After Iowa (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) put together one of its best performances of the season on Saturday by blanking Wisconsin (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten), 30-0, how did the Hawkeyes fare in the initial College Football Playoff rankings?
In the initial CFP rankings, the Hawkeyes are ranked No. 19. Iowa is joined by fellow Big Ten foes in No. 4 Indiana, No. 8 UCLA, No. 12 Ohio State, No. 20 USC, and No. 23 Oregon.
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In the win over Wisconsin, quarterback Hank Brown completed 20 of 24 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Tony Diaz and tight end DJ Vonnahme also each caught touchdowns in the win.
Up next for the Hawkeyes is a trip to Evanston, Ill., to take on the Northwestern Wildcats (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten)
at the new Ryan Field on Saturday, Nov. 7. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT and the game will be broadcast on Fox.
Here's the full Nov. 3 College Football Playoff rankings:
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