Hawkeyes face a tough Saturday test against Northern Iowa, missing key player DJ Vonnahme—last year’s top receiver—who’s sidelined with an injury. With Vonnahme out, Tony Diaz and Reece Vander Zee will step up at tight end, Diaz already leading the team in receptions. The offense also faces uncertainty with starting RB Kamari Moulton listed day-to-day and backup L.J. Phillips Jr. still recovering from an ankle injury. QB Hank Brown remains the starter. Northern Iowa, coming off a big win and honoring Kurt Warner, is hungry and dangerous—making this a must-win game for Iowa despite their injuries.

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The Hawkeyes edged out Iowa State 16-13 in a nail-biting thriller, with the winning field goal coming with just 15 seconds left. This marks the seventh time in nine meetings the score has been within ten points—highlighting just how fiercely this rivalry is contested. What stood out? Zero turnovers and no sacks—a stark contrast to past games where mistakes often decided outcomes. Offensively, Iowa surprised fans with a balanced attack, throwing 30 times and running 29, deviating from their usual run-heavy approach. Quarterback Hank Brown dominated, completing 70% of his passes for 191 yards and a TD, solidifying his case as the starter. Defensively, they stifled Iowa State’s offense, holding them to just 13 points and three in the second half, while maintaining top-ten national rankings in scoring defense and total defense.

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Iowa’s run game stumbled against Iowa State, dropping from nearly 300 yards to just 93 — but head coach Kirk Ferentz blamed the Cyclones’ defense, not his offense, and pointed to Hank Brown’s strong passing as a key to victory. With conference play looming, Ferentz stressed adaptability and respect for every opponent, even FCS teams like Northern Iowa — recalling a close 2009 loss and praising their coach. Injuries are mounting: DJ Vonnahme out, Kamari Moulton day-to-day, while Tyler Brown and L.J. Phillips are rehabbing but could return soon. Ferentz’s message? Stay flexible, stay humble, and keep winning in multiple ways.

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