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Interim coach Rob Harley spent 18 hours meeting every player in 48 hours, emphasizing teamwork and effort as the Huskies prepare to rebound from a 3‑9 2025 season and challenge Iowa on the road.
With quarterback uncertainty and a revamped staff, Northern Illinois aims to capitalize on past upsets of Iowa and a renewed emphasis on effort and teamwork.
The University of Arizona’s football program is preparing for a challenging 2026 season, highlighted by key returning players, a stable coaching staff, and a slate of opponents that includes NAU, BYU, Northern Illinois, Washington State, Cincinnati and West Virginia.
After being released by North Carolina for academic reasons, record‑setting quarterback Taron Dickens has committed to Northern Illinois, where he will look to add depth and experience as the Huskies prepare for their inaugural season in the Mountain West.
The Hawkeyes open against Northern Illinois on Sept. 5, then face a gauntlet of Big Ten powerhouses, with transfers, coaching changes and unanswered questions shaping the narrative.