Iowa football climbs to No. 17 in AP Top 25 following win over Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Iowa football advanced to No. 17 in the latest AP Top 25 poll after a dominant 41-24 defeat of Washington on October 11. The Hawkeyes rushed for 263 yards, with Kamari Moulton contributing a career-high 208 yards. Quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski added three touchdown passes to lead the offense. This victory marked a significant rebound for Iowa, which now has a record of 5-1. The team's improvement comes as several top-ranked teams faced losses, reshaping the rankings as they head into Week 7.
- •Iowa beats Washington 41-24 on October 11.
- •Kamari Moulton rushes for 208 yards, a career high.
- •Iowa improves to 5-1 after the victory.
- •The Hawkeyes move up three spots to No. 17.
- •Ohio State currently leads the Big Ten rankings.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football rises in latest AP Top 25 poll rankings
"After a huge road win over Washington, Iowa rose in the newest AP Top 25 poll rankings.
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