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Kirk Ferentz Northern Illinois post-game press conference transcript
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Iowa football team defeated Northern Illinois 40-0 in the season opener on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. Here is Kirk Ferentz’s post-game press conference transcript: KIRK FERENTZ: So, starting out, really pleased and proud of the team. Pleased about the outcome and then certainly proud of the team. I think […]
Hawkeyes dominate Huskies in season opener, 40-0
The Iowa Hawkeyes did their home fans two big favors to during a 40-0 season opening victory over Northern Illinois:They started the 2026 season off on a winning note after eight-plus months without football.They jumped out to such a quick, decisive lead that the Kinnick Stadium crowd was free to di
Hawkeyes Down Northern Illinois to Open Season
The 22nd-ranked University of Iowa football team defeated Northern Illinois, 40-0, in its season opener on Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium.
Hawkeye Football: Instant Reaction NIU vs Iowa
Now that. Was exhilarating! And in the brush of an eye, the painful scars from last year’s season opener were wiped away, as Iowa took NIU by storm. You could say the offense & defense were a one-two punch, but it was more like a TKO. By halftime Victor E. Huskie was dizzy from chasing […]
Iowa football has its QB: Takeaways vs. NIU
The Hawkeyes started the 2026 season with an excellent all-around performance and found their starting quarterback in the process.
Hank Brown starts at QB as Iowa crushes Northern Illinois 40-0 in season opener at Kinnick Stadium
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – From the opening kickoff of Saturday’s season opener against an overmatched Northern Illinois squad, it became abundantly clear that the Iowa football team would face little resistance on the field. Hank Brown got the start at quarterback for No. 22 Iowa and he certainly had his moments while […]
Fans, media react to Iowa football shutout vs. Northern Illinois
Iowa football opening with a rousing 40-0 shutout victory over Northern Illinois. Here's how Hawkeye fans reacted to the win.
Iowa football trio dealing with injuries during Northern Illinois game
Per the Big Ten Network broadcast, a trio of Iowa football players are dealing with injuries against Northern Illinois.
The world is not enough as Caitlin Clark makes history on the international stage
Clark became the first player in Women's World Cup history to tally 10+ assists in a game without a turnover. She is also the first USA player to record 10+ assists in 28 years.
Get ready to see Kate Martin in some new threads after the FIBA World Cup break
Martin initially signed a developmental contract with Los Angeles before it was converted to a standard contract. After being waived, she joined Chicago on a developmental contract.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northern Illinois Huskies Fan Discussion
The long wait is officially over! After 248 days without Hawkeye football, Iowa is back in action in Kinnick Stadium as the Hawkeyes play host to the Northern Illinois Huskies to kick off the 2026 season. NIU comes to Iowa City with an entirely new look, head to toe. That is, the Huskies jumped ship […]
Hank Brown gets the start at quarterback
By Hawk Fanatic IOWA CITY, Iowa – Kirk Ferentz kept fans and the media waiting and guessing for as long as he could, but we now know that Hank Brown will start at quarterback in Saturday’s season opener against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa finally made it official in its pre-game notes, which were […]
3 keys to victory for Iowa in the season opener against Northern Illinois
Iowa is a heavy favorite in this game, but they must establish the ground game early, put heavy pressure on NIU's quarterback, and seamlessly navigate the two-quarterback system.
Kirk Ferentz has finally revealed who will get the first crack at running the offense
After months of uncertainty, Ferentz named Brown as the "starter" for week one, with Hecklinski also getting a chance.
Iowa football vs. Northern Illinois expert predictions nationally
Who do the experts have getting the win in week one?
Iowa football vs. NIU: Who wins? Final score predictions
How does the Hawkeyes Wire staff see Iowa's 2026 season opener against Northern Illinois playing out?
Hank Brown starting at quarterback for Iowa
The long await decision on who will be the starting quarterback for the Iowa Hawkeyes in their opening game of the season has been made.After battling for the starting job since spring ball began back in March and all through the month of August,Hank Brownwill be taking the first snap of the season
Iowa football vs. Northern Illinois: Updates, score, highlights today
Follow along with our live coverage as Iowa football opens its season against Northern Illinois from Kinnick Stadium.
