Iowa Football Announces Future Nonconference Opponents

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Iowa Football Announces Future Nonconference Opponents

As college football continues to evolve, teams are finalizing their schedules years ahead of time. The Iowa Hawkeyes have recently announced their future nonconference opponents for the upcoming seasons.

Iowa Football’s Future Nonconference Opponents

According to reports from Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register, Iowa has secured two additional nonconference matchups. They will face the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) twice, with a game set for September 1, 2029. Iowa will also compete against North Dakota on September 18, 2027.

History with Northern Iowa

  • Iowa has a perfect record against UNI, winning all seven previous encounters.
  • The last matchup occurred in 2018, where Iowa triumphed with a score of 38-14.
  • In past games, UNI has come close to victory, losing by only one score twice: 31-23 in 2014 and 17-16 in 2009.

Upcoming Nonconference Schedule

The Iowa Hawkeyes have detailed their nonconference schedules for both the 2026 and 2027 seasons:

Year Opponent Matches
2026
  • vs. Northern Illinois
  • vs. Iowa State
  • vs. Northern Iowa
2027
  • vs. Ball State
  • @ Iowa State
  • vs. North Dakota

With these strategic additions, Iowa is setting a competitive stage for upcoming football seasons. Stay updated on Iowa football news by following Emegypt and engaging on social media platforms.