Iowa Hawkeyes defeat Northwestern Wildcats 24-10: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Iowa Hawkeyes 24, Northwestern Wildcats 10
The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the Northwestern Wildcats 24-10 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Ryan Field. The Iowa Hawkeyes covered the spread as 3-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 42.5, with 34 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats final score and game recap
The Iowa Hawkeyes led 7-0 after the first quarter and 14-0 at halftime. The second half was even at 10-10. The Iowa Hawkeyes led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- L.J. Phillips Jr. (Iowa Hawkeyes): 21 carries for 128 yards.
- Hank Brown (Iowa Hawkeyes): 16/21 passing for 126 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Nicco Marchiol (Northwestern Wildcats): 24/32 passing for 181 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Nicco Marchiol (Northwestern Wildcats): 23 carries for 52 yards.
Who covered the spread in Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats?
The Iowa Hawkeyes covered the spread as 3-point favorites, winning by 14 points.
The spread opened at Northwestern Wildcats -3 and closed at Iowa Hawkeyes -3.
Did Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats go over or under the total?
The game went under: 34 points combined against a closing total of 42.5, under by 8.5. 14 of the 34 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 45.5 and closed at 42.5.
How did AiQ's Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Iowa Hawkeyes to win at -162, a win (+$61.73 on a $100 bet).
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: Iowa Hawkeyes won the first quarter, paying -154.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the under, paying -120, with 7 points scored.
- Iowa Hawkeyes team total 22.5: the over, paying -122, with 24 scored.
- First-half total 21.5: the under, paying -115, with 14 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Iowa Hawkeyes won the first half, paying -142.
- First-half spread: Iowa Hawkeyes -1.5 covered, paying -112.
- Northwestern Wildcats team total 20.5: the under, paying -125, with 10 scored.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Iowa Hawkeyes at -160 and the Northwestern Wildcats at +130. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Iowa Hawkeyes a 59% favorite. The Iowa Hawkeyes won as the favorite at -160: $62.50 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Iowa Hawkeyes, the best price before the game was -150 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−2.6% value).
The spread moved toward the Iowa Hawkeyes between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 45.5 to 42.5, and the game went under.
Iowa Hawkeyes and Northwestern Wildcats betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Iowa Hawkeyes 7-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 7 times. That made it two straight wins for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
This result left the Northwestern Wildcats 6-3 in the 2026 regular season (5-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 3 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Northwestern Wildcats.
What's next for Iowa Hawkeyes and Northwestern Wildcats?
Next for the Iowa Hawkeyes: the Purdue Boilermakers at home on Friday, November 13, 2026. Next for the Northwestern Wildcats: at the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, November 14, 2026.