Iowa football projected for Music City Bowl after loss to Minnesota
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Iowa football's playoff hopes dimmed after a 13-10 loss to Minnesota. The defeat marked Iowa’s second of the season, dropping them to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the Big Ten. CBS Sports now projects the Hawkeyes to face Alabama in the Music City Bowl. Iowa's remaining schedule includes key matchups against Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Illinois, and Nebraska, which will be crucial for bowl positioning. The Hawkeyes aim to rebound with their upcoming home game against Wisconsin this weekend.
- •Iowa lost 13-10 to Minnesota last weekend.
- •Hawkeyes drop to 5-2 overall, 2-2 in Big Ten.
- •CBS Sports projects Iowa to the Music City Bowl.
- •Next game is against Wisconsin on Halloween weekend.
- •Remaining schedule includes ranked teams and rivals.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — CBS shares Iowa football bowl projection after Minnesota loss
"After dropping its second game of the season, who does CBS Sports project Iowa to meet in a bowl game? And where might the Hawkeyes head?
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