Iowa football rises to No. 15 in US LBM Coaches Poll after win

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Iowa football rises to No. 15 in US LBM Coaches Poll after win
Summary

Iowa football improved to No. 15 in the US LBM Coaches Poll following a 24-10 victory against Northwestern on November 7. The Hawkeyes’ quarterback Hank Brown contributed with a touchdown pass and a rushing score, while Braeden Jackson scored on a kickoff return. Iowa’s defense held Northwestern to 286 yards of offense. Other teams in the rankings include Georgia at No. 1 and Notre Dame at No. 3 after defeating previously top-ranked Miami. Iowa’s next game will be critical for maintaining their ranking and positioning in the Big Ten.

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  • •Iowa is now 7-2 with a 4-2 record in Big Ten play.
  • •Hank Brown threw a touchdown and rushed for another.
  • •Iowa's defense limited Northwestern to 286 total yards.
  • •Georgia is ranked No. 1, followed by Utah at No. 2.
  • •Iowa's next game will be crucial for their playoff ambitions.
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  • 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football climbs rankings in new US LBM Coaches Poll
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Iowa made another jump in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll after their 24-10 win at Northwestern on Saturday night.

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