Iowa football reportedly decides on starting QB vs. Northern Illinois
While both quarterbacks will play, Iowa football has reportedly made the call on who will start on Saturday against Northern Illinois.
Hank Brown to start at quarterback for Iowa in Week 1 vs. Northern Illinois, Jeremy Hecklinski will also play
TheIowa Hawkeyeshave named their starting quarterback to kick off the 2026 season.Hank Brownwill be taking the first snap for the Hawkeyes on Saturday when they take on Northern Illinois in Week 1, with Jeremy Hecklinski also set to play during the opener, according to On3’s Pete Nakos.Brown will ta
Iowa football vs. Northern Illinois betting odds, prediction, best bet
Iowa football hosts Northern Illinois in its season opener. A look at the betting odds, including our best bet and a prediction.
Iowa Football: How to Watch the Hawkeyes vs Northern Illinois
After months of waiting, game day is finally here! The Hawkeyes are set to open their 2026 season at home in the friendly confines of Kinnick Stadium as they play host to the Northern Illinois Huskies. The Huskies come to Iowa City with a new head coach, a new conference and hopes for a new […]
Where to watch Iowa football vs. Northern Illinois: Time, TV channel
Here's where to watch Iowa football open its 2026 season against Northern Illinois, including kickoff time and TV channel.
Caitlin Clark makes USA Basketball history in FIBA World Cup debut
In her FIBA World Cup debut, Caitlin Clark made USA Basketball history during their win over China.
3 lingering questions that the Hawkeyes can put to bed against Northern Illinois
The starting QB dilemma and both offensive and defensive lines can be addressed with strong performances against NIU.
Iowa Football: Can Hawkeyes Avoid Rutgers-esque Mishap?
Week one of the college football season kicked off on Thursday night with a bang as rutger decided to lay an absolute egg and then throw it all over the face of the Big Ten conference. In case you missed it, the Scarlet Knights paid $1.55M to bring in UMass to take a beating. Rutgers […]
Iowa Stumbles Against Alabama
For Iowa, NIU is the first of a three-game test to iron out the quarterback dilemma
The program has a three-game buffer to determine its starting quarterback before heading to Ann Arbor for a difficult game against the Michigan Wolverines.
Hawkeye Football: Updated Game Line, Weather Update for Northern Illinois-Iowa
WE’RE BACK! The sights. The sounds. The game. The…heat? Yeah, it’s gonna be a hot one Saturday in Kinnick Stadium as Iowa takes on the lowly Huskies. I pull up weather.com and the first thing I see is “Extreme Heat Warning” for Iowa City. That’s until Saturday at 7:00 p.m. So it’s going to be […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Iowa Field Hockey vs Lehigh
It was a hot and steamy day at Grant Field, with the game time moved up five hours to avoid the peak of the intense heat that’s been impacting the entire Midwest. The 4th-ranked Iowa Field Hockey team was minimally impacted by the temperatures, as they erupted for a 9-0 shutout win over Lehigh to op
Iowa Field Hockey posts an emphatic 9-0 win over Lehigh
Impressive. Dominant. Emphatic. Resounding.Use whatever superlative you want, and it probably fits well with the product the Iowa Field Hockey team put on the field. The 4th‑ranked Hawkeyes exploded for nine goals and shutout the visiting Lehigh Mountain Hawks, rolling to a 9–0 win on Friday morning
No. 4 Hawkeyes Take Down Lehigh
The fourth-ranked Iowa field hockey team delivered a dominant performance in its home opener Friday, shutting out Lehigh, 9-0, behind a hat trick from Fréderique van Cleef. The victory also marked a milestone for Iowa head coach Lisa Cellucci, who became the fourth head coach in program history to reach 150 career wins.
Iowa vs. NIU: How to watch, odds, injuries, weather, series history, and more
The Hawkeyes welcome the NIU Huskies to Kinnick Stadium for the first game of the 2026 regular season.
