Iowa football climbs in rankings ahead of Big Ten play
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Iowa football is now 3-0 and ranked 17th in the latest Associated Press Top 25 and the AFCA Coaches Poll. They are positioned just ahead of Sunday’s opponent, Michigan, who is also 3-0. Iowa's last three games include a 40-0 victory over Northern Illinois, a close 16-13 win against Iowa State, and a dominant 55-0 win over Northern Iowa. Their next challenge is against Michigan this Saturday at the Big House, followed by a home matchup against Ohio State.
- •Iowa is ranked 17th in both AP and AFCA Coaches Polls.
- •The Hawkeyes are 3-0 heading into Big Ten play.
- •Iowa's victories include a 40-0 win over Northern Illinois.
- •Iowa plays Michigan next, followed by Ohio State at home.
- 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa Football Rising in Latest College Football Rankings
"Hawkeyes continue to climb heading into Big Ten Conference play Sitting at 3-0 with Big Ten Conference play on the […]
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