How to Watch Iowa vs. Northwestern: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 26, 2024

How to Watch Iowa vs. Northwestern: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 26, 2024

Updated Oct. 26, 2024 3:30 p.m. ET
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One of the best runners in college football will be featured when Kaleb Johnson and the Iowa Hawkeyes (4-3) take on the Northwestern Wildcats (3-4) on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

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Iowa vs. Northwestern: Head to Head

  • Iowa has defeated Northwestern two times in the past two matchups.
  • The two teams are split ATS (1-1) in those meetings while the scoring has gone over the point total on one occasion.
  • Iowa has outscored Northwestern 43 points to 20 in the past two games.

Iowa's 2024 Schedule

Date Opponent Score
8/31/2024 vs. Illinois State W 40-0
9/7/2024 vs. Iowa State L 20-19
9/14/2024 vs. Troy W 38-21
9/21/2024 at Minnesota W 31-14
10/5/2024 at Ohio State L 35-7
10/12/2024 vs. Washington W 40-16
10/19/2024 at Michigan State L 32-20
10/26/2024 vs. Northwestern -
11/2/2024 vs. Wisconsin -
11/8/2024 at UCLA -
11/23/2024 at Maryland -
11/29/2024 vs. Nebraska -

Iowa 2024 Stats & Insights

  • Iowa is putting up 346.9 yards per game offensively this season (103rd in the FBS), and are surrendering 337.7 yards per game (45th) on the defensive side of the ball.
  • Iowa ranks seventh-worst in passing offense (136.9 passing yards per game), but thas been slightly better on defense, ranking 83rd with 224.9 passing yards allowed per contest.
  • The Hawkeyes are putting up 27.9 points per game offensively this year (73rd in the FBS), and they are surrendering 19.7 points per game (30th) on the defensive side of the ball.
  • The Hawkeyes have been clicking on all fronts in the running game this year, as they rank 16th-best in rushing offense (210 rushing yards per game) and 25th-best in rushing defense (112.9 rushing yards allowed per game).
  • Iowa is putting up a 45.2% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (31st in the FBS), and is surrendering a 35.1% third-down percentage (45th) on the defensive side of the ball.
  • The Hawkeyes own the 18th-best turnover margin in college football at +6, forcing 12 turnovers (28th in the FBS) while turning it over six times (22nd in the FBS).

Iowa 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Kaleb Johnson RB 1,035 YDS / 13 TD / 147.9 YPG / 7.8 YPC
16 REC / 102 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 14.6 REC YPG
Cade McNamara QB 944 YDS (61%) / 6 TD / 4 INT
Reece Vander Zee WR 14 REC / 176 YDS / 3 TD / 25.1 YPG
Jacob Gill WR 16 REC / 169 YDS / 1 TD / 28.2 YPG
Jay Higgins LB 61 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT
Aaron Graves DL 14 TKL / 3 TFL / 5 SACK
Nick Jackson LB 35 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Ethan Hurkett DL 24 TKL / 1 TFL / 2.5 SACK

Northwestern's 2024 Schedule

Date Opponent Score
8/31/2024 vs. Miami (OH) W 13-6
9/6/2024 vs. Duke L 26-20
9/14/2024 vs. Eastern Illinois W 31-7
9/21/2024 at Washington L 24-5
10/5/2024 vs. Indiana L 41-24
10/11/2024 at Maryland W 37-10
10/19/2024 vs. Wisconsin L 23-3
10/26/2024 at Iowa -
11/2/2024 at Purdue -
11/16/2024 vs. Ohio State -
11/23/2024 at Michigan -
11/30/2024 vs. Illinois -

Northwestern 2024 Stats & Insights

  • Northwestern's offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, generating 286.4 total yards per game, which ranks sixth-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 58th with 350 total yards ceded per contest.
  • Northwestern's passing game has been struggling, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS with 166.3 passing yards per game. It has been more effective on defense, surrendering 246.6 passing yards per contest (104th-ranked).
  • The Wildcats' offense has been bottom-25 this season, putting up 19 points per game, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 29th with 19.6 points ceded per contest.
  • The Wildcats have been excelling on run defense, giving up just 103.4 rushing yards per contest (17th-best). On offense, they rank 105th in the FBS by compiling 120.1 rushing yards per game.
  • Northwestern ranks third-worst in third-down conversion rate (26.7%), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 46th in the FBS with a 35.2% third-down rate allowed.
  • The Wildcats have thrived in terms of turnovers, as the team's turnover margin of +5 ranks 24th-best in the FBS, with 12 forced turnovers (28th in the nation) and seven turnovers committed (35th in the nation).

Northwestern 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Jack Lausch QB 808 YDS (50.7%) / 4 TD / 2 INT
196 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 28 RUSH YPG
Cam Porter RB 319 YDS / 5 TD / 45.6 YPG / 4.4 YPC
A.J. Henning WR 34 REC / 357 YDS / 3 TD / 51 YPG
Bryce Kirtz WR 27 REC / 414 YDS / 0 TD / 59.1 YPG
Mac Uihlein LB 38 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Xander Mueller LB 34 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Theran Johnson DB 31 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD
Robert Fitzgerald DB 25 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

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