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Iowa football leaps in latest USA TODAY Sports 1-138 Re-Rank
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The Iowa football program skyrocketed up the USA TODAY Sports 1-138 Re-Rank after a huge win over the weekend.
The Hawkeyes took down Michigan , 20-19, on a 16-yard touchdown pass from Hank Brown to Reece Vander Zee as time expired. It gave Iowa its first road victory over a ranked Big Ten team in over a decade. And it helped boost Kirk Ferentz's team up the rankings.
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A new edition of the USA TODAY Sports 1-138 Re-Rank was released on Monday following a wild Week 4 of the college football season. Iowa jumped six spots from last week, landing at No. 14 in this week's ranking. Their Week 5 opponent, Ohio State , is at No. 5.
It's going to be a massive game at Kinnick Stadium this Saturday. For the first time in 20 years, ESPN's "College GameDay" will be in Iowa City . The environment should be electric as the Hawkeyes look for a second straight signature victory.
Georgia , Texas , Notre Dame , Miami, and the Buckeyes make up this week's top 5.
The Big Ten also sees Indiana at No. 10, UCLA at No. 17, Oregon at No. 21, and USC at No. 22.
Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes mascot performs before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) looks to pass against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) runs against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz shakes hands with players after a play against Michigan during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Savion Hiter (5) runs against Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Deshaun Lee (8) during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Savion Hiter (5) runs against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) looks to pass against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive line Enow Etta (17) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts with wide receiver Tony Diaz (14) and offensive line Cael Winter (61) during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) passes against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver JJ Buchanan (6) runs to score a touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) looks to pass against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; The Iowa Hawkeyes mascot performs during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Iowa wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) makes a catch for a touchdown against Michigan cornerback Smith Snowden (3) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) reacts during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Iowa wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) celebrates a touchdown against Michigan during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
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Iowa wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2), center, celebrates 20-19 win over Michigan after scoring the game winning touchdown during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes offensive line Trevor Lauck (59) reacts during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) reacts after the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz next to wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) get ready to handshake after 20-19 win over Michigan at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
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Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham, left, shakes hands with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz after 20-19 final at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes mascot performs before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes mascot performs before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) looks to pass against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) runs against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz shakes hands with players after a play against Michigan during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Savion Hiter (5) runs against Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Deshaun Lee (8) during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Savion Hiter (5) runs against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) looks to pass against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive line Enow Etta (17) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts with wide receiver Tony Diaz (14) and offensive line Cael Winter (61) during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) passes against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver JJ Buchanan (6) runs to score a touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) looks to pass against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; The Iowa Hawkeyes mascot performs during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Iowa wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) makes a catch for a touchdown against Michigan cornerback Smith Snowden (3) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) reacts during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Iowa wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) celebrates a touchdown against Michigan during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
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Iowa wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2), center, celebrates 20-19 win over Michigan after scoring the game winning touchdown during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes offensive line Trevor Lauck (59) reacts during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) reacts after the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz next to wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) get ready to handshake after 20-19 win over Michigan at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham, left, shakes hands with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz after 20-19 final at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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