Iowa's Big Test Against Northern Illinois | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Iowa’s season opener against Northern Illinois could be a real test — and not just because of the underdog vibes. While Iowa usually handles lower-tier teams, this year’s opponent packs serious firepower: QB Taron Dickens, who threw for 3,500 yards and 38 TDs last season with elite accuracy and minimal turnovers; Telly Johnson Jr., a bruising back averaging nearly 6 yards per carry and capable of breaking big plays; and receivers DeAree Rogers and Cam Thompson, both dangerous weapons in space. With Iowa’s secondary dealing with injuries and shuffling, this matchup could expose defensive lapses if they’re not locked in from the start. 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/41dd6fff9b6bcfc3