Iowa Tops Northwestern 24-10 in Evanston
The Hawkeyes earned their seventh win of the season with a road victory over the Wildcats.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
Iowa defeated Northwestern 24-10 in Evanston on November 7, 2026, picking up its seventh victory of the season. The Hawkeyes scored on their opening drive and held the Wildcats in check throughout the game.
Why it matters
The road win adds to Iowa's season total and gives fans a measure of how the team is performing late in the year. For Evanston, the game was a home contest for Northwestern against a visiting Big Ten opponent.
Iowa won 24-10, with LJ Phillips rushing for more than 100 yards at running back. The result gave the Hawkeyes their seventh win of the season.
The players
Iowa Hawkeyes
The University of Iowa's NCAA Division I football program, which competes in the Big Ten Conference.
Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern University's NCAA Division I football program, which plays its home games in Evanston and competes in the Big Ten Conference.
The details
Iowa scored on its first drive and its defense performed strongly against Northwestern's backup quarterback. Kamari Moulton was out for the game.
Timeline
November 7, 2026: Iowa defeats Northwestern 24-10 in Evanston.
Season Trajectory
Iowa's seventh win moves the Hawkeyes closer to the bowl eligibility threshold of six wins in a standard season. The result reflects how Iowa's defense and running game are performing against Big Ten competition late in the schedule.
Iowa's seventh win affects how the team is seeded for remaining conference games and any postseason consideration. Fantasy managers tracking LJ Phillips can note his more-than-100-yard rushing performance as a sign of his role in the Hawkeyes' backfield.
The takeaway
Iowa's win shows the Hawkeyes can finish strong on the road in conference play, and a healthy defense and running game remain central to their late-season results. Readers following the Big Ten should watch how these results shape the standings.
Further reading
For more on the Hawkeyes' schedule and results, see Football coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by On3.
