https://dearoldgold.com/early-odds-give-niu-a-slim-chance-of-making-it-a-game-against-iowa-in-week-one-01m1hfxgeskjDear Old GoldenEarly odds give NIU a slim chance of making it a game against Iowa in week oneIowa Football,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,College Football,Northern Illinois Football2026-09-02T19:55:00Z2026-09-02T19:55:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8640,h_4860,x_0,y_585/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m1hg8bg4eccxsabt0a.jpgOct 11, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) celebrates a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ross Harried-Imagn Imageshttps://dearoldgold.com/the-injury-bug-has-bitten-early-as-5-hawkeyes-will-miss-the-season-opener-against-niu-01m1fd13yhjsDear Old GoldenThe injury bug has bitten early as 5 Hawkeyes will miss the season opener against NIUIowa Football,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,Tyler Brown,Trent Wilson,College Football2026-09-02T16:34:12Z2026-09-02T16:34:12Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1707,h_960,x_0,y_178/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m1hmyhzkwbc0pjww13.jpgIowa tight end DJ Vonnahme (81) attepts a catch as defensive back Tyler Brown (2) defends April 25, 2026 during the team’s spring practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.https://dearoldgold.com/3-important-takeaways-from-iowa-s-first-depth-chart-release-of-the-regular-season-01m1f7mx77cjDear Old Golden3 important takeaways from Iowa's first depth chart release of the regular seasonIowa Football,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,College Football2026-09-01T20:35:00Z2026-09-01T20:35:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3616,h_2034,x_1133,y_186/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m1f8093t09p34y0zdy.jpgIowa quarterback Hank Brown (9) passes the football Aug. 15, 2026 during the Kids Day at Kinnick open practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.https://dearoldgold.com/multiple-former-hawkeyes-who-were-victims-of-nfl-cutdown-received-another-chance-01m1f4cpbm13Dear Old GoldenMultiple former Hawkeyes who were victims of NFL cutdown received another chanceIowa Hawkeyes,Iowa Football,Iowa,Hawkeyes,Hawkeyes in the NFL,NFL2026-09-01T19:15:26Z2026-09-01T19:15:26Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6631,h_3729,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m1f4nkg2z2m886b4j2.jpgAug 22, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Goodson (25) runs for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images