Iowa Can't Sleep on Northern Illinois | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Iowa’s Week 1 showdown with underdog Northern Illinois isn’t just another opener—it’s a high-stakes test where history looms large. After that shocking 2024 upset at Notre Dame, the Huskies are back as a four-touchdown underdog, and Iowa can’t afford to sleepwalk through this one. With a solid but imperfect opener record—and a painful 2013 loss still fresh in their minds—the Hawkeyes must dominate from the start to prove they’re ready for the season’s challenges. This game? It’s not just about winning—it’s about avoiding the trap of letting history repeat itself. 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/e8bfc94a1a4c384b