The No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes (4-1) visit the Washington Huskies (3-2) on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET, and the game airs on FOX or FS1. DraftKings lists the spread at WASH -2.5 with a total of 41.5; moneylines are Iowa +124 · Washington -148. Below is our Iowa vs Washington preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Iowa vs Washington Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | No. 20 Iowa at Washington |
| Records | Iowa 4-1 · Washington 3-2 |
| Spread | WASH -2.5 |
| Moneyline | Iowa +124 · Washington -148 |
| Total | 41.5 |
| Venue | Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA |
| Date/Time | Friday, October 9, 2026 · 9:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | FOX or FS1 |
| Head Coaches | Iowa: HC Kirk Ferentz, OC Tim Lester · Washington: HC Jedd Fisch, OC Jedd Fisch |
Iowa Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Iowa Hawkeyes are 4-1 overall, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and they are ranked No. 20 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 40-0 vs Northern Illinois; Sep 12 — W 16-13 vs Iowa State; Sep 19 — W 55-0 vs Northern Iowa; Sep 26 — W 20-19 at Michigan; Oct 3 — L 31-14 vs Ohio State. Most recently, Iowa lost to Ohio State 31-14 at home. Through 5 games, Iowa is averaging 29.0 points scored and 12.6 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Kirk Ferentz (head coach since 1999). Offensive coordinator: Tim Lester. Defensive coordinator: Phil Parker.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Hank Brown (QB) — 78/124, 832 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Kamari Moulton (RB) — 50 carries, 311 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Tony Diaz (WR) — 25 receptions, 306 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Joseph Anderson (DE) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Cam Buffington (LB) — 44 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 29.0 points per game; a defense allowing only 12.6 points per game. Questions: The response to a 31-14 loss to Ohio State.
Washington Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Washington Huskies are 3-2 overall, 0-2 in Big Ten play. Results to date: Sep 6 — W 24-10 vs Washington State; Sep 12 — W 16-14 vs Utah State; Sep 19 — W 48-16 vs Eastern Washington; Sep 26 — L 27-24 vs Minnesota; Oct 3 — L 25-21 at USC. Most recently, Washington lost to USC 25-21 on the road. Through 5 games, Washington is averaging 26.6 points scored and 18.4 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jedd Fisch (head coach since 2024). Jedd Fisch also serves as offensive coordinator. Defensive coordinator: Ryan Walters.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Demond Williams Jr. (QB) — 110/163, 1,327 yards, 8 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Brian Bonner Jr. (RB) — 41 carries, 215 yards
- Receiving leader: Dezmen Roebuck (WR) — 35 receptions, 338 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Jacob Manu (LB) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Alex McLaughlin (S) — 32 total tackles
Strengths: A defense holding opponents to 18.4 points per game; Demond Williams Jr.’s passing volume (1,327 yards). Questions: The response to a 25-21 loss at USC.
How to Watch Iowa vs Washington
- Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
- Kickoff: 9:00 PM ET
- Venue: Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA
- TV / Streaming: FOX or FS1
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.