Iowa and Northwestern set for critical Big Ten matchup in Chicago
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Iowa and Northwestern will face off on Saturday night at Ryan Field in Chicago, both teams holding 6-2 records. Iowa comes off a 30-0 win over Wisconsin, showcasing a strong defense and solid performance from quarterback Hank Brown. Northwestern seeks to recover from a 34-26 loss to Oregon, with starting quarterback Aidan Chiles listed as doubtful. Expert predictions vary, with some favoring Iowa and others picking Northwestern before the Chiles news was announced.
- •Iowa defeated Wisconsin 30-0 last week.
- •Northwestern lost 34-26 to Oregon in their last game.
- •Aidan Chiles is doubtful for Northwestern.
- •Hank Brown will start at quarterback for Iowa.
- •Expert predictions are split between Iowa and Northwestern.
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football vs. Northwestern expert predictions nationally
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