The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season were released on November 4, placing the Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 19. The ranking follows Iowa's Big Ten Conference game against the Wisconsin Badgers on October 31 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, where quarterback Hank Brown directed the offense. The initial playoff positioning sets the stage for the Hawkeyes' remaining conference schedule.
Iowa Hawkeyes Rank 19th in First 2026 CFP Playoff Rankings
