Iowa faces Washington seeking first Big Ten win in Seattle
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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Iowa travels to Seattle to play Washington on Friday, marking their first visit to the city in over 60 years. The Hawkeyes (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) look to recover from a recent loss to Ohio State, while the Huskies (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) aim to break a two-game losing streak. Iowa leads the all-time series 4-3, with the last meeting in 2024 resulting in a Iowa victory. Both teams’ offenses seek improvement after struggles in recent games, particularly in rushing. Iowa's offense may rely on quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski, expected to start against Washington's vulnerable defense.
- •Iowa is 4-1 overall, 1-1 in Big Ten play
- •Washington is 3-2 overall, 0-2 in Big Ten play
- •Iowa leads the all-time series 4-3
- •Iowa's last Seattle visit was in 1963
- •Jeremy Hecklinski expected to start for Iowa
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — By The Numbers: Iowa vs. Washington
"Iowa heads to Seattle for the irst time in 60+ years to tangle with a Huskes team hungry for it’s 1st B1G win.
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