CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
Northern Illinois
Offensive efficiency (PPA)4th pct.
Offensive success rate10th pct.
Explosiveness19th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)3th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed1th pct.
Havoc rate0th pct.
Iowa
Offensive efficiency (PPA)71th pct.
Offensive success rate70th pct.
Explosiveness38th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)65th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed82th pct.
Havoc rate62th pct.
Northern Illinois · Returning production
Overall (PPA)43.7%
Passing137.7%
Rushing28.9%
Receiving92.9%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 6-14-2 · O/U 11-9-2 · avg. margin -1.8
Iowa · Returning production
Overall (PPA)34.2%
Passing16.3%
Rushing19.7%
Receiving55.9%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 14-9-1 · O/U 15-8 · avg. margin +9.7
Head-to-head
Last 2 meetings2026Northern Illinois 0–40 Iowa
2018Northern Illinois 7–33 Iowa
Venue & conditions
Kinnick Stadium · Iowa City, IA
94°F · 9.3 mph wind · 4% precip. chance