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Iowa finally made the much-anticipated quarterback change, and it certainly worked this week. That's win No. 201 for Kirk Ferentz.����vlog's Shannon Ehrhardt was in Iowa City for the game. You can see her full highlights and analysis in the video above.Iowa vs. Northwestern live updates, score, stats and highlightsHere's how Iowa won.Final: Iowa 40, Northwestern 14 Brendan Sullivan tallied 79 passing yards and 41 rushing yards after taking over in the second quarter.More importantly, Iowa poured on four offensive touchdowns after the QB change.Hawkeyes forced to punt againA short third-down pass was ruled incomplete after a quick review, forcing another punt. Iowa's offense has hit a bit of a wall this quarter after that dominant third quarter.No punt return for a score this time, though. Wagner called for a fair catch on Dakin's 43-yard boot.Hawkeyes go three-and-out; Northwestern returns punt for touchdownThe Iowa coaching staff seems content to drain the clock and get out with a win. Iowa ran three times for little gain and punted away.Drew Wagner is still playing hard, though. The Northwestern punt returner took the punt to the house from 72 yards out. The Big Ten Network crew says that was the first ever punt return attempt for Wagner, a true freshman walk-on.That makes it 40-14 with 6:39 to play. Hawkeyes force another turnoverA bobbled snap by backup QB Ryan Hilinski ended a promising Northwestern drive. Iowa's Will Hubert fell on it at the Iowa 22-yard line, and that's where the Hawkeye offense will take over with 8:50 on the clock.Iowa punts to Northwestern, ending touchdown streakOK, it turns out Iowa's offense isn't perfect.The Hawkeyes' streak of four consecutive touchdown drives is over after a pass play went backward and two ensuing runs went nowhere. Northwestern takes over at its own 25 after the punt. Iowa still leads by 33 with 11:13 to play.End of third quarter: Iowa 40, Northwestern 7Iowa has recorded a touchdown on each of its last four offensive drives, and that's not counting the punt return touchdown by Wetjen.Total yardage favors Iowa, 332-115. This is all Iowa.Kaleb Johnson strikes againKaleb Johnson isn't done scoring.One play after the interception, Johnson ran it into the end zone for his third touchdown of the game. It's 40-7 after the PAT. We're officially in blowout territory with less than a minute to go in the third quarter.Iowa scoring drive: 1 play, 25 yards, 0:07Jay Higgins picks off passA tipped pass fell right into Jay Higgins' lap, and the Hawkeye linebacker has his third pick of the season.Iowa takes over at the NU 25-yard line.Kaleb Johnson scores second touchdown of the gameOne play after the conversion, Kaleb Johnson made sure the decision paid off.Johnson broke free up the middle for a 41-yard touchdown rush to make it 33-7. Iowa has outscored Northwestern 21-0 since halftime and 28-0 in the last 11:09 of game time.Iowa scoring drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 3:59Ferentz elects to go for it on fourth-and-1, Hawkeyes convertAfter Jacob Gill was stopped a yard shy of the marker on third down, Kirk Ferentz chose to go for it on fourth-and-1 from the Northwestern 44 — only Iowa's fifth attempt on fourth down all season.Sullivan kept it up the middle for a gain of 3 and a new set of downs.Hawkeyes get quick stopIt's Iowa ball again after another quick Northwestern drive and punt. Northwestern still has not reached the 100-yard mark today.Kaden Wetjen returns punt 85 yards for a touchdownAnd just like that, Iowa is in full control.Kaden Wetjen took the punt down the left sideline 85 yards for a touchdown, the Hawkeyes' first punt return for a score since Cooper DeJean last year against Michigan State.It's 26-7, Iowa, with 8:54 on the clock in the third quarter.Brendan Sullivan scores rushing touchdown to extend leadHow about that Hawkeye offense?Iowa marched right down the field, thanks in large part to a 40-yard catch and run by Johnny Pascuzzi — with Brendan Sullivan running out in front to block — before Sullivan ran it in from 6 yards out.It's 19-7, Iowa, after