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Iowa Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Northwestern
Hawkeyes host Wildcats in Big Ten matchup on Super Bowl Sunday
Feb. 7, 2026 at 10:31am
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The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team will host the Northwestern Wildcats on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8th. Iowa is currently on a five-game winning streak in Big Ten play and sits at 17-5 overall and 7-4 in the conference. Northwestern, on the other hand, is struggling at 10-13 overall and 2-10 in the Big Ten, though they did recently pick up a road win against USC.
Why it matters
This game is an important conference matchup for Iowa as they look to continue their strong play and solidify their position in the Big Ten standings. A win would extend their winning streak and keep them in the hunt for a high seed in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament. For Northwestern, this is an opportunity to pick up a signature road win against a ranked opponent and build some momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
The details
Iowa is coming off a successful road trip to the Pacific Northwest, where they picked up wins over Washington and Oregon. The Hawkeyes have won five straight Big Ten games and are led by Ben McCollum. Northwestern, on the other hand, is struggling, having lost their most recent game to Illinois by 40 points. However, the Wildcats did recently pick up a road win against USC, showing they can compete away from home.
- The game will be played on Sunday, February 8th, 2026.
- Tip-off is set for 2:00 PM CT.
The players
Ben McCollum
The head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team.
Chris Collins
The head coach of the Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball team.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
The takeaway
This game will be an important test for both teams as they look to make a push in the final stretch of the Big Ten season. Iowa will be looking to extend their winning streak and solidify their position in the conference standings, while Northwestern will be hoping to pull off an upset and build some momentum heading into the postseason.
