Iowa vs Northern Illinois Preview | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Iowa football is just five days away from their season opener against Northern Illinois, a team making a fresh start in the Mountain West after losing most of their old conference mates. The Huskies are led by new interim head coach Rob Harley, a former sports broadcaster who found coaching through his TV work — an unusual but promising path. On the field, NIU’s quarterback battle is heating up with multiple transfers and returning players vying for the starting role. The rivalry between Iowa and NIU is no slouch either — despite Iowa’s overall series lead, the Huskies have consistently given them tough games, including some upsets. And yes, NIU’s campus features a real castle: Altgeld Hall, once the entire university, now a historic centerpiece. 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/ba52e6e064ceb2be