the touchdown.Iowa scoring drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 3:37Halftime: Iowa 12, Northwestern 7Iowa will get the ball to start the second half. After the offense finally woke up on the final drive, it's hard to envision Sullivan being taken off the field from here on out.Iowa outgained Northwestern 165-82 in the half. Sullivan tallied 20 passing yards (4-for-6) and 27 rushing yards in three drives.Kaleb Johnson scores to give Iowa the leadKaleb. Johnson.The Hawkeye running back had been kept in check today... until now.Johnson ran up the middle and bounced off a tackler to the outside, finally rumbling into the end zone from 26 yards out. And with under 40 seconds left in the half, that score is big.The score was set up by a pair of runs from Sullivan to get farther into Wildcat territory.Iowa scoring drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 0:43Hawkeyes force a puntIowa has one final chance to score before half after burning timeouts to stop the clock on Northwestern's last drive.The Hawkeyes are at their own 48 with 1:22 on the clock.Iowa punts right backAnother Iowa punt, another Rhys Dakin pin.The Hawkeye punter has Northwestern starting inside the 6-yard line yet again. That's the fourth time Northwestern is starting inside the 6 this game on four drives.Northwestern goes three-and-outIowa pushed Northwestern back to the 2-yard line after a loss on first down, but it wasn't enough to force another safety.Still, the Hawkeye defense gets off the field by forcing a punt. Iowa will have the ball near midfield with 2:09 on the clock in the half.Iowa forced to punt againNo first downs through two drives with Brendan Sullivan under center, as Ferentz once again elects to punt on fourth-and-2.Luckily, Rhys Dakin is on fire. His punt is fair caught at the Northwestern 6-yard line. Are we in store for another safety?Max Llewellyn sacks Lausch for a safetyThe Iowa defense is on the board.Max Llewellyn sacked Jack Lausch in the end zone for a safety to make it 7-5, Northwestern, with 7:07 to go in the half.Iowa goes three-and-outSullivan's first drive didn't result in any points. The Hawkeyes gained yards all three plays, but Kirk Ferentz elected to punt on fourth-and-2 from the Northwestern 47.Dakin pinned the Wildcats inside the 6-yard line again, and that's where Northwestern will start its next drive.Brendan Sullivan enters at quarterback, replacing Cade McNamaraAfter the pick-6, Iowa has made a quarterback change.Cade McNamara throws pick-6Ouch.After starting with terrific field position, Iowa ends up losing its lead instead of building upon it.Cade McNamara's third down pass was picked off by Theran Johnson, who sprinted past the Iowa offense and took it 85 yards to the house.That makes it 7-3, Northwestern, after the touchdown.Hawkeyes honor Caitlin Clark at football gameThe GOAT is back in town.The Iowa women's basketball team was honored at the game, and all the big names showed up.Quinn Schulte picks off Jack LauschThe Hawkeyes will have fantastic field position for their next drive after Schulte stepped in front of a pass and picked it off. Iowa begins its next drive at the Northwestern 26.Iowa drive stallsIowa couldn't finish what it started, ultimately punting on fourth-and-12 from Northwestern territory. Rhys Dakin did his job, however. The Hawkeye punter pinned Northwestern at its own 6-yard line.That's where the Wildcats will begin their next drive. Iowa still leads 3-0 with 14:06 to go in the second quarter.End of first quarter: Iowa 3, Northwestern 0It's time for the wave.Iowa leads 3-0 and own an 86-46 advantage in offensive yardage. The Hawkeyes have the ball inside the Northwestern 40.Cade McNamara interception called off for roughing the passerThe Hawkeyes breathe a sigh of relief after a third-and-20 heave by McNamara, which was picked off, was ultimately overturned and ruled an Iowa first down after a roughing the passer call.Northwestern goes three-and-outThe Hawkeye defense fared much better the second time around.Iowa allowed just three yards on three plays. Kaden Wetjen got some yards back after a long