The first College Football Playoff rankings for the 2026 season were released on Tuesday, placing the Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 19.
Iowa entered the rankings after a Big Ten Conference matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers on October 31 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Quarterback Hank Brown directed the offense during the game, which was captured in a photo by Keith Gillett for Icon Sportswire.
The initial playoff rankings provide an early snapshot of the postseason picture as the season progresses.
