Week 1 · Saturday, September 5 at 2:15 PM MT · Kinnick Stadium · BTN
Vegas line: Iowa -31.5 · total 44.5
Season Efficiency Comparison
Verified 2026 season ratings for both programs (0-100 scale).
| NIU | Metric | IOWA |
|---|---|---|
| 50.0 | Offense | 71.6 |
| 60.0 | Defense | 90.5 |
| 54.8 | Pass offense | 67.6 |
| 59.1 | Rush offense | 77.5 |
| 62.8 | Pass rush | 77.0 |
| 44.3 | CFB 360 rating | 78.4 |