Iowa football announces ‘color games’
University of Iowa Athletics has announced the official schedule of “Color Games” for the University of Iowa’s 2011 football team.
Be Bold, Wear Gold
Iowa vs. Pittsburgh (Sept. 17)
The Hawkeyes will entertain the Pitt Panthers of the Big East Conference in their second home game of the 2011 season. The game will also be Iowa’s second non-conference game against a Bowl Championship Series team.
The Black and Gold Spirit Game
Iowa vs. Northwestern (Oct. 15)
Hawkeye fans will “stripe” historic Kinnick Stadium for the enjoyment of a prime time national television audience. Same rules as last year’s game apply: Even number sections wear GOLD, odd number sections wear BLACK.
The 2011 Blackout Game
Iowa vs. Michigan State (Nov. 12)
The home season finale against defending Big Ten Conference champion Michigan State will be the setting for the annual “Blackout” of historic Kinnick Stadium.
Iowa opens its 2011 season on Sept. 3, against Tennessee Tech. That game will be televised live on the Big Ten Network. Kickoff is set for shortly after 11 a.m., Iowa time.
Category: Iowa Hawkeyes Football
