Iowa football rises to No. 15 in US LBM Coaches Poll after win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 5:57 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football climbs rankings in new US LBM Coaches Poll
"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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