Iowa football rises to No. 16 in AP Top 25 poll after win

Iowa football has moved up to No. 16 in the latest AP Top 25 poll following a 24-10 road victory over Northwestern on November 8. The Hawkeyes achieved this ranking with a strong running game, accumulating 170 rushing yards, including 128 yards from L.J. Phillips Jr. Iowa's defense contributed significantly with six sacks and eight tackles for loss. This marks a rise of five spots from last week as the Big Ten continues to have six teams in the rankings. The next game for Iowa is anticipated as the season progresses toward Week 11.

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