Iowa Hawkeyes defeat Northern Illinois Huskies 40-0: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Northern Illinois Huskies 0, Iowa Hawkeyes 40
The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the Northern Illinois Huskies 40-0 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Kinnick Stadium. The Iowa Hawkeyes covered the spread as 31-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 44.5, with 40 points combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 2-1.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Iowa Hawkeyes final score and game recap
The Iowa Hawkeyes led 20-0 after the first quarter and 33-0 at halftime. They outscored the Northern Illinois Huskies 7-0 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kelan McInerney (Northern Illinois Huskies): 3 catches for 55 yards.
- La'Don Bryant (Northern Illinois Huskies): 4 catches for 42 yards.
- Kamari Moulton (Iowa Hawkeyes): 11 carries for 183 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Tony Diaz (Iowa Hawkeyes): 7 catches for 84 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Iowa Hawkeyes?
The Iowa Hawkeyes covered the spread as 31-point favorites, winning by 40 points.
Did Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Iowa Hawkeyes go over or under the total?
The game went under: 40 points combined against a closing total of 44.5, under by 4.5. 33 of the 40 points came in the first half.
How did AiQ's Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Iowa Hawkeyes predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 2-1.
- Player props: 2-1, +$68.78 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Iowa Hawkeyes player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 2-1 in this game, +$68.78 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Reece Vander Zee (Iowa Hawkeyes): over 26.5 receiving yards at -119, finished with 32, a win.
- L.J. Phillips Jr. (Iowa Hawkeyes): under 45.5 rushing yards at -118, finished with 5, a win.
- Kamari Moulton (Iowa Hawkeyes): under 77.5 rushing yards at -118, finished with 183, a loss.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Iowa Hawkeyes odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Northern Illinois Huskies at +3231 and the Iowa Hawkeyes at -11112. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Iowa Hawkeyes a 97% favorite. The Iowa Hawkeyes won as the favorite at -11112: $0.90 profit on a $100 bet.
Northern Illinois Huskies and Iowa Hawkeyes betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Northern Illinois Huskies 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Iowa Hawkeyes 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Northern Illinois Huskies and Iowa Hawkeyes?
Next for the Northern Illinois Huskies: the Illinois State Redbirds at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Iowa Hawkeyes: the Iowa State Cyclones at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.