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Iowa vs Northern Iowa
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Iowa Hawkeyes | 18 | Iowa leads |
 Northern Iowa Panthers | 0 |
Meetings since 1899: 18. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Iowa has won the last 18 meetings.
18-0 Regular season
10-0 Last 10
39-7 Avg score
18 Longest Iowa win run
Biggest Iowa win 95-0 in 1914, a 95-point margin.
Every Iowa vs Northern Iowa meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 55-0 |
| 2018 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 38-14 |
| 2014 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 31-23 |
| 2012 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 27-16 |
| 2009 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 17-16 |
| 2005 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 45-21 |
| 1997 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 66-0 |
| 1995 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 34-13 |
| 1914 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 95-0 |
| 1913 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 45-3 |
| 1912 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 35-7 |
| 1905 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 41-5 |
| 1904 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 11-5 |
| 1903 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 29-0 |
| 1902 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 26-5 |
| 1901 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 16-0 |
| 1900 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 68-0 |
| 1899 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 22-0 |
Scores from the Iowa perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1899.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Iowa Hawkeyes lead the series since 1899, 18-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Iowa and Northern Iowa meet.
How to watch Iowa vs Northern Iowa
When Iowa and Northern Iowa are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Iowa radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Iowa vs Northern Iowa time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Iowa this season
Follow Iowa in the title race on the Big Ten standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Big Ten rivalry pages, or browse every Big Ten matchup.
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Iowa vs Northern Iowa: the essentials
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northern Iowa Panthers is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the MVFC (FCS). Iowa Hawkeyes lead the series since 1899, 18-0. Across 18 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Iowa vs Northern Iowa head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Iowa Hawkeyes team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Northern Iowa against the whole conference, see Northern Iowa vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Iowa and Northern Iowa?
Iowa Hawkeyes lead the series since 1899, 18-0. The two programs have met 18 times on record.
How can I watch Iowa vs Northern Iowa?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Iowa and Northern Iowa in the same conference?
No. Iowa plays in the Big Ten. Northern Iowa plays in the MVFC (FCS). This is a non-conference game.