Iowa football climbs to 23rd in USA TODAY Sports 1-138 Re-Rank
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Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Iowa football has moved up to 23rd place in the latest USA TODAY Sports NCAA 1-138 Re-Rank after their victory in the Cy-Hawk game. Despite a challenging performance against Iowa State, Kirk Ferentz's team secured the win, allowing them to rise one spot in the rankings. Texas is the new No. 1 after a comeback victory, followed by Notre Dame, Georgia, Indiana, and Miami in the top five. Ohio State, USC, Penn State, and Michigan also represent the Big Ten in the upper ranks, with Ohio State sitting at No. 6.
- •Iowa football is now ranked 23rd in the USA TODAY Sports re-rank.
- •They previously started the season outside the top 25.
- •Iowa faced a tough challenge from Iowa State in their last game.
- •Texas has taken the top spot in the new rankings.
- •Ohio State ranks 6th, followed by several other Big Ten teams.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa football rises in latest USA TODAY Sports 1-138 re-rank
"The Hawkeyes rose up the USA TODAY Sports 1-138 re-rank after a big win over Wisconsin.
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