Iowa defeated Northwestern 40-14 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday.

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) stiff arms Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Damon Walters (21) as he runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Aaron Graves (95) tackles Northwestern Wildcats running back Joseph Himon II (6) near the Northwestern end zone in the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Brendan Sullivan (1) carries the ball in the second quarter against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Zach Ortwerth (48) carries the ball in the second quarter against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Drew Stevens (18) kicks the extra point in the second quarter against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins (34) intercepts the Northwestern ball in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa fans cheer on the Hawkeyes during the game against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Northwestern Wildcats tight end Marshall Lang (88) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) after he intercepted the Northwestern ball in the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Damon Walters (21) and Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Braydon Brus (33) tackle Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Brendan Sullivan (1) as he carries the ball in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

A young Iowa fan dressed as Ghost Face dances around during the Northwestern at Iowa game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) celebrates with teammate Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Zach Ortwerth (48) after scoring a touchdown against Northwestern in the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa defenders celebrate with Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) after intercepting the Northwestern ball in the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara (12) talks with *Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) ahead of the game against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Former Iowa basketball player Kate Martin is honored on the field during the Iowa vs. Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa’s AJ Ediger wears her championship rings during the Iowa vs. Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Former Iowa player Caitlin Clark takes a photo with other alumni and current staff during the Iowa vs. Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs the ball into the end zone for a 26-yard touchdown against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) carries the ball towards the Northwestern end zone in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jermari Harris (27) celebrates after intercepting the Northwestern ball in the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Deshaun Lee (8) tackles Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Frank Covey IV (16) in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) carries the ball towards the Northwestern end zone in the third quarter of the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Jackson (10) sacks Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Jack Lausch (12) in the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Zach Lutmer (6) tackles Northwestern Wildcats tight end Marshall Lang (88) in the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins (34) celebrates with his teammates after intercepting the Northwestern ball in the third quarter of the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Johnny Pascuzzi (82) carries the ball for a 40-yard gain against Northwestern in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Brendan Sullivan (1) hugs Northwestern Wildcats long snapper Will Halkyard (43) after the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) carries the ball in the first quarter against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara (12) runs out during the Swarm before the game against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Brendan Sullivan (1) smiles after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Brendan Sullivan (1) carries the ball towards the Northwestern end zone in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa defensive players celebrate with Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins (34) after he intercepted the Northwestern ball in the third quarter of the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Jackson (10) celebrates with Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) after Schulte intercepted the Northwestern ball in the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Brendan Sullivan (1) smiles as he talks with Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Kenny Soares Jr. (5) after the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) celebrates with teammate Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Johnny Pascuzzi (82) after scoring his second touchdown of the game against Northwestern in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) talks with teammate Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Brendan Sullivan (1) after scoring a 26-yard touchdown in the second quarter against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins (34) tackles Northwestern Wildcats running back Joseph Himon II (6) as he carries the ball in the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs the ball into the Northwestern end zone for a 41-yard touchdown in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins (34) pulls down Northwestern Wildcats running back Cam Porter (1) as he carries the ball in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Brendan Sullivan (1) is pulled down by Northwestern defenders as he carries the ball in the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Sebastian Castro (29) tackles Northwestern Wildcats running back Cam Porter (1) as he carries the ball in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) carries the ball into the Northwestern end zone for an 85-yard punt return and touchdown in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Johnny Pascuzzi (82) is pushed out of bounds just shy of the Northwestern end zone after running the ball for a 40-yard gain in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) breaks free and runs the ball down the field after receiving the punt return from Northwestern in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins (34) hands the intercepted ball to his teammate Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Jackson (10) while celebrating in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Brendan Sullivan (1) runs the ball into the Northwestern end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Brendan Sullivan (1) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Zach Lutmer (6) celebrates with Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) after Wetjen got an 85-yard punt return for a touchdown against Northwestern in the third quarter of the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) gets the ball into the end zone for a 25-yard touchdown before being pulled out by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Greyson Metz (57) in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa fans celebrate after Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) scored a touchdown after an 85-yard punt return in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) celebrates with his teammates after getting an 85-yard punt return for a touchdown against Northwestern in the third quarter of the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)