# Iowa vs NIU: New Coaches, Big Expectations | 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: 2026-09-05T14:14:27+00:00
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The 2026 football season kicks off with Iowa hosting Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium — a pivotal opener for both teams. NIU, under new head coach Rob Harley and in their first year in the Mountain West, are rebuilding with a run-first, turnover-focused approach, still without a named starting QB. Iowa, meanwhile, boasts one of the best running back corps in a decade and faces questions at QB with Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski competing. The Hawkeyes’ defense, loaded with new starters, must contain NIU’s ground game. Kickoff is at 3:15 PM CT on BTN — a game that could set the tone for the entire season. 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/aba9f9038032dedd

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