Iowa vs NIU: Bears Draft Targets Watch | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

This Saturday’s Iowa vs. Northern Illinois college football showdown is a must-watch for Chicago Bears fans—especially with both schools boasting strong alumni ties in Illinois. While Iowa enters as the favorite, don’t overlook NIU’s knack for upsets, having beaten powerhouse programs like Alabama, Notre Dame, and Nebraska since 2000. The game also offers a scouting goldmine: Iowa’s offensive linemen Kade Pieper and Trevor Lauck, projected early-round NFL picks, could be future Bears starters, while defensive back Zach Lutmer—a versatile safety/DB combo—might be just the type of talent the Bears need to bolster their secondary. It’s more than just a college game—it’s a potential draft preview. 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/a4c83142fe37f3de