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At Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Xavier Williams and the Iowa Hawkeyes (1-1) meet the UMass Minutemen (0-2). Interested in watching this game? You can do so on BTN.
Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Iowa Hawkeyes and the UMass Minutemen.
Urban Meyer, Brady Quinn, and Joel Klatt reflect on the legendary Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and share their deep respect for his legacy as he chases history this week.
How to Watch Iowa vs. UMassWhen: Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ETLocation: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IowaTV Channel: BTNStreaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)Iowa’s 2025 Schedule
Date
Opponent
Score
8/30/2025
vs. Albany
W 34-7
9/6/2025
at Iowa State
L 16-13
9/13/2025
vs. UMass
–
9/19/2025
at Rutgers
–
9/27/2025
vs. Indiana
–
10/11/2025
at Wisconsin
–
10/18/2025
vs. Penn State
–
10/25/2025
vs. Minnesota
–
11/8/2025
vs. Oregon
–
11/15/2025
at USC
–
11/22/2025
vs. Michigan State
–
11/28/2025
at Nebraska
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Iowa 2025 Stats & InsightsWhile Iowa ranks 16th-worst in the FBS in total offense with 286 yards per game, it’s been a different situation on the other side of the ball, as the defense ranks 10th-best (207.5 yards per game allowed). Iowa sports the 23rd-best pass defense this season (134 passing yards allowed per game), but ranks second-worst offensively (65.5 passing yards per game). The Hawkeyes are putting up 23.5 points per game on offense (93rd in the FBS), and they rank 30th defensively with 11.5 points allowed per game.The Hawkeyes own the 31st-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (220.5 per game), and they’ve been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 16th-best with only 73.5 rushing yards allowed per game. On offense, Iowa ranks 28th in the FBS with a 50% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 85th in third-down conversion rate allowed (73.5).With one forced turnover (96th in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (54th in the FBS), the Hawkeyes (-1) have the 88th-ranked turnover margin in college football.Iowa 2025 Key Players
Name
Position
Stats
Mark Gronowski
QB
127 YDS (53.8%) / 1 TD / 1 INT
76 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 38 RUSH YPG
Xavier Williams
RB
148 YDS / 1 TD / 74 YPG / 8.2 YPC
Jaziun Patterson
RB
107 YDS / 0 TD / 53.5 YPG / 5.9 YPC
Terrell Washington Jr.
RB
77 YDS / 0 TD / 38.5 YPG / 3.9 YPC
Jaden Harrell
LB
14 TKL / 0 TFL
Karson Sharar
LB
11 TKL / 0 TFL
Koen Entringer
DB
8 TKL / 0 TFL
Zach Lutmer
DB
10 TKL / 1 TFL
UMass’ 2025 Schedule
Date
Opponent
Score
8/30/2025
vs. Temple
L 42-10
9/6/2025
vs. Bryant
L 27-26
9/13/2025
at Iowa
–
9/27/2025
at Missouri
–
10/4/2025
vs. Western Michigan
–
10/11/2025
at Kent State
–
10/18/2025
vs. Buffalo
–
10/25/2025
at Central Michigan
–
11/4/2025
at Akron
–
11/12/2025
vs. Northern Illinois
–
11/18/2025
at Ohio
–
11/25/2025
vs. Bowling Green
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UMass 2025 Stats & InsightsUMass ranks 99th in total yards per game (330), but it has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 19th-worst in the FBS with 433 total yards surrendered per contest.UMass’ defense has been a bottom-25 unit in pass defense this season, ceding 297 passing yards per game, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 70th with 228 passing yards per contest.The Minutemen rank 111th in points per game (18), but they’ve been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 18th-worst in the FBS with 34.5 points allowed per contest.The Minutemen’s running game has been sputtering, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 102 rushing yards per game. They have been more productive on defense, surrendering 136 rushing yards per contest (80th-ranked). UMass’ defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, ceding a 50% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 15th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 85th with a 50% third-down rate.The Minutemen have registered two forced turnovers (64th in the FBS) and committed three turnovers (83rd in the FBS) this season for a -1 turnover margin that ranks 88th in the FBS. UMass 2025 Key Players
Name
Position
Stats
Jacquon Gibson
WR
19 REC / 221 YDS / 0 TD / 110.5 YPG
Rocko Griffin
RB
114 YDS / 1 TD / 57 YPG / 5.7 YPC
Grant Jordan
QB
211 YDS (62.5%) / 0 TD / 1 INT
28 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 28 RUSH YPG
Brandon Hood
RB
44 YDS / 1 TD / 22 YPG / 3.4 YPC
Tyler Martin
LB
13 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Derrieon Craig
DL
15 TKL / 0 TFL
Jeremiah McGill
DB
11 TKL / 0 TFL
Tim Grant-Randall
DL
5 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
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