Former Hawkeye Caitlin Clark Shines in FIBA World Cup Group Stage Debut
Early morning basketball? Only if Caitlin Clark is playing. And Caitlin was cooking when she saw the court this morning. The 7:00 tip time was too early for many but those who tuned in were treated to a spectacular debut from the Iowa legend. The Des Moines native put up an impressive 14 points and […]
Iowa Hawkeyes Football: Northern Illinois Game Preview
This Saturday, the Iowa Hawkeyes open their football season against the Northern Illinois Huskies. Last year, the Huskies went 3-9 which led to their coach voluntarily resigning. Their current coach, Rob Harley, is officially an interim coach. And they have exactly four returning starters, total, all on offense. Northern Illinois is not good. On its […]
Hawk Fanatic podcast for 9/4/26Pat Harty, Tom Suter, and Captain Steve talk Hawkeye sports
Hawk Fanatic podcast for 9/4/26
Hawkeyes Open Season with Team Titles
IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa cross country began its 2026 season by winning both the men’s and women’s team titles at the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday morning.
PHOTO GALLERY: Iowa Soccer vs Kansas State
The 18th-ranked Iowa Soccer team played to a 1-1 draw with Kansas State on Thursday night in Iowa City. It was a bizarre first half with a couple of injury stoppages and two VAR checks that overturned KSU goals, but the ‘Cats did get a 23rd minute goal from Allison Marshall that held up on the score
Iowa Soccer settles for a draw against Kansas State
The Iowa Soccer team had their chances to win the match on Thursday night, but they were unable to get the result they wanted, settling for a 1-1 draw with Kansas State. After the match was over, the vibe around the ‘Cats huddle was upbeat, while it was clear that the Hawkeyes postgame talk was not
Where to watch Megan DiLeo, Team Spain in FIBA World Cup
Here's where to watch Megan DiLeo and Team Spain in the FIBA World Cup.
The Pants Predicts: Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northern Illinois
We are finally just one short day away from the triumphant return of Hawkeye football as Iowa is set to host Northern Illinois at 3:15pm CT on Saturday. With the return of the Hawkeyes comes the return of our weekly staff predictions! FanDuel Sportsbook has Iowa favored by 31.5 points (yes, really) and opened with […]
Iowa football names Sedrick Shaw honorary captain for season opener
Sedrick Shaw will serve as Iowa's honorary captain as the Hawkeyes open against Northern Illinois.
Iowa football dedicating Kinnick Stadium press box after longtime broadcaster
Entering his 30th season as Iowa football's radio broadcaster, the Hawkeyes announced it will dedicate Kinnick Stadium's press box after Gary Dolphin.
FIBA Women's World Cup Team USA vs. China: Caitlin Clark points, stats
Follow along live to Caitlin Clark's points and stats in Team USA's clash against China in the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
Trio of Iowa football legends named to USA TODAY's all-2000s team
A trio of Iowa football legends were named to USA TODAY Sports' all-2000s team.
Where to watch Caitlin Clark, USA Basketball vs. China in FIBA World Cup
Here's where to watch Caitlin Clark and USA Basketball against China in the first game of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
Iowa Draws 1-1 Against Kansas State
The University of Iowa women’s soccer team played Kansas State to a 1-1 draw Thursday evening at the Iowa Soccer Complex.
Hawkeyes Handed First Loss of Season
Iowa lost to Mississippi State, 3-1, on Thursday night at Newell-Grissom Building.
Trevor Lauck is locked in and preparing like Saturday is his 'first time ever playing'
Lauck sat down with "Dear Old Gold" to discuss his preparation for the September 5 game against NIU, how the OL has stepped up to fill the void left by three big-time departures, and how the unit has gelled over the offseason.
Hawkeye Report Podcast
A little different short podcast for your pregame. We are thrilled to be joined by Iowa left tackle Trevor Lauck, who joins us thanks toCasey’s. Lauck and a couple of other college football players are brand partners with Casey’s this year.We talk with Lauck about the partnership that he has with Ca