Iowa football opens as heavy favorites in opener vs. Northern Illinois - MSN
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Northern Iowa at Iowa
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- Kickoff
- Sep 19, 2026 12:00 AM ET
- TV
- Not available
- Week
- Week 3
- Game Type
- Nonconference / regular site
Matchup context
- Win probability
- Northern Iowa Not available / Iowa Not available
- Betting line
- Not available
- Series
- Iowa leads, 17-0
- Last meeting
- 2018: Northern Iowa at Iowa ended 14-38 (Iowa)
Recent meetings
2018Northern Iowa at Iowa14-38
2014Northern Iowa at Iowa23-31
2012Northern Iowa at Iowa16-27
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