Iowa's CFP hopes and Heisman debate intensify after Week 10
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 11:47 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Iowa faces scrutiny regarding its College Football Playoff candidacy following a 24-10 victory over Northwestern on November 7, 2026. The Hawkeyes aim for a strong finish with upcoming games against Purdue, Illinois, and Nebraska. Meanwhile, the Heisman race is under debate, with questions about whether it has been decided prematurely, highlighting the competitive among top players. Other notable outcomes from the weekend include Arizona's narrow 29-28 win over TCU and Michigan State's 15-6 victory over Michigan.
- •Iowa defeats Northwestern 24-10, improving to 9-2
- •Upcoming games against Purdue, Illinois, and Nebraska could boost Iowa's CFP case
- •Heisman race remains competitive; potential frontrunners under scrutiny
- •Arizona stays in playoff contention with a 29-28 win over TCU
- •Michigan State claims a surprising 15-6 win over Michigan
- 11:47 AMYahoo Sports — College Football 5 Thoughts: Iowa's CFP Case, Indiana's Schedule, and Is the Heisman Race Over?
"After the biggest weekend of the season, is Iowa really a College Football Playoff team? What now for the Heisman, and what's the quirk in Indiana's schedule?
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