Kirk Herbstreit calls Iowa football a potential CFP contender

During a recent appearance on ESPN's 'Pat McAfee Show', Kirk Herbstreit praised the Iowa football program, emphasizing its potential to challenge for a spot in the College Football Playoff. He highlighted the effectiveness of head coach Kirk Ferentz and defensive coordinator Phil Parker, indicating that Iowa consistently approaches the 10-win mark. Herbstreit noted that success may hinge on the quarterback's performance against top-tier Big Ten teams like Ohio State and Michigan. Iowa recently secured a 16-13 victory over rival Iowa State, with their next game scheduled against Northern Iowa on September 19 at Kinnick Stadium.

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