Northwestern suffered a 24-10 loss to No. 19 Iowa on November 7, 2026, at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. The Wildcats struggled to contain the Hawkeyes' offense, resulting in an aggravating defeat for the home team.
Quarterback Nicco Marchiol attempted to lead the Northwestern offense, but the Wildcats could not overcome Iowa's defense. The loss drops Northwestern further in the standings while Iowa maintains its ranked status.
