Iowa rushes for 55-0 victory over Northern Iowa with three over 100 yards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:41 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

The No. 18 Iowa Hawkeyes achieved a commanding 55-0 win against Northern Iowa on Saturday. Iowa's offense was led by running backs Xavier Williams, Nathan McNeil, and Braeden Jackson, each surpassing 100 rushing yards. Williams scored three touchdowns, while Jackson added a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown. Despite the absence of leading rusher Kamari Moulton, Iowa dominated with 422 rushing yards and a total of 640 offensive yards, leading 42-0 at halftime. The Hawkeyes will face No. 19 Michigan next week as they head into Big Ten play.
- •Iowa rushes for 422 yards with three players over 100 yards.
- •Xavier Williams rushes for 151 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Iowa leads 42-0 at halftime against Northern Iowa.
- •Northern Iowa finishes with 155 total yards of offense.
- •Iowa plays at No. 19 Michigan next Saturday.
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — No. 18 Iowa has three go over 100 yards rushing as Hawkeyes roll to 55-0 win over Northern Iowa
"Iowa had three running backs in Xavier Williams, Nathan McNeil and Braeden Jackson run for more than 100 yards apiece, and the No. 18 Hawkeyes rolled to a 55-0 victory over Northern Iowa on Saturday even without their top running back, Kamari Moulton. Williams had 151 yards and three touchdowns on just six carries, Jackson had 125 yards and a rushing touchdown to go with a 24-yard TD catch, and McNeill had 111 yards and two scores.
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