Iowa updates injury status before game against Northwestern
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 4:03 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
No. 20 Iowa football (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) is set to face Northwestern (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CT. The Hawkeyes reported that defensive backs Zach Lutmer and Jaylen Watson, along with wide receiver Dayton Howard, are now listed as probable for the game. Conversely, Northwestern's starting quarterback Aidan Chiles has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful. The matchup will take place at the new Ryan Field and will be broadcast on Fox.
- •Iowa football faces Northwestern in a critical Big Ten matchup.
- •Lutmer, Watson, and Howard are upgraded to probable for Iowa.
- •Aidan Chiles is doubtful for Northwestern.
- •Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. CT at Ryan Field.
- •The game will be televised on Fox.
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa football released injury update ahead of clash vs. Northwestern
"Ahead of No. 20 Iowa football's important road matchup against Northwestern, the Hawkeyes have provided an update to their availability report.
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