CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
Northern Illinois
Offensive efficiency (PPA)7th pct.
Offensive success rate3th pct.
Explosiveness54th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)35th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed26th pct.
Havoc rate3th pct.
Iowa
Offensive efficiency (PPA)56th pct.
Offensive success rate67th pct.
Explosiveness3th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)88th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed79th pct.
Havoc rate68th 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
Player props
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