Northwestern suffered a 24-10 loss to No. 19 Iowa on November 7, 2026, at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. The Wildcats' quarterback Nicco Marchiol (No. 4) was seen passing during the contest, but the offense could not overcome the Hawkeyes' defense.
The defeat marks another setback for Northwestern in the 2026 college football season. Iowa, ranked 19th nationally, secured the victory on the road.
