Iowa Hawkeyes face Northwestern Wildcats in Big Ten matchup

The No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes are scheduled to visit the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on November 7, 2026. Both teams enter the Week 10 matchup with 6-2 overall records and 3-2 records in Big Ten play. Both programs have already secured bowl eligibility.

Iowa enters the game following a 30-0 shutout victory against Wisconsin, relying heavily on a strong defensive unit. Northwestern has maintained an unbeaten streak in five home games this season, though they are coming off a 34-26 loss to Oregon. While Iowa has won the last four meetings between the two programs, Northwestern has shown increased offensive production this season.