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Iowa hosts Northern Iowa in early season college football matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:42 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Iowa hosts Northern Iowa in early season college football matchup

Summary

Iowa welcomes Northern Iowa to Kinnick Stadium on September 16 for Family Weekend, marking a significant moment as this is the first game since 2001 without longtime UNI coach Mark Farley. The Panthers, coming off a challenging 3-9 season, are in a rebuilding phase under head coach Todd Stepsis, who enters his second year. Iowa leads the all-time series 7-0, with past encounters characterized by decisive Hawkeye victories, though UNI nearly caused an upset in 2009. UNI's quarterback Jaxon Dailey, a Southeast Polk product, has been named the starter, aiming to improve from last year's struggles, while the Panthers aim to fill gaps left by key player departures.

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By the Numbers

•Iowa leads the all-time series against UNI 7-0.
•UNI finished the 2025 season with a 3-9 record.
•Todd Stepsis enters his second year as UNI's head coach.
•Jaxon Dailey starts as UNI's quarterback after transferring in 2024.
•The game is set for September 16 during Family Weekend.

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Week three of the 2026 season brings the in-state neighbor to Kinnick for Family Weekend, and for the first time since 2001 there will be no Mark Farley on the visiting sideline. UNI is a program in transition: a new(ish) head coach entering year two, a new quarterback with an Iowa recruiting backstory, and a […]
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