Iowa football secures 40-0 victory over Northern Illinois
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Iowa opened the 2026 season with a 40-0 win against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes offense recorded 507 total yards, led by Kamari Moulton, who rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Hank Brown completed 12 of 20 passes for 129 yards and a touchdown, while the defense held the Huskies to 120 total yards and forced two turnovers. The win featured notable contributions from wide receiver Tony Diaz, who tallied 84 receiving yards, and transfer Evan James, who returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown. However, the victory was tempered by injuries to running back L.J. Phillips Jr. and offensive linemen Cael Winter and Kade Pieper. Iowa prepares to face Iowa State next week.
- •Iowa defeated Northern Illinois 40-0 in the season opener at Kinnick Stadium.
- •Kamari Moulton rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries.
- •The Hawkeyes defense limited Northern Illinois to 120 total yards and six sacks.
- •L.J. Phillips Jr., Cael Winter, and Kade Pieper left the game with injuries.
- •Evan James recorded 108 punt return yards, including a 77-yard touchdown.
- 12:13 AMYahoo Sports — Hawkeye Football: Instant Reaction NIU vs Iowa
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — 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.
"A sleeping giant awakens as Iowa’s offense finds its groove and the defense shuts down Northern Illinois.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:13 AMHawkeye Football: Instant Reaction NIU vs Iowa
A sleeping giant awakens as Iowa’s offense finds its groove and the defense shuts down Northern Illinois.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:05 AMIowa 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.
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