Hawkeyes Dominate, Find New Stars | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Iowa crushed Northern Illinois 40-0 in a dominant season opener, showcasing a balanced offense, a stifling defense, and explosive special teams. Quarterbacks Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski both flashed potential—Brown’s poise and efficiency earned him the starting nod for next week’s rivalry game. Tony Diaz shined with seven catches for 84 yards and a TD, while Kamari Moulton powered the ground game with 182 yards and two scores. The defense held firm, forcing turnovers and limiting NIU’s offense. And on special teams? Evan James exploded for 108 yards and a 77-yard touchdown return—signaling a new weapon for Iowa’s punt returns. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2ef7e928560d787