Iowa vs Northwestern Prediction 11/7/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

Iowa vs Northwestern Prediction

I’ll lean toward Iowa, so long as they don’t suffer the proverbial “big-win hangover,” that is. The Hawkeyes played a stellar game in their win over Wisconsin last weekend, holding the Badgers to just nine first downs, 235 total yards and a 4-of-13 success rate on third downs alongside three takeaways. The offense was solid as well on 20 first downs, 362 total yards and 8-of-15 on third downs. The Hawkeyes had previously gone 1-2 in a three-game stretch with 14 or fewer points scored in both losses.

As for Northwestern, they gave up 17 first downs and 441 total yards in their loss to Oregon last weekend. The Wildcats managed 22 first downs and 456 yards offensively with a shaky 7-of-17 on third downs. The defeat halted a four-game win streak, so Northwestern will really want to dig in here to get another victory before going to Ohio State on November 14.

Game Info, Stats and Previews

The Iowa Hawkeyes and the Northwestern Wildcats meet Saturday in college football action from Ryan Field in Evanston. Here’s a collection of relevant information and reasoning for a sound Iowa vs Northwestern prediction. We have looked at this information from a betting perspective and attempted to determine the best Iowa vs Northwestern pick. We will also examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. We will tie it all together to the pick summary, resulting in a sensible prediction for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Hawkeyes got off to a great start this year but things have been shaky lately. Iowa kicked things off with wins over Northern Illinois, Iowa State, Northern Iowa and Michigan in the first four. A 1-2 stretch came in the next three outings though, with a win over Washington in between losses to Ohio State and Minnesota. In the first seven games that gave Iowa a 5-2 overall record in the books.

In the Halloween matchup with Wisconsin the Hawkeyes got off to a great start, bagging two touchdowns and two field goals for a 20-0 edge at the break. Iowa kept it going in the second half with a great defensive effort and knocked off the No. 25-ranked team 30-0. QB Hank Brown had a 20-of-24 line for 222 yards and two scores. Xavier Williams carried 20 times for 78 yards and Tony Diaz caught four balls for 75 yards and a touchdown.

Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview

Over on the Wildcats’ side, they were able to come out of the gate this year with a couple of wins, taking out South Dakota State and Colorado in that pair. Northwestern would take their first loss to Indiana on September 25, but then followed up with wins over Penn State, Ball State, Michigan State and Rutgers in the next four. Through seven games the Wildcats held a nice 6-1 overall record.

Matched up against Oregon last weekend the Wildcats posted a TD in the first quarter and another in the second on the way to a 20-13 halftime advantage. Northwestern was within one point early in the fourth quarter 27-26 but got shut out the rest of the way in a 34-26 loss. QB Aidan Chiles was 22-of-38 for 281 yards and a score while also leading the rush with 14 totes for 93 yards and another TD. Griffin Wilde added three catches for 146 yards and a touchdown.

Iowa Hawkeyes @ Northwestern Wildcats Betting Trends: Week 10

Northwestern Wildcats Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 10, Jackson Kleather ranks T7th amongst FBS players for made field goals (15) this season.

Iowa Hawkeyes Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 10, Tony Diaz leads Iowa for receiving yards (461) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Northwestern ranks 2nd among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (97.1).
• Northwestern ranks 6th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (1.9).
• Iowa ranks T3rd among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (115).
• Iowa ranks 4th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (12.5).

Andrew Jett's Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes +1.5