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Iowa football rises to No. 12 in USA TODAY Sports rankings

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Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Iowa football rises to No. 12 in USA TODAY Sports rankings

Summary

Iowa football improved its ranking in the latest USA TODAY Sports 1-138 re-rank, moving up two spots to No. 12 despite a bye week. The Hawkeyes benefit from significant losses among top teams, with five of the top ten in the US LBM Coaches Poll falling last week. Iowa's upcoming opponent, Minnesota, is now ranked No. 46. With a season record of 5-1, the Hawkeyes are well positioned in the playoff conversation if they perform well in the remaining games. The top five in the re-rank consists of Ohio State, Miami, BYU, Georgia, and Notre Dame.

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Key Details

•Iowa moves to No. 12 after Week 7 rankings.
•Five top-10 teams in Coaches Poll lost last weekend.
•Iowa holds a 5-1 record heading into the second half of the season.
•Minnesota is Iowa's next opponent, currently ranked No. 46.
•Top five teams in rankings are Ohio State, Miami, BYU, Georgia, and Notre Dame.

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