As the Iowa Hawkeyes prepare to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers (0-1) this Saturday, Hawkeye fans are hoping this iteration of the Iowa/UNI rivalry is a bit less exciting than the past two. David Johnson ran roughshod over Iowa’s young linebacker corps in 2014, and even the 2009 Orange Bowl champion Hawkeye team needed two blocked field goals to subdue the Panthers in their opening game. Iowa’s 2016 home loss to North Dakota State certainly serves as a reminder that a hungry, well-coached FCS team is capable of walking into hostile territory and pulling an upset.
Iowa Football Opponent Preview: Northern Iowa
