# Hawkeyes Kick Off 2026 Season | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

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Podcast: [Iowa Hawkeyes Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-hawkeyes-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7469056)
Published: 2026-09-05T16:02:58+00:00
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Iowa Hawkeyes open their 2026 season at home against Northern Illinois, chasing momentum after a solid 9-4 campaign last year. With Coach Ferentz’s storied legacy and a rebuilding roster—only 8 starters returning, including just 3 on defense—the spotlight’s on the quarterback battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. Fans are primed for a wild ride as new talent hits the field for the first time. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/63b03b6e953a0c9a

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