Iowa football moved up two spots to No. 14 in the latest CBS Sports 138 rankings despite not playing last weekend. The Hawkeyes enter Week 8 with a 5-1 overall record and 2-1 in Big Ten play, preparing to face Minnesota in their long-standing rivalry.
Minnesota, sitting at No. 42 in the CBS Sports 138, also had a bye this past weekend. The Golden Gophers hold a 4-2 record, with the same 2-1 mark in conference games. Their last outing ended in a heavy 41-13 defeat at Purdue. Both teams share Big Ten wins over Washington and Michigan.
The upcoming clash will take place at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, October 24, with kickoff set for 2:30 p.m. Central Time. The game will be broadcast on FS1. Iowa aims to strengthen its position in the rankings and continue its strong season by securing the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy, contested annually between these rivals.
Alongside Iowa, several other Big Ten teams feature in the top 25 of the CBS Sports 138 rankings. Ohio State sits at No. 2, Indiana at No. 6, UCLA at No. 7, USC at No. 17, and Northwestern at No. 19. The rankings were updated as of October 19.
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The Hawkeyes’ rise in the rankings confirms their status among the nation’s stronger teams this season, building momentum as they prepare for a significant showdown with Minnesota. The battle for the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy remains one of the Big Ten’s most anticipated games each year, with both teams eager to assert dominance in the conference.
According to Yahoo Sports.
