Relive Iowa football's 55-0 win over Northern Iowa with highlights, photos and postgame reaction from players and coaches.
Iowa defensive end Chima Chineke (40) tackles Northern Iowa running back Christian Collins (22) as he runs the ball on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa wide receiver Jaiden Ellis-Lahey (6) is guarded as he attempts a catch near the end zone against Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa celebrates after running back Xavier Williams (26) scores against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa quarterback Jaxon Dailey (15) hands off to running back Christian Collins (22) against Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa tight end Briggs Hughston (81) is knocked to the ground by Iowa defensive back Jaylen Watson (3) on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa quarterback Jaxon Dailey (15) is swarmed by the Iowa defense on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa stand during the National Anthem prior to their game against Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa Head Coach Todd Stepsis looks to the scoreboard during the National Anthem prior to the Panthers’ game against Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Fans in Kinnick Stadium do the Hawkeye Wave towards the Stead Family Children’s Hospital against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Fans in Kinnick Stadium do the Hawkeye Wave towards the Stead Family Children’s Hospital against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Fans in Kinnick Stadium do the Hawkeye Wave towards the Stead Family Children’s Hospital against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa enters the field prior to their game against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa enters the field prior to their game against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa enters the field prior to their game against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
The Iowa Marching Band performs the National Anthem during pregame against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Fans celebrate a touchdown against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa quarterback Hank Brown (9) prepares to make the handoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa running back Nathan McNeil (5) runs for the touchdown against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa running back Nathan McNeil (5) avoids the tackle from Northern Iowa linebacker Braden McShane (36) on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa offensive lineman Connor Best (75) is tackled by Iowa linebacker Cam Buffington (33) on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa quarterback Jaxon Dailey (15) steps back in the pocket against Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa quarterback Hank Brown (9) makes the handoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa safety Jordan McClom (1) attempts to tackle Iowa running back Nathan McNeil (5) on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa running back Xavier Williams (26) runs for the touchdown as Northern Iowa safety Anthony Isley (35) gives chase on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa Eli Ozick makes the kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa wide receiver Ben Gordon (14) runs the ball for yardage against Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa quarterback Jaxon Dailey (15) makes a pass against Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa Head Coach Todd Stepsis looks to the scoreboard against Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa defensive back Jacob Wallace (11) makes an interception against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa running back Taj Hughes (25) drives through the Iowa defense on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa running back Nathan McNeil (5) is swarmed by Northern Iowa defenders on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) avoids the tackle from Northern Iowa cornerback Mekhi Toms (3) on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa quarterback Jaxon Dailey (15) makes a pass against Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa defensive lineman Will Hubert (57) rushes Northern Iowa quarterback Jaxon Dailey (15) on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa safety Anthony Isley (35) tackles Iowa wide receiver Dayton Howard (7) as he runs the ball on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Northern Iowa wide receiver Ben Gordon (14) holds off the tackle from Iowa defensive back Anthony Hawkins (5) on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa running back Xavier Williams (26) avoids the tackle fromNorthern Iowa safety Brock Carpenter (34) as he runs for a touchdown on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa running back Xavier Williams (26) runs for a touchdown against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa running back Braeden Jackson (22) is tackled by Northern Iowa linebackers John Powers (33) and Kolben Miller (10) against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa tight end Mason Woods (19) avoids the tackle from Northern Iowa linebacker John Powers (33) as he runs the ball on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Q2 12:59 | UNI 0, Iowa 28
— Ethan Petrik (@ethan_petrik) September 19, 2026
Hank Brown improves to 11-of-11 for 135 yards and two touchdowns with this 14-yard screen to Addison Ostrenga.
Seems like the #Hawkeyes QB battle is OVER. pic.twitter.com/6JPvJcpoME
Q1 0:24 | UNI 0, Iowa 21
— Ethan Petrik (@ethan_petrik) September 19, 2026
No Moulton, no problem.
Xavier Williams becomes the third #Hawkeyes running back to find the end zone in the first quarter with this 48-yard score.
Brown is up to 10-of-10 for 121 yards and 1 TD. pic.twitter.com/uSeBtDDe1p
Q1 5:48 | UNI 0, Iowa 14
— Ethan Petrik (@ethan_petrik) September 19, 2026
Perfect pitch and catch from Hank Brown to Braeden Jackson on this PA Wheel.#Hawkeyes lead by 14.
Brown is 8-for-8 for 89 yards and a touchdown. pic.twitter.com/iQ0DqjyFyp
Q1 11:11 | UNI 0, Iowa 7
— Ethan Petrik (@ethan_petrik) September 19, 2026
Nathan McNeil Capps an 8-play, 75-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown plunge.
The #Hawkeyes used 3 different running backs on that drive. pic.twitter.com/5nmbOPO9zH
Hank Brown was perfect through the air, Iowa’s running backs erupted and the Hawkeyes cruised past UNI. Here are five takeaways from Iowa's nonconference finale.
Xavier Williams scored three times, Hank Brown went 12-for-12 and No. 18 Iowa overwhelmed UNI to finish nonconference play 3-0.
