AP Top 25 Poll

#24 Iowa Hawkeyes

2024

Overall Record

10-4

Last Game

vs Tennessee L 0-35

Conference Record

7-3

Next Game

@Tennessee 01/01/2024

New Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester speaks during an NCAA college football news conference, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Tim Lester lays out plan to build an aggressive and disciplined offense as Hawkeyes’ new coordinator

A resumé illustrating a wide range of experiences is what led coach Kirk Ferentz to hiring Tim Lester as Iowa’s new offensive coordinator.

FILE - Western Michigan head coach Tim Lester watches as his team plays against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Former Western Michigan coach Tim Lester has been hired to turn around Iowa's underperforming offense. His hiring was announced Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Hawkeyes hire Packers’ analyst Tim Lester, ex-Western Michigan coach, to revive offense

FILE - Iowa State takes on Iowa in a sellout crowd of 61,500 people at Jack Trice Stadium during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State athletes caught in a gambling sting last year were criminally charged and lost NCAA eligibility as a result of improper searches into their online wagering activities, according to defense attorneys' court filings. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)

Iowa agency overseeing gambling investigation defends search of college athletes’ online activities

FILE - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz yells to his team as they play against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. Iowa defeated Nebraska 13-10. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)

Hawkeyes fire receivers coach, give DC Phil Parker a big raise and name an assistant head coach

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) runs past Iowa defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) for a touchdown on an 3-yard run during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nico Iamaleava leads No. 25 Tennessee to 35-0 rout of No. 20 Iowa in the Citrus Bowl

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Former Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor set to transfer to Iowa

Former Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor says he is transferring to Iowa. Proctor, who is from Des Moines, started every game at left tackle for Alabama as a freshman this season.

FILE - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz yells to his team as they play against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. Iowa defeated Nebraska 13-10. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)

Defensive-minded No. 20 Iowa, offensive-driven No. 25 Tennessee offer clash of styles in Citrus Bowl

The No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers have built their program under coach Josh Heupel based on speed and getting through as many plays as possible without huddling.

FILE - Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel looks at the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins, File)

No. 20 Iowa’s defense braces for challenge of facing No. 25 Tennessee’s tempo offense in Citrus Bowl

This season’s Citrus Bowl features a clash of styles as the defensive-minded No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes take on a No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers team that tries to speed up the game up and is capable scoring lots of points.

Player of the the year Jalyn Gramstad from Northwestern (Iowa) leads AP NAIA All-America team

Quarterback Jalyn Gramstad, who led Northwestern (Iowa) to the NAIA championship game, and St. Thomas running back Rontavious Farmer highlight The Associated Press NAIA All-America team.

Keiser (Fla.) claims program’s first NAIA championship in rematch with Northwestern (Iowa)

Jaden Meizinger rushed for 261 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown on the first offensive play, Louis Lubin II returned a kickoff for a fourth-quarter touchdown, and No. 3 Keiser University (Fla.) beat No. 1 Northwestern College (Iowa) 31-21 to claim the program’s first NAIA championship.

FILE - FILE - Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison plays against Michigan State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

2023 Associated Press All-America Team

The 2023 Associated Press All-American Team.

FILE - Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker walks on the field before an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. Parker has been named the recipient of the 2023 Broyles Award, presented annually to the top assistant coach in college football.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker wins Broyles Award as college football’s top assistant coach

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker has been named the winner of the Broyles Award, which is presented annually to the top assistant coach in college football.

FILE - Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins (34) runs off the field after an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins will enter the Big Ten championship game against Michigan on Saturday with 141 tackles, most among players at Power Five conference schools. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

No. 20 Iowa and No. 25 Tennessee will meet in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day

No. 20 Iowa meets No. 25 Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day in Orlando, Florida. The Hawkeyes have 10 wins but are coming off a shutout loss to top-ranked Michigan in the Big Ten title game.

Michigan running back Kalel Mullings (20) is tackled by Iowa defenders during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Iowa defense slows down No. 2 Michigan, but stagnant offense costly for No. 18 Hawkeyes

No. 18 Iowa won the Big Ten West by mucking things up for everyone else. The Hawkeyes’ strategy failed them Saturday.

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

No. 2 Michigan beats No. 18 Iowa 26-0 for Big Ten title, likely to claim top playoff seed

Blake Corum scored twice, tying the school record for touchdown runs with 55, and No. 2 Michigan beat No. 18 Iowa 26-0 on Saturday night in the Big Ten championship game to likely take the top seed in the College Football Playoff.

Michigan running back Blake Corum runs to the end zone to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan won 30-24. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

No. 16 Iowa embraces underdog role as it takes on No. 2 Michigan in Big Ten title game

Iowa defensive end Joe Evans spent six years defying the odds, going from walk-on linebacker to all-conference defensive end.

FILE - Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins (34) runs off the field after an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins will enter the Big Ten championship game against Michigan on Saturday with 141 tackles, most among players at Power Five conference schools. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Hawkeyes’ Jay Higgins bided his time behind star Jack Campbell. Now he’s a top tackler in Power Five

Jay Higgins was never going to make anyone forget Jack Campbell. What he did instead was make a name for himself that will be long remembered in Iowa Hawkeyes lore just like Campbell.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz yells to his team as they play against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz knows beating No. 2 Michigan would be tall task. He says ‘anything is possible’

Other than the people inside the Iowa football building and the team’s most optimistic fans, few expect the Hawkeyes to pose much of a challenge to Michigan in the Big Ten championship game.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz yells to his team as they play against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Ferentz revisits fair catch call, says Iowa got ‘screwed’ out of 11 wins

Less than an hour after Iowa recorded win No. 10 with a dramatic 13-10 victory over Nebraska, Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz suggested his team actually should have had a chance to win 11 games in the regular season.

