Iowa Hawkeyes aim for bowl game after promising preseason forecasts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
CBS Sports has projected that the Iowa Hawkeyes will play in the ReliaQuest Bowl at the end of the 2026 season. The prediction comes ahead of the Hawkeyes' season opener against Northern Illinois on September 5, where they will debut a new quarterback and hope to build on last season's offensive success. Iowa's projected matchup would be against Alabama, marking the first all-time meeting between the two programs. The outlook reflects optimism following Iowa's strong performance last year, although predictions are subject to change as the season progresses.
- •Iowa opens the season against Northern Illinois on September 5.
- •CBS Sports predicts Iowa's bowl appearance in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
- •The anticipated opponent is Alabama, an all-time first meeting.
- •Iowa aims to follow up a strong year with new roster additions.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — CBS Sports preseason bowl predictions: Where does Iowa football land?
"CBS Sports unveiled its preseason bowl game predictions for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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