As No. 15 Iowa (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) looks to strengthen its College Football Playoff candidacy, the Hawkeyes return home to a sold-out Kinnick Stadium for a primetime clash against Purdue (3-6, 2-4 Big Ten).
Thanks to back-to-back wins over Wisconsin and Northwestern, where Iowa’s defense has looked sensational, Iowa has earned the No. 15 in the College Football Playoff rankings. While Purdue is not necessarily the toughest competition, Hawkeye fans have learned all too well that the Boilermakers can play spoiler in any game.
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Fortunately for Iowa, quarterback Hank Brown has been playing exceptionally well lately and will face a Boilermakers program that recently dismissed its defensive coordinator.
Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), and Kathryn Tappen (sideline) have the call from Kinnick Stadium for NBC.
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Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; A Iowa Hawkeyes fan looks on before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; A Iowa Hawkeyes fan looks on before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; The Iowa Hawkeyes come out of the tunnel before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) and wide receiver Alex Eichmann (17) interact on the field before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; The Northwestern Wildcats take the field against the Iowa Hawkeyes at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) passes the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) catches a pass as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Damon Walters (21) tackles him during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) and quarterback Hank Brown (9) celebrate Brown’s touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleaders during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz on the sidelines in a game against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talks to a referee during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Nicco Marchiol (4) passes the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Joseph Himon II (6) runs with the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Styles (18) tackles him during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tony Diaz (14) catches a touchdown pass as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Damon Walters (21) defends during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tony Diaz (14) celebrates his touchdown reception with tight end DJ Vonnahme (81) during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Cam Buffington (33) tackles Northwestern Wildcats running back Caleb Komolafe (5) during the second half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Cam Buffington (33) celebrates a defensive stop against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back L.J. Phillips Jr. (21) runs the ball as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Robert Fitzgerald (6) defends him during the first half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Cam Buffington (33) and linebacker Landyn van Kekerix (23) tackle Northwestern Wildcats running back Caleb Komolafe (5) during the second half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes kicker Caden Buhr (92) kicks a field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Addison Ostrenga (87) celebrates a field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes kicker Caden Buhr (92) celebrates his field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Kahmari Brown (43) applies pressure on Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Nicco Marchiol (4) during the second half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Kobie McKinzie (2) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes running back L.J. Phillips Jr. (21) during the second half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Iowa football vs Northwestern: Best photos of Hawkeyes’ 24-10 win
Nov 7, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Damon Walters (21) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes running back L.J. Phillips Jr. (21) during the second half at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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