punt, and Iowa will take over at its own 33.Hawkeyes settle for field goal on opening possession Thanks to the deep ball to Seth Anderson, Iowa got deep into Northwestern territory. The Hawkeyes couldn't punch it in from the red zone, however.Drew Stevens got the scoring started with a 24-yard kick from the right hash. That makes it 3-0, Iowa, with 6:10 to go in the first quarter.Iowa scoring drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 4:47Cade McNamara, Seth Anderson connect for 42-yard bombOn third-and-5, Iowa elected to go deep instead of throw to the sticks. It paid off in a big way.Northwestern misses field goal on opening driveNorthwestern moved the ball successfully, but a huge negative play after a first down set them back. Two plays later, the Wildcats elected to kick a long field goal on fourth-and-2. Luke Akers' kick started right and stayed right, missing wide by 10 yards from 50 yards out.Iowa takes over at its own 32 in a scoreless game.Iowa wins coin toss, defers to second halfPhil Parker's defense will take the field first. Iowa will defer to the second half.Iowa football injury reportFour players are listed as out for Iowa.Addison Ostrenga, Beau Stephens, John Nestor and Kyler Fisher are all out. The Hawkeyes have not listed anyone as questionable or doubtful, so the rest of the roster should be good to go.Notably, this will be the first game on the sidelines for both Nestor and Fisher. Nestor recorded a career-high three tackles last week in the loss at Michigan State, while Fisher had four tackles.For the Wildcats, wide receivers A.J. Henning and Bryce Kirtz — the two leading receivers on the squad, combining to account for nearly 70% of the team's receiving yards — are both questionable.You can see the injury reports here.How to watch Iowa football vs. NorthwesternWhen: 2:30 p.m. CT, Saturday, Oct. 26Where: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa CityTV: Big Ten NetworkLivestream: Fox Sports Live (TV provider required)Online radio: Hawkeye Radio NetworkIowa vs. Northwestern football ticketsTickets are available through SeatGeek, which Iowa partners with for resale tickets.You can find more information here.Northwestern vs. Iowa football series historyThe Hawkeyes own a 54-28-3 all-time lead in the series, which dates back to 1897.The two teams have met every season since 2005. In that time, Northwestern leads the series, 10-9, but the Hawkeyes have won three in a row.Iowa won last year's game, 10-7, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Brendan Sullivan started that game for Northwestern and tallied 81 yards and a touchdown through the air along with 24 rushing yards.Northwestern football schedule, scores and statsRecord: 3-4 (1-3 Big Ten)Coach: David Braun (2nd year)Northwestern has had a rocky year.The Wildcats went 2-1 in non-conference play, with a 26-20 double-overtime loss to Duke serving as the lone blemish. They opened Big Ten play with a pair of blowout losses before rebounding with a 37-10 win at Maryland on Oct. 11. A 20-point loss to Wisconsin dropped Northwestern below .500 for the season.Northwestern is known more for its defense than offense. At 19.6 points per game allowed, the Wildcat defense ranks 29th among FBS teams this season.Offensively, running back Cam Porter is the go-to weapon. Despite missing one game, Porter leads the team in rushing yards at 320 on 73 carries (4.4 yards per carry) and 5 touchdowns.Porter has been held in check in Big Ten play, scoring twice but tallying under 100 rushing yards across three games. The Wildcats failed to reach the end zone when Porter did not play against Washington.Wide receivers A.J. Henning and Bryce Kirtz account for 771 of Northwestern's 1,162 total receiving yards.Scores:Northwestern 13, Miami (OH) 6Duke 26, Northwestern 20 (2OT)Northwestern 31, Eastern Illinois 7Washington 24, Northwestern 5Indiana 41, Northwestern 24Northwestern 37, Maryland 10Wisconsin 23, Northwestern 3Northwestern at Iowa football betting lineIowa is a 13.5-point favorite over Northwestern, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.The total is set at 37.5 points.