Iowa Hawkeyes

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Iowa Hawkeyes is 8-4 on the season, 8-3-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +21.4. Iowa Hawkeyes is covