Iowa football secures win against Northwestern, improves to 7-2

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Iowa football secures win against Northwestern, improves to 7-2
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Iowa football defeated Northwestern 24-10 on November 7, 2026, moving to 7-2 on the season. The Hawkeyes took an early lead with two impressive touchdown drives, including a 21-yard run by Hank Brown and a 24-yard pass to Tony Diaz. Iowa's defense was strong, keeping Northwestern from scoring until the third quarter and adding 10 points from special teams. With the victory, Iowa remains competitive in the Big Ten standings as they look towards the next match.

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  • •Hank Brown rushed for one touchdown and threw another.
  • •L.J. Phillips, Jr. rushed for 128 yards on 21 carries.
  • •Iowa defense recorded six sacks and eight tackles for loss.
  • •Game was played at Northwestern on November 7, 2026.
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