Iowa, ISU update plans to keep fans cool amid high temperatures

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College football fans hoping to attend season-opening games Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames or Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City will find two worthy foes: opposing football teams and extreme heat.

Athletic departments at both schools released information to help fans beat the heat Saturday, when temperatures are expected to reach the high 90s for much of Iowa.

Iowa State encourages fans to "stay hydrated and moderate alcohol consumption" and says fans may bring one 20-ounce unopened or empty bottle of water into Jack Trice Stadium. The ground floor of the Jacobson Building on the north end of the stadium will be air-conditioned and open to the public, per a release.

A release from the University of Iowa says concession stands will sell bottled water at a reduced price, and fans can bring in multiple sealed bottles of water of any size. A first-aid station at the southeast corner of Kinnick Stadium will provide cool air, shelter and hydration, according to a release.

If the extreme heat proves to be too much, you can watch both games from home. Here's how to watch Iowa vs. Utah State and Iowa State vs. UNI.