- registration is now required for all Hawkeye Huddles. Fans planning on joining the Hawkeyes on the road can register in advance. Unregistered fans will be put on a wait list."

"For more details on the Hawkeye Huddles and the I-Club, visit jointheiclub.com or find the I-Club (@jointheiclub) on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram."