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Iowa football hosts UNI aiming for 3-0 start on Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:35 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Iowa football hosts UNI aiming for 3-0 start on Saturday
Summary

Iowa football is set to host Northern Iowa on Saturday at 3 p.m., seeking a 3-0 start after their 16-13 victory over Iowa State. The Hawkeyes, currently ranked #18 in the AP Top 25 Poll, have demonstrated strong defensive play, leading the nation in scoring defense. This matchup marks the first between Iowa and UNI since 2018 and is filled with historical significance, including a notable one-point victory for Iowa in 2009. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz emphasizes the need for respect towards all opponents, regardless of their ranking or past encounters.

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  • •Iowa is 2-0 after a recent win against Iowa State.
  • •The team leads the nation in scoring defense.
  • •Saturday marks the 19th meeting between Iowa and UNI.
  • •Iowa leads the all-time series 17-1.
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  • 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa football aims to continue complementary football, eyeing 3-0 start ahead of Saturday matchup with UNI
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Iowa football’s 16-13 win over Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk game not only keeps the Hawkeyes as one of the 20 remaining undefeated teams in the AP Top 25 Poll, by also a boost up to #18 following a 2-0 start, turning their focus to another in-state game. Iowa’s offense […]

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