Iowa rises to No. 18 in AP College Football Rankings after Iowa State win

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Iowa rises to No. 18 in AP College Football Rankings after Iowa State win
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The Iowa Hawkeyes have moved up to No. 18 in the Associated Press College Football Rankings following their 16-13 victory over Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk Game. This marks a three-position jump for Iowa, who now sits ahead of Michigan and Oregon in the rankings. Iowa's quarterback Hank Brown completed 33 of 50 passes for 320 yards, contributing to the team's success along with leading rusher Kamari Moulton. The Hawkeyes will face Northern Iowa at home next week before a challenging schedule that includes games against Michigan and Ohio State in October.

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  • Iowa defeated Iowa State 16-13 in the Cy-Hawk Game.
  • Hawkeyes climbed to No. 18 in the AP poll after the win.
  • Hank Brown threw for 320 yards and one touchdown.
  • Iowa will host Northern Iowa next weekend.
  • The schedule includes games against Michigan and Ohio State next month.
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