No. 22 Iowa defeats Northern Illinois 40-0 in season opener
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
No. 22 Iowa opened its football season with a 40-0 victory over Northern Illinois on Saturday in Iowa City. Running back Kamari Moulton led the Hawkeyes' offense with a career-high 183 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Iowa outgained Northern Illinois 507-120 in total offensive yards, with the visitors failing to record a first down until the third quarter. The game served as an evaluation for the Hawkeyes' quarterback competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, both of whom saw playing time. Brown started the contest and directed three touchdown drives, while Hecklinski threw for one touchdown and one interception. Evan James also contributed to the win with a 77-yard punt return for a touchdown. Iowa is scheduled to host Iowa State next Saturday, while Northern Illinois hosts Illinois State.
- •Kamari Moulton recorded 183 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the 40-0 win.
- •Iowa held Northern Illinois to 120 total offensive yards.
- •Quarterbacks Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski both played for Iowa.
- •Evan James returned a punt 77 yards for a second-half touchdown.
- •Iowa faces Iowa State next Saturday.
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Kamari Moulton rushes for 183 yards as Hawkeyes shut out Northern Illinois
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — No. 22 Iowa uses defense, Moulton's running game to beat Northern Illinois 40-0
"Kamari Moulton ran for a career-high 183 yards and two touchdowns and No. 22 Iowa’s defense shut down Northern Illinois in a 40-0 victory Saturday in the season opener for both teams. Moulton, Iowa’s leading rusher last season, passed his previous career high of 114 yards in the first quarter, when he had 132 yards with touchdown runs of 50 and 37 yards.
"Kamari Moulton ran for a career-high 183 yards and two touchdowns and No. 22 Iowa’s defense shut down Northern Illinois in a 40-0 victory Saturday in the season opener for both teams. Moulton, Iowa’s leading rusher last season, passed his previous career high of 114 yards in the first quarter, when he had 132 yards […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 11:57 PMKamari Moulton rushes for 183 yards as Hawkeyes shut out Northern Illinois
Kamari Moulton ran for a career-high 183 yards and two touchdowns and No. 22 Iowa’s defense shut down Northern Illinois in a 40-0 victory Saturday in the season opener for both teams. Moulton, Iowa’s leading rusher last season, passed his previous career high of 114 yards in the first quarter, when he had 132 yards […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 11:37 PMNo. 22 Iowa uses defense, Moulton's running game to beat Northern Illinois 40-0
Kamari Moulton ran for a career-high 183 yards and two touchdowns and No. 22 Iowa’s defense shut down Northern Illinois in a 40-0 victory Saturday in the season opener for both teams. Moulton, Iowa’s leading rusher last season, passed his previous career high of 114 yards in the first quarter, when he had 132 yards with touchdown runs of 50 and 37 yards.
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