Iowa football shuts out Northern Iowa in dominating win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Iowa football secured a commanding 55-0 victory over Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes dominated throughout, showcasing an explosive offense and a staunch defense. Quarterback Hank Brown delivered an impressive performance, completing all 12 of his passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns. Iowa's running game excelled, rushing for 422 yards, led by Xavier Williams, who had three touchdowns. With a 3-0 record in nonconference play, Iowa now prepares for a significant Big Ten matchup against Michigan next weekend.
- •Iowa achieved 422 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns
- •Hank Brown went 12 for 12 passing for 153 yards
- •The defense recorded its second shutout of the season
- •Iowa's next game is against No. 19 Michigan
- •The Hawkeyes are 3-0 entering Big Ten play
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Takeaways as Iowa football crushes Northern Iowa in shutout fashion
"Iowa football handled business on Saturday, easily dispatching of Northern Iowa. What did we learn in the process?
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