Iowa Hawkeyes prepare for matchup against Northwestern on November 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:03 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Iowa Hawkeyes face Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 7. The Hawkeyes finished the 2025 season with a 9-4 record, including a strong bowl victory over Vanderbilt. Iowa's offense has uncertainties at quarterback, with a competition between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, while their offensive line remains highly regarded. The matchup follows consecutive challenging road games for Northwestern.
- •Iowa finished the 2025 season with a 9-4 record.
- •The matchup against Northwestern is part of a tough schedule.
- •Quarterback competition is ongoing between Hecklinski and Brown.
- •Iowa's offensive line ranked among the best in college football.
- •Iowa aims to maintain consistency under Kirk Ferentz.
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Northwestern Football Know Your Opponent: Iowa Hawkeyes
"The Wildcats’ second opponent in their three-game gauntlet.
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