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Iowa football team discussed for potential 24-team playoff bracket

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Iowa football team discussed for potential 24-team playoff bracket
Summary

The 2025 Iowa football team is evaluated for its hypothetical inclusion in a 24-team College Football Playoff. Iowa finished the regular season with an 8-4 record, losing four close games to ranked opponents. Under head coach Kirk Ferentz, the team struggled with injuries but showed promise, particularly from quarterback Mark Gronowski and standout player Kaden Wetjen. The discussion explores how Iowa could have impacted the playoff bracket, possibly competing against Miami in the first round if a larger field were available.

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  • •Iowa finished the regular season 8-4, missing a 12-team playoff.
  • •The team lost four games by a total of 14 points.
  • •Mark Gronowski fared well in the ReliaQuest Bowl, helping Iowa finish 9-4.
  • •Kaden Wetjen set a Big Ten record with three punt return touchdowns.
  • •Iowa would have been the 23rd seed in a 24-team playoff format.
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  • 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — How The 2025 Iowa Football Team Would Stack Up In A 24-Team CFP Field
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Close losses were the theme of Iowa's 2025 campaign, but it would've been a tough out in a 24-team field.

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