An in-state battle opens the college football season for Iowa State and Northern Iowa at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday.

How to watch Iowa State vs. UNI

Kickoff time: 1:02 p.m. (CT)

TV channel: none

Live stream: ESPN+

Live stream announcers: Shawn Kenney (play-by-play), Todd Doxson (analyst)

Radio: Cyclone Radio Network | Panther Sports Radio Network

Iowa State vs. UNI storylines

3 keys for ISU: Make UNI quarterback Theo Day’s job difficult. Run the ball. And ace the auditions. Here’s the analysis from Rob Gray.

3 keys for UNI: “Run for yards, throw for miles.” Return of the sack? And acute adjustments. Here’s the analysis from Cole Bair.

Mudita: A look at the concept Iowa State is leaning into this season.

Future pro: Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock praised UNI QB Theo Day.

Line: N/A

Mike Hlas: Iowa State 17, UNI 14

John Steppe: Iowa State 26, UNI 10

Jeff Johnson: Iowa State 28, UNI 14

Rob Gray: Iowa State 27, UNI 13

Beth Malicki: Iowa State 19, UNI 13

Todd Brommelkamp: Iowa State 24, UNI 17