Iowa football ranked 22nd in AP preseason poll

Iowa football is positioned 22nd in the 2026 Associated Press preseason poll released on August 17. The ranking matches their position in the US LBM Coaches poll. Head coach Kirk Ferentz enters his 28th season with questions at key positions including quarterback and defensive line. Iowa's schedule features three other ranked opponents: Ohio State (1), Michigan (16), and Washington (17). The Hawkeyes start their season on September 5 against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium, followed by a challenging stretch of games against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington.

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