# Iowa vs NIU: Rebuilding & Revenge

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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: 2026-06-12T18:40:09+00:00
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Iowa heads into 2026 with a big home showdown against a transformed Northern Illinois squad—new coach, new conference, and a roster in rebuilding mode. After a brutal 3-9 season, NIU loses key playmakers and promotes defensive coordinator Rob Harley as interim head coach, tasked with reviving an offense that’s struggled to score. Facing a tougher Mountain West schedule, NIU’s identity is up for grabs. Iowa, with a 9-1 all-time edge and a recent 2013 loss to Jordan Lynch, should win—but questions linger around their own QB and offensive line. The game’s outcome will hinge on Iowa’s ability to execute early and shut down NIU’s offense. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/c3dd0c2aea229c09

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