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Oct 31, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) rolls out during the fourth quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa and Northwestern are notorious for encapsulating the Big Ten's offensive struggles. Not this matchup. This is a new era for these two teams.

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Iowa and Northwestern are notorious for encapsulating the Big Ten's offensive struggles. Not this matchup. This is a new era for these two teams.

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There are big games every year, and Iowa's road trip to Northwestern presents a great opportunity for a handful of Iowa Hawkeyes.

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The injury report for Iowa-Northwestern is lengthy, with some concern on both sides. Northwestern has the biggest question of them all.

Oct 11, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz eyes the field before a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ross Harried-Imagn Images

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The calendar has turned to November, and for Iowa, that's a good sign. The Hawkeyes have dominated this month recently.

Oct 24, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Chiles (0) runs with the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Iowa has its work cut out against Northwestern's new-look offense that is explosive and fun. Phil Parker will have a strong game plan. Iowa has to execute.

Oct 31, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tony Diaz (14) runs for a touchdown as Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Cooper Catalano (44) pursues and Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts in the background during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Iowa's offense is going to have to find some success against Northwestern. This won't be a 10-7 game. That raises one big question for this offense's game plan.

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The Hawkeyes' defense will see a unique scheme against Northwestern on Saturday, which really boils down to one simple question.

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) and offensive coordinator Tim Lester run off the field Oct. 31, 2026 after Iowa defeated Wisconsin 30-0 in a Big Ten football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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We know Iowa's defense is going to be ready to play, but the Hawkeyes have some areas elsewhere they can exploit against Northwestern.

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The first College Football Playoff rankings are live, and the Iowa Hawkeyes are in the top 25. Let's dig into the polls and what it means for Iowa.

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Kirk Ferentz wasn't afraid to show some sense of humor this week when he took a little shot at ESPN and the College Football Playoff in cahoots.

Oct 1, 2021; College Park, Maryland, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jack Campbell (31) warms up before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

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Former Iowa Hawkeye linebacker Jack Campbell suffered an injury last Sunday, and the Hawkeyes are all thinking of him, a member of the Iowa family.

Nov 4, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Drew Stevens (18) celebrates the game winning field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

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Who would have thought Iowa taking on Northwestern would have such implications when the season started? Here we are.

Oct 31, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back L.J. Phillips Jr. (21) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Things are changing in college football, and, quietly, the importance of Iowa and Northwestern highlights it better than ever.

Oct 31, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Jack Dotzler (71) and tight end Addison Ostrenga (87) lift the Heartland Trophy after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Iowa is on the cusp of the College Football Playoff discourse, with a chance to force the issue down the stretch. The bowl projections are split.

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Change isn't always for the best. This week, the Iowa Hawkeyes seem to be practicing that mantra, which is a good sign.

Oct 31, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz arrives at Kinnick Stadium before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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ESPN FPI has turned a corner with the Hawkeyes, slingshotting them up the rankings this week.

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The first College Football Playoff rankings come out this week, and I think Iowa's spot is going to surprise a few folks.

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Iowa's stock dipped slightly, but the Hawkeyes reminded us that there's still time to buy into this team after the win over Wisconsin.

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After an utter domination of Wisconsin, the Hawkeyes have once again received top marks in this week's report card.

Oct 31, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tony Diaz (14) reacts after scoring a touchdown as Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Cooper Catalano (44) looks on during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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It was about as dominant as things can be. Iowa dominated Wisconsin in every single way in a blowout win to get to 6-2.

Oct 31, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) looks to throw a pass against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Everything Iowa tried seemed to work against Wisconsin. That said, one thing stands out about this rivalry that has gone sideways.

Oct 24, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Kade Pieper (58) looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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It's time to see if Iowa can strike back. Wisconsin comes to Kinnick with high hopes and confidence, which demands a crisp performance from the Hawkeyes.

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It's another rivalry game for Iowa that is avoiding classic Big Ten weather. I don't know if that's good or not. Here's the forecast for Iowa vs. Wisconsin.

Sep 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleaders react before the game against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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