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Where Iowa football stands in national rankings ahead of Ohio State game
Tyler TachmanDes Moines Register
Updated Sept. 27, 2026, 5:12 p.m. ET
ANN ARBOR â Iowa football is ranked 14th in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll, which was released Sunday, Sept. 27.
Iowa also is No. 14 in the latest Associated Press rankings.
The Hawkeyes were previously ranked 17th in both the Coaches and AP polls.
Iowa’s next opponent, Ohio State, is ranked No. 6 in the Coaches Poll and No. 5 in the AP Poll.
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Iowa, which enters the 2026 matchup undefeated, is coming off a dramatic road win over Michigan. Quarterback Hank Brown helped orchestrate a 91-yard touchdown drive in less than two minutes to deliver an unlikely 20-19 win. Brown hit Reece Vander Zee for a 16-yard score on the last play of the game to give the Hawkeyes the victory. It was Vander Zee’s second touchdown of the game, making for his first multi-touchdown game since his Iowa debut in 2024.Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
Up next, Iowa (4-0) hosts Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 3.
Meanwhile, Ohio State enters the matchup 3-1. The Buckeyes blew a 20-point second-half lead at Texas on the way to their first loss of the season. Ohio State destroyed Ball State and Kent State in its other two non-conference games. The Buckeyes opened Big Ten play with a 42-19 win over Illinois.
Kickoff between Iowa and Ohio State is scheduled for approximately 2:30 p.m. CT (CBS).
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IOWA FOOTBALL
Where Iowa football stands in national rankings ahead of Ohio State game
Des Moines Register
Updated Sept. 27, 2026, 5:12 p.m. ET
ANN ARBOR â Iowa football is ranked 14th in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll, which was released Sunday, Sept. 27.
Iowa also is No. 14 in the latest Associated Press rankings.
The Hawkeyes were previously ranked 17th in both the Coaches and AP polls.
Iowa’s next opponent, Ohio State, is ranked No. 6 in the Coaches Poll and No. 5 in the AP Poll.
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Iowa, which enters the 2026 matchup undefeated, is coming off a dramatic road win over Michigan. Quarterback Hank Brown helped orchestrate a 91-yard touchdown drive in less than two minutes to deliver an unlikely 20-19 win. Brown hit Reece Vander Zee for a 16-yard score on the last play of the game to give the Hawkeyes the victory. It was Vander Zee’s second touchdown of the game, making for his first multi-touchdown game since his Iowa debut in 2024.Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
Up next, Iowa (4-0) hosts Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 3.
Meanwhile, Ohio State enters the matchup 3-1. The Buckeyes blew a 20-point second-half lead at Texas on the way to their first loss of the season. Ohio State destroyed Ball State and Kent State in its other two non-conference games. The Buckeyes opened Big Ten play with a 42-19 win over Illinois.
Kickoff between Iowa and Ohio State is scheduled for approximately 2:30 p.m. CT (CBS).
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