Iowa's Liam Reardon, left, and Anterio Thompson, right, carry kicker Marshall Meeder after he kicked a last-second field goal to defeat Nebraska 13-10 during an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Backup kicker Meeder’s field goal as time runs out gives No. 20 Iowa 13-10 win over Nebraska

Backup kicker Marshall Meeder barely cleared the crossbar with a 38-yard field goal as time ran out after Ethan Hurkett’s interception gave No. 20 Iowa a final possession with 15 seconds left and the Hawkeyes beat Nebraska 13-10.

Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison (18) celebrates after his touchdown against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

College football fans get ready to feast on rivalry games. Ohio State-Michigan highlights the menu

It’s rivalry week in college football. No game is bigger than No. 2 Ohio State at No. 3 Michigan for the Big Ten East title.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 15-13. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

No. 20 Iowa, with division clinched, is motivated to get 10th win. Huskers need a 6th to go to bowl

No. 20 Iowa will going into its game at Nebraska on Friday trying for a 10-win season for the eighth time under 25th year coach Kirk Ferentz.

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

No. 20 Hawkeyes go for 10-win season when they visit Nebraska. It’s Huskers’ last chance for a bowl

No. 20 Iowa closes the regular season with its annual Black Friday game against Nebraska in Lincoln.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Big Ten East and path to playoff at stake in Ohio State-Michigan. Iowa goes for 10th win at Nebraska

No. 2 Ohio State visits No. 3 Michigan for the Big Ten East title on Saturday. The winner is all but assured a spot in the College Football Playoff if it takes care of business as a heavy favorite against Iowa in the conference championship game next week.

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa rallies in fourth quarter to defeat Illinois, 15-13, and clinch Big Ten West title

Kaleb Johnson’s 30-yard touchdown run with 4:43 to play in the game gave Iowa a 15-13 win over Illinois on Saturday, clinching the Big Ten West Division title for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa quareterback Deacon Hill (10) looks to throw a pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Bryon Houlgrave)

Hawkeyes host Illini needing to win one of their last two games to clinch spot in Big Ten title game

Iowa will clinch a spot in the Big Ten championship game if it beats Illinois on Saturday in Iowa City.

Iowa quareterback Deacon Hill (10) looks to throw a pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Bryon Houlgrave)

Stevens kicks three field goals, and Iowa’s defense quiets Rutgers in 22-0 win

Drew Stevens kicked three field goals, and Iowa added two fourth-quarter touchdowns on the way to a 22-0 win over Rutgers on Saturday, clinching a share of the Big Ten West Division title.

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill (10) and punter Tory Taylor (9) leave the field after their win over Northwestern in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Rutgers versus Iowa college football game has historically low over/under total

The over/under of 27 to 28 1/2 points for Rutgers’ college football game at Iowa on Saturday is historically low.

Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai (5) runs for yardage Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) during the second half of a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 35-16. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Hawkeyes looking to protect their lead in the Big Ten West when Rutgers comes to Kinnick

Rutgers heads to Iowa for a Big Ten crossover game at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes lead the West Division by a game and likely will be favored in their remaining regular-season games.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws against Purdue in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

No. 2 Michigan would clear a big obstacle in the Big Ten East race with a win at No. 9 Penn State

No. 2 Michigan takes a break from its sign-stealing saga and visits No. 9 Penn State in the game of the week in the Big Ten.

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II, right, celebrates with Oklahoma State tight end Josiah Johnson, center, and offensive lineman Preston Wilson, right, after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Separation weekend in Big 12, SEC becomes survive-and-advance day around nation

A potential separation weekend in the Big 12 and Southeastern Conference turned into a survive-and-advance Saturday around college football. Just win.

Northwestern defensive back Theran Johnson, right, intercepts a pass intended for Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Stevens nails 53-yard field goal in closing seconds as Iowa beats Northwestern 10-7 at Wrigley

Drew Stevens nailed a tiebreaking 53-yard field goal in the closing seconds, and Iowa beat Northwestern 10-7 at Wrigley Field.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz waits to speak at a news conference, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa interim athletic director Beth Goetz announced on Monday that Ferentz's son, Brian, would not return as offensive coordinator next year. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa looks to maintain share of Big Ten West lead when it meets surprising Northwestern

Iowa looks to maintain at least a share of the Big Ten West lead when it meets Northwestern at Wrigley Field.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during a news conference, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa interim athletic director Beth Goetz announced on Monday that Ferentz's son, Brian, would not return as offensive coordinator next year. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz says midseason announcement on son’s 2024 removal against program’s philosophy

Kirk Ferentz would have preferred any evaluation of his Iowa football program to have been done after the season.

FILE - Iowa's Brian Ferentz watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. Ferentz will be out as Iowa's offensive coordinator at the end of the season, interim athletic director Beth Goetz announced Monday, Oct. 30. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Brian Ferentz will be out as Iowa’s offensive coordinator at end of the season, interim AD says

Iowa interim athletic director Beth Goetz has announced Brian Ferentz will be out as Iowa’s offensive coordinator at the end of the season.