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Northern Illinois vs. Iowa

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Sep 5, 2026
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Northern Illinois vs. Iowa

$0 Vol.

50%

Spread: Iowa (-31.5)

$0 Vol.

50%

O/U 45.5

$0 Vol.

52%

In the upcoming college football game, scheduled for September 5 at 4:15PM ET: If Northern Illinois wins, the market will resolve to "Northern Illinois". If Iowa wins, the market will resolve to "Iowa". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely or ends in a tie, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.In the upcoming college football game, scheduled for September 5 at 4:15 PM ET: This market will resolve to "Iowa" if Iowa win the game by 32 or more points. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "Northern Illinois". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.In the upcoming college football game, scheduled for September 5 at 4:15 PM ET: This market will resolve to "Over" if Northern Illinois and Iowa combine to score 46 or more points in this game. If the combined total is less than 46, this market will resolve to "Under". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.Iowa enters the September 5 season opener at Kinnick Stadium as the clear favorite against Northern Illinois, reflecting the Hawkeyes’ 9-4 finish in 2025 and home dominance versus the Huskies’ 3-9 campaign and first-year head coach Rob Harley. NIU’s transition to the Mountain West brings significant roster turnover and a new offensive staff after posting just 16.9 points per game last season, while Iowa benefits from continuity under Kirk Ferentz and a sold-out home environment that has produced 28 consecutive sellouts. Historical results heavily favor Iowa (9-1 series lead), with the lone NIU win occurring during a peak 2013 season featuring a standout quarterback. Recent training camp reports show Iowa’s quarterback competition still fluid but the overall preparation focused on establishing early-season control against an overmatched opponent.

In the upcoming college football game, scheduled for September 5 at 4:15PM ET:
If Northern Illinois wins, the market will resolve to "Northern Illinois".
If Iowa wins, the market will resolve to "Iowa".
If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed.
If the game is canceled entirely or ends in a tie, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
Volume
$0
End Date
Sep 5, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 25, 2026, 7:36 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.ncaa.com/

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
In the upcoming college football game, scheduled for September 5 at 4:15PM ET: If Northern Illinois wins, the market will resolve to "Northern Illinois". If Iowa wins, the market will resolve to "Iowa". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely or ends in a tie, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
In the upcoming college football game, scheduled for September 5 at 4:15PM ET: If Northern Illinois wins, the market will resolve to "Northern Illinois". If Iowa wins, the market will resolve to "Iowa". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely or ends in a tie, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.In the upcoming college football game, scheduled for September 5 at 4:15 PM ET: This market will resolve to "Iowa" if Iowa win the game by 32 or more points. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "Northern Illinois". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.In the upcoming college football game, scheduled for September 5 at 4:15 PM ET: This market will resolve to "Over" if Northern Illinois and Iowa combine to score 46 or more points in this game. If the combined total is less than 46, this market will resolve to "Under". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.Iowa enters the September 5 season opener at Kinnick Stadium as the clear favorite against Northern Illinois, reflecting the Hawkeyes’ 9-4 finish in 2025 and home dominance versus the Huskies’ 3-9 campaign and first-year head coach Rob Harley. NIU’s transition to the Mountain West brings significant roster turnover and a new offensive staff after posting just 16.9 points per game last season, while Iowa benefits from continuity under Kirk Ferentz and a sold-out home environment that has produced 28 consecutive sellouts. Historical results heavily favor Iowa (9-1 series lead), with the lone NIU win occurring during a peak 2013 season featuring a standout quarterback. Recent training camp reports show Iowa’s quarterback competition still fluid but the overall preparation focused on establishing early-season control against an overmatched opponent.

In the upcoming college football game, scheduled for September 5 at 4:15PM ET:
If Northern Illinois wins, the market will resolve to "Northern Illinois".
If Iowa wins, the market will resolve to "Iowa".
If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed.
If the game is canceled entirely or ends in a tie, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
Volume
$0
End Date
Sep 5, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 25, 2026, 7:36 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.ncaa.com/

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
In the upcoming college football game, scheduled for September 5 at 4:15PM ET: If Northern Illinois wins, the market will resolve to "Northern Illinois". If Iowa wins, the market will resolve to "Iowa". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely or ends in a tie, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.

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