The 16th annual Cleveland.com Preseason Big Ten Football Poll has been released, placing the Iowa Hawkeyes at eighth overall.
Poll Details
Ohio State emerges as the clear favorite, earning 15 of the 31 first‑place votes, while Oregon follows with 11 and defending national champion Indiana receives five.
Iowa’s 9‑4 record from the previous season, including a 6‑3 mark in Big Ten play, underpins its eighth‑place projection.
The Hawkeyes will open the season on Saturday, September 5 at 3:15 p.m. Central Time, hosting Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium.
Additionally, Iowa’s annual Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium is slated for Saturday, August 15 at 11 a.m. Central Time, offering fans an early chance to engage with the team.