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Iowa Hawkeyes 2026 season opener
Overview
The Iowa Hawkeyes opened their 2026 season with a 40-0 shutout victory against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium. The No. 22 ranked team utilized a dominant defensive performance, holding Northern Illinois to just 120 total yards and only seven rushing yards.
Offensively, Kamari Moulton led the way with a career-high 183 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including scoring runs of 50 and 37 yards in the first quarter. Special teams also contributed to the score via a 77-yard punt return touchdown by Evan James.
The long-standing quarterback competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski saw Brown earn the start. Brown completed 12 of 20 passes for 129 yards and a touchdown to Tony Diaz, while Hecklinski completed 7 of 16 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown to Xavier Williams. Despite Brown showing “veteran command,” the competition for the starting role remains unresolved.
Iowa will next host Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk game.
Entities
Kirk Ferentz · Iowa Hawkeyes · Hank Brown · Northern Illinois Huskies · Big Ten Network
Timeline
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8 days ago
[SPORTS] 9 sourcesIowa Hawkeyes defeat Northern Illinois 40-0 in season openerNo. 22 Iowa defeated Northern Illinois 40-0 in their season opener, led by Kamari Moulton’s 183 rushing yards and a dominant defensive performance that held the Huskies to 120 total yards.
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12 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesIowa Hawkeyes prepare for season opener against Northern IllinoisThe #22 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes prepare for their season opener against Northern Illinois, showcasing a new reliance on transfer portal talent and a continued defensive strength.
Sources
blackheartgoldpants.com · dailyiowan.com · hawkeyesports.com · messengernews.net · mymotherlode.com · newsday.com · saturdaydownsouth.com · si.com · world-today-news.com
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