No. 21 Iowa's defense, combined with a strong performance from Hank Brown, handed Northwestern its first loss at its new stadium with a 24-10 victory on November 8, 2026.
The Hawkeyes' defensive unit stifled the Wildcats' offense throughout the game, while Brown contributed key plays on the other side of the ball to secure the win.
The result marks Northwestern's first defeat at the newly opened venue.
