Iowa Moves up to No. 14 in AP Top 25 and Goes Into Buckeyes Showdown as Possible Playoff Contender
The Hawkeyes climbed after a last-play win over Michigan and open as 14.5-point underdogs against the Buckeyes, ESPN College Football Gameday said.
- Iowa climbed to No. 14 in The Associated Press Top 25 poll following Saturday's dramatic victory over Michigan, positioning the undefeated Hawkeyes to host Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium next week.
- The Hawkeyes improved to 4-0 after defeating the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium, with first-year starting quarterback Hank Brown throwing the winning touchdown pass to receiver Reece Vander Zee on the final play.
- ESPN College GameDay will return to Iowa City for the first time in 20 years to cover the matchup, while The Buckeyes opened as 14.5-point favorites for Saturday's contest.
- Despite the undefeated start, Iowa ranks only 13th in the 18-team Big Ten in strength of schedule for the final eight games, though players remain focused. "Everyone inside the building knows what this team is," one asserted.
- The matchup represents a critical early test for Iowa's College Football Playoff aspirations as Ohio State arrives as a top contender in the Big Ten, setting up one of the most significant games the program has hosted in recent seasons.
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