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California Baptist faces Kansas in a Round of 64 matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday as both teams look to advance through the early stages of the bracket.
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Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; General view of March Madness signage prior to NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
The NCAA Tournament continues on Friday, where 16 more teams will advance deeper into the weekend, setting the stage for another day of action-packed upsets and dramatic finishes. As all the top teams in the nation have their eyes set on a national championship, the tournament once again promises the chaos and excitement that make March Madness one of the most thrilling events in sports.
– Watch every NCAA Tournament matchup on DIRECTV –
The Iowa Hawkeyes (No. 9 seed, 21–12, 10–10 Big Ten Conference) secured a No. 9 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament South Region after finishing 21–12 overall and 10–10 in Big Ten play, earning an at‑large bid from one of college basketball’s power leagues. The Hawkeyes’ balanced résumé put them comfortably into March Madness, where they’ll be looking to advance past the first round in Tampa.
The Clemson Tigers (No. 8 seed, 24–10, 12–6 Atlantic Coast Conference) enter as the No. 8 seed after a 24–10 season with a 12–6 mark in ACC play, securing an at‑large spot and a solid position in the bracket. Competing in the ACC, one of the nation’s premier leagues, Clemson’s campaign earned them the edge in this closely seeded 8‑9 matchup, setting up a competitive first‑round showdown in March Madness.
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Watch every matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on DIRECTV.
Games throughout the tournament are broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with DIRECTV packages providing access to all four networks, so viewers can stream every round live.
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Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; General view of March Madness signage prior to NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
How to Watch Iowa vs Clemson
- Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Time: 6:50 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Live Stream: DIRECTV (try for free)
The NCAA Tournament continues on Friday, where 16 more teams will advance deeper into the weekend, setting the stage for another day of action-packed upsets and dramatic finishes. As all the top teams in the nation have their eyes set on a national championship, the tournament once again promises the chaos and excitement that make March Madness one of the most thrilling events in sports.
– Watch every NCAA Tournament matchup on DIRECTV –
The Iowa Hawkeyes (No. 9 seed, 21–12, 10–10 Big Ten Conference) secured a No. 9 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament South Region after finishing 21–12 overall and 10–10 in Big Ten play, earning an at‑large bid from one of college basketball’s power leagues. The Hawkeyes’ balanced résumé put them comfortably into March Madness, where they’ll be looking to advance past the first round in Tampa.
The Clemson Tigers (No. 8 seed, 24–10, 12–6 Atlantic Coast Conference) enter as the No. 8 seed after a 24–10 season with a 12–6 mark in ACC play, securing an at‑large spot and a solid position in the bracket. Competing in the ACC, one of the nation’s premier leagues, Clemson’s campaign earned them the edge in this closely seeded 8‑9 matchup, setting up a competitive first‑round showdown in March Madness.
Live stream Iowa vs Clemson with DIRECTV: Start your free trial now!
Watch every matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on DIRECTV.
Games throughout the tournament are broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with DIRECTV packages providing access to all four networks, so viewers can stream every round live.
Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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