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Read coverage on the Hawkeyes season opening win in one spot

  • ETHAN PETRIK
  • Sep 8, 2026
  • Sep 8, 2026 Updated 34 mins ago
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No. 22 Iowa defeated Northern Illinois 40-0 on Saturday in the 2026 season opener at Kinnick Stadium. Read about the season-opening blowout win at the link below. 

Iowa quarterback battle remains undecided after season-opener

IOWA CITY — Iowa still does not have a starting quarterback named after releasing its second depth chart of the season on Monday.

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Sep 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) throws a pass against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski remain locked in a quarterback battle that has lasted since the start of the 2026 offseason. Both saw action in the Hawkeyes' 40-0 win over Northern Illinois in the season-opener on Saturday.

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Sep 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski (10) looks to make a pass against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Moulton’s ground dominance, suffocating defense paved way for Iowa’s blowout win over NIU

Instant Reaction to Iowa's blowout win over NIU: Quarterbacks show why battle has been so close

Iowa downs Northern Illinois in season-opener

Moulton’s ground dominance, suffocating defense paved way for Iowa’s blowout win over NIU

IOWA CITY — Kamari Moulton could not be stopped, and the Iowa defense suffocated the Northern Illinois defense en route to a 40-0 win in Saturday’s season opener.

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Sep 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) runs for a 37 yard touchdown against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

 Jeffrey Becker

The No. 22 Hawkeyes (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) got 183 yards and two touchdowns from Moulton on 11 attempts while the Huskies (0-1, 0-0 Mountain West) mustered just 120 yards, including just seven on the ground.

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Instant Reaction to Iowa's blowout win over NIU: Quarterbacks show why battle has been so close

Iowa downs Northern Illinois in season-opener

How much is Iowa paying Northern Iowa, Northern Illinois for 2026 football matchups?

What Iowa said after beating Northern Illinois in 2026 season opener

IOWA CITY — No. 22 Iowa defeated Northern Illinois 40-0 on Saturday in the 2026 season opener at Kinnick Stadium.

Head coach Kirk Ferentz, quarterbacks Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, running back Kamari Moulton, wide receiver Tony Diaz, defensive lineman Bryce Hawthorne, linebacker Cam Buffington and cornerback Deshaun Lee met with the media after the game to discuss the win.

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Kirk Ferentz | Iowa Football | Sept. 5
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Hank Brown | Iowa Football | Sept. 5

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Kamari Moulton | Iowa Football | Sept. 5
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Tony Diaz | Iowa Football | Sept. 5

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Bryce Hawthorne | Iowa Football | Sept. 5

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Moulton’s ground dominance, suffocating defense paved way for Iowa’s blowout win over NIU

Instant Reaction to Iowa's blowout win over NIU: Quarterbacks show why battle has been so close

Iowa downs Northern Illinois in season-opener

Instant Reaction to Iowa's blowout win over NIU: Quarterbacks show why battle has been so close

IOWA CITY — No. 22 Iowa trounced Northern Illinois 40-0 in the 2026 season opener at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday.

The Hawkeyes (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) racked up 507 yards of total offense and held the Huskies (0-1, 0-0 Mountain West) to just 120 yards (7 rushing, 113 passing) and six first downs.

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Sep 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) throws a pass against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Sep 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tony Diaz (14) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Sep 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes kicker Caden Buhr (92) kicks a field goal as punter Tanner Philpott (35) holds during the second quarter against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Sep 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Zach Lutmer (6) tackles Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Jalen Macon (14) as defensive end Iose Epenesa (97) looks on during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Here's what to know ahead of the Hawkeyes football home opener

Iowa downs Northern Illinois in season-opener

IOWA CITY — No. 22 Iowa opened the 2026 college football season with a 40-0 rout of Northern Illinois on Saturday.

The Hawkeyes racked up 507 yards of total offense and held the Huskies to just 120 yards and six first down.

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Iowa FBall Kids' Day 25

Iowa's Hank Brown enters the field at Kinnick Stadium ahead of the Hawkeyes' Kids' Day open practice in Iowa City on Saturday, August 15.

 ETHAN PETRIK, Quad-City Times
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HANK BROWN TO TONY DIAZ FOR HIS 1ST HAWKEYE TD pic.twitter.com/jAIYgUsaIa

— Heavens! (@HeavensFX) September 5, 2026
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KAMARI MOULTON 50YDS TO THE HOUSE pic.twitter.com/bJ4ejEcG0y

— Heavens! (@HeavensFX) September 5, 2026
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Q1 4:10 | NIU 0, Iowa 20

MEEP MEEP x2

Moulton scores a 37-yard touchdown to break this one wide open.

He’s up to 132 yards (career-high) and two touchdowns on 6 attempts. pic.twitter.com/27GZkkWLaO

— Ethan Petrik (@ethan_petrik) September 5, 2026
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Q2 7:40 | NIU 0, Iowa 27

Jeremy Hecklinski has his first career touchdown pass!

He finds Kamari Moulton on a screen pass.

Looks like he could’ve hit Diaz too. pic.twitter.com/dpypBC9fle

— Ethan Petrik (@ethan_petrik) September 5, 2026
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Evan James to the house 💨

📺: @BigTenNetwork pic.twitter.com/DN2WLHQ9b2

— Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) September 5, 2026
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Here's what to know ahead of the Hawkeyes football home opener

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