Year two of the Ben McCollum era for Iowa men’s basketball officially tips off tonight, October 27, 2026, with their exhibition game against Illinois Springfield. This ‘dress rehearsal’ is scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. CT tip-off at Xtream Arena in Coralville.
A Crucial Tune-Up Before the Real Deal
This preseason game is more than just a scrimmage, it is the first glimpse at the Hawkeyes under McCollum as they prepare for a challenging season ahead. Fans will be eager to see how the team performs in a game setting, even if it is just a tune-up. It is a critical opportunity for the squad to gel and refine their plays before the official games count.
Regular Season Looms Large
The Hawkeyes will not have long to wait after this exhibition to jump into the regular season. Their official 2026-27 opener is set for just one week later, November 3, against Lipscomb at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. This exhibition is the last chance for the team to work out any kinks in front of a crowd before the games really start to matter.
For fans eager to catch tonight’s action, there is only one way to watch. The game will be streaming exclusively on B1G+ (Big Ten Plus), with no traditional TV broadcast available. So, make sure you are signed up if you want to see the start of McCollum’s second year tonight, before the real regular season gets underway against Lipscomb.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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