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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, right, congratulates running back Tyler Goodson (15) after Goodson scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 19 Iowa, Minnesota face off as Big Ten division leaders

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 11, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) breaks way from Purdue safety Chris Jefferson (17) on his way to a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Wisconsin defeated Purdue 30-13. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 9 Iowa seeks to bounce back as it visits Wisconsin

By Steve Megargee Oct. 28, 2021 12:10 PM EDT

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue won 24-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 9 Iowa rested, still in control of its Big Ten West fate

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 26, 2021 04:59 PM EDT

Iowa defensive backs Matt Hankins (8) and Jack Koerner (28) celebrate an interception in the final seconds of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-20. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 2 Hawkeyes out to extend win streak when Purdue visits

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:18 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
No. 2 Iowa, leading West, has eye on prize for Purdue visit

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 14, 2021 10:59 AM EDT

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) trips up Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) on a run in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 3 Iowa beats No. 4 Penn State 23-20, fans storm field

By Eric Olson Oct. 09, 2021 08:04 PM EDT

Penn State defensive tackle PJ Mustipher (97) tackles Indiana running back Stephen Carr (5) in the first half of their NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 4 Penn State at No. 3 Iowa sets up as a day for defenses

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 07, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) celebrates as he scores on a 46-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Goodson runs for 153 yards, 3 TDs in No. 5 Iowa's victory

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 18, 2021 06:55 PM EDT

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz arrives at Kinnick Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kent State at Iowa 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) along with his team celebrate their 27-17 win over Iowa State in an NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 5 Hawkeyes face Kent State in matchup of top defenses

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 16, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald (9) sacks Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 5 Hawkeyes looking for more consistency from offense

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 14, 2021 04:42 PM EDT

Iowa State defensive back Isheem Young (1) celebrates an interception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 10 Iowa vs. No. 9 Iowa State in 1st top-10 Cy-Hawk game

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 01:52 PM EDT

Fordham's Ryan Greenhagen (47), top left, and Natani Drati (12) tackle Nebraska's Samori Toure (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Alabama's Young throws for four TDs

By The Associated Press Sep. 04, 2021 07:45 PM EDT

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) scores on a 9-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 18 Iowa's defense silences No. 17 Indiana, 34-6

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 04, 2021 07:10 PM EDT

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz arrives at Kinnick Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Indiana at Iowa 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 01:59 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras sets up to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Champaign, Ill., in this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo. Petras will be in his second year as Iowa’s starter. Last season he overcame a rocky start to lead the Hawkeyes to wins in their final six games. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
No. 17 Indiana's Penix faces No. 18 Iowa's veteran secondary

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 02, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

Iowa offensive lineman Justin Britt (63) lifts running back Tyler Goodson (15) in celebration after Goodson scored a touchdown against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Iowa drubs Minnesota 35-7 for 6th straight win for the pig

By Dave Campbell Nov. 13, 2020 10:36 PM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
After long layoff, No. 13 Badgers visit reeling Wolverines

By Eric Olson Nov. 12, 2020 01:54 AM EST

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 49-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Goodson rushes for 113 yards as Iowa wallops Michigan State

By Adam Hensley Nov. 07, 2020 03:46 PM EST