Iowa at Northwestern
Saturday, November 7, 2026 Share
Iowa plays at Northwestern on Saturday, November 7. It will be their 87th meeting; Iowa leads the series 55–28–3.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at Ryan Field, Evanston
Players to watch
Iowa
- Running backKamari Moulton519 rushing yards, 4 TDLast: at Washington, 26 carries, 208 yards ★, 2 TD; 1 catch, −2 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- QuarterbackHank Brown832 passing yards, 5 TDLast: vs. Ohio State, 12 of 27, 132 yards, 1 INTTeam leader in passing yards
- LinebackerCam Buffington52 tackles, 2 sacksLast: at Washington, 8 tackles, 2 sacks ★Team leader in tackles
Northwestern
- QuarterbackAidan Chiles1,398 passing yards, 9 TDLast: at Michigan State, 18 of 27, 226 yards; 16 carries, 25 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backCaleb Komolafe401 rushing yards, 4 TDLast: at Michigan State, 15 carries, 67 yards, 1 TD; 4 catches, 51 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerBraydon Brus52 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 INTLast: at Michigan State, 15 tackles ★Team leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Iowa 52% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Iowa–Northwestern gameIowa leads 55–28–3 in 86 meetings.
| 2024 | Iowa 40, Northwestern 14 | |
| 2023 | Iowa 10, Northwestern 7 | |
| 2022 | Iowa 33, Northwestern 13 | |
| 2021 | Iowa 17, Northwestern 12 | |
| 2020 | Northwestern 21, Iowa 20 | |
| 2019 | Iowa 20, Northwestern 0 |
Around this game
Iowa
- Next gamevs. PurdueNov. 14, 2026
- SeasonIowa in 2026
- ProgramIowa history and records
Northwestern
- Next gameat Ohio StateNov. 14, 2026
- SeasonNorthwestern in 2026
- ProgramNorthwestern history and records