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Iowa ranks sixth in USA TODAY's Big Ten football program rankings

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Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Iowa ranks sixth in USA TODAY's Big Ten football program rankings
Summary

As the 2026 college football season approaches, USA TODAY Sports has placed Iowa at No. 6 in its Big Ten program rankings. The Hawkeyes, led by head coach Kirk Ferentz in his 28th season, posted a 9-4 record last year and have a strong history of consistent performance, including qualification for bowl games in 24 of the last 25 seasons. Iowa has shown improvement in offensive productivity under offensive coordinator Tim Lester, contributing to its high ranking. The Hawkeyes will commence their season on Saturday, Sept. 5, hosting Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium.

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  • •Iowa holds the No. 6 spot in USA TODAY's Big Ten rankings.
  • •The Hawkeyes finished last season with a 9-4 record.
  • •Kirk Ferentz enters his 28th season as head coach.
  • •Iowa has qualified for bowl games in 24 of the last 25 seasons.
  • •The 2026 season opener is set for Sept. 5 against Northern Illinois.
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Entering the 2026 college football season, where does Iowa stand in USA TODAY Sports' Big Ten football program rankings?

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