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Iowa Hawkeyes drop out of AP Top 25 after loss to Minnesota

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 5:16 AM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Iowa Hawkeyes drop out of AP Top 25 after loss to Minnesota

Summary

The #15 Iowa Hawkeyes lost to Minnesota 13-10 on October 26, 2026, eliminating them from the AP Top 25. Iowa struggled offensively, turning the ball over four times and failing to score until the fourth quarter. Minnesota secured the win with a 46-yard field goal as time expired after taking advantage of Iowa's early mistakes. Iowa's head coach Kirk Ferentz acknowledged the need for improvement and focus on the upcoming matchup against #25 Wisconsin for the Heartland Trophy.

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By the Numbers

•Iowa lost to Minnesota 13-10, ending their AP Top 25 streak.
•Iowa's offense struggled with four turnovers in the game.
•The game-winning field goal came as time expired.
•Iowa hosts #25 Wisconsin next week for the Heartland Trophy.
•Kirk Ferentz highlighted the need for better performance moving forward.

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5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Hawkeyes get booted out of the AP Top 25 after loss to Minnesota

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SIOUX CITY, IA (KCAU) – It was a tough weekend for Iowa fans after the #15 Hawkeyes battled Minnesota for the Floyd of Rosedale, but ended up coming home with a loss, no trophy, and a boot off the AP Top 25 poll. Iowa struggled early as the Gophers benefited from a blocked punt on […]
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