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There are good days. Then there are great days. For the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Week 3 performance against Northern Iowa in a 55-0 victory would count as a great day.

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Iowa Football's Biggest Winners in Week 3 Win Over Northern Iowa

Could you have asked for things to go any better if you were the Iowa Hawkeyes? The final nonconference game of the season against Northern Iowa was meant to be a time to perfect everything, and the Hawkeyes did just that.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 19

3 Things I Need Iowa Football To Show Me Against Northern Iowa

This Saturday is Iowa's final chance to clean up any messes when Northern Iowa comes to Kinnick Stadium. Iowa is a heavy favorite in this game and, while they shouldn't dismiss the Panthers, the Hawkeyes need to use this opportunity to work through any lingering issues.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 19

Iowa Hawkeyes Weather Report: Week 3 Forecast Could Change Gameplans

Week 3 of the college football season has arrived, and that brings the University of Northern Iowa Panthers to Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Iowa Football vs Northern Iowa: Preview, Storylines

The Iowa Hawkeyes are out to a 2-0 start on the 2026 season. Up next is a chance to sweep the three-game nonconference slate when the Northern Iowa Panthers enter Kinnick Stadium this Saturday.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 18

Air Raid: 3 Bold Predictions for the Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northern Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeyes have not thrown for 300 yards since Nate Stanley did so all the way back in 2019. It is the longest streak in the FBS, and one that Iowa doesn't really seem to mind.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 18

'Work the Hardest the Longest': Iowa Football's Mantra Embodies the Hawkeyes

They may not win every big game, but there is no doubt in anyone's mind that the Iowa Hawkeyes are going to come at you full force for four quarters, making you earn every single yard and every single play.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 18

Dress Rehearsal: The Iowa Hawkeyes With the Most to Gain Against Northern Iowa

It may be the final nonconference game for the Iowa Hawkeyes this Saturday, but it's also a dress rehearsal of sorts for Kirk Ferentz and his team. This

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 18

Iowa vs Northern Iowa: EA Sports College Football 27 Simulation Results

This week's EA Sports College Football 27 took some creativity, but we managed. We have a first look at what might go down when the Iowa Hawkeyes welcome the Northern Iowa Panthers to Kinnick Stadium on Saturday for their final nonconference game.

Iowa Football vs Northern Prediction: New Faces Steal the Day for the Hawkeyes

The hard part of the nonconference slate is out of the way. The Iowa Hawkeyes solved the puzzle against Iowa State this year, and now have a chance to stay unblemished in nonconference action.

Cam Buffington News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 17

Iowa LB Cam Buffington Ahead of Schedule, Thriving for the Hawkeyes

I think it's fair to say that Cam Buffington has arrived. Tallying 15 tackles in the Cy-Hawk game to be the leading force shutting down Iowa State's offense on the way to a home in-state rivalry victory is a true coming-out party for the Iowa Hawkeyes' linebacker.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 17

Is Iowa Football Doing More With Less? The Hawkeyes' NIL Budget Tells the Story

Does it come as any sort of surprise that the Iowa Hawkeyes are winning in the traditional way? Kirk Ferentz and his staff have grown to use the transfer portal more and more, but Iowa's success is still rooted in development.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 17

Iowa Women's Basketball: Takeaways, Expectations for the Hawkeyes' Big Ten Schedule

The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team is reloading for the 2026-27 season. They brought in elite high school talent, dug into the portal for plug-and-play starters, and brought back veteran scorers ready to take the next step.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 17

Make or Break: Iowa Basketball's Big Ten Success Could Boil Down a Four-Game Stretch

It's hard to know how teams are going to fare at this point before the college basketball season, but it's easier to look at a schedule and know a tough stretch when you see it.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 17

3 Iowa Hawkeyes Ready to Take Advantage of Opportunities vs Northern Iowa

This weekend presents the Iowa Hawkeyes with a unique opportunity on multiple fronts when Northern Iowa comes to Kinnick Stadium for a Week 2 showdown.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 16

What Stands Out About Iowa Basketball's Big Ten Schedule? Instant Takeaways

Ben McCollum is entering his second year as the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes, which means it's time to go from the Cinderella story to a consistent contender.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 16

Vanilla Ice Cream, No Sprinkles: Iowa Football's Biggest Defensive Question In Week 3

Part of me can't help but think this game might be Phil Parker's favorite game on the schedule for the Iowa Hawkeyes in 2026. And it's not because the Iowa Hawkeyes are massive favorites against Northern Iowa, either.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 16

Iowa Football's Biggest Offensive Question in Week 3: A Complete Passing Game

The year is 2026, and the Iowa Hawkeyes have an elite wide receiver on the outside making big plays and taking the top off defenses. He goes by Tony Diaz.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 16

Iowa Football QBs: Is Kirk Ferentz Giving Lip Service or Telling the Truth?

It's the storyline that just won't die. The Iowa Hawkeyes are still listing Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski as the starters on the weekly depth chart and have yet to make a committed decision as we enter Week 3.

College Football News / ESPN / September 15

Iowa TE Vonnahme likely out vs. Northern Iowa, Ferentz says

Iowa could be without several offensive contributors Saturday as it wraps up non-league play by hosting Northern Iowa, including starting tight end DJ Vonnahme who was injured in last week's victory over Iowa State, coach Kirk Ferentz said on Tuesday.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 15

The Best Matchups Iowa Football Can Fine-Tune vs Northern Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeyes come into Week 3 with a 2-0 mark, with a great opportunity to close out the nonconference schedule 3-0. The Hawkeyes host the Northern Iowa Panthers from the FCS ranks in a game that sees Iowa heavily favored.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 15

Should the Iowa Hawkeyes Prefer the SEC or ACC in Bowl Projections?

It's only Week 3, but bowl projections are more than abundant in the college football world. The Iowa Hawkeyes, a mainstay in bowl season, are already a third of the way to bowl eligibility after getting off to a 2-0 start against Northern Illinois and Iowa State.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 15

Iowa Football's Five Most Important Players Through Two Games

We know at its core, Iowa Football is a team and program built on a team-first mentality and culture that is instilled into every player and coach on the roster.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 15

ESPN FPI Punishes Iowa Football For Winning an In-State Rivalry Game

The main goal is to win the game, right? That's what the Iowa Hawkeyes did against the Iowa State Cyclones to get to 2-0 on the young season. It was a grind, and it was ugly at times.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9

No. 21 Iowa, Iowa State ramp up for defining moment in Cy-Hawk rivalry

Iowa State emerged victorious in its last two trips to Iowa City, but that was under former coach Matt Campbell. New Cyclones coach Jimmy Rogers matches wits against Iowa coaching legend Kirk Ferentz in the Cy-Hawk rivalry for the first time on Saturday night when Iowa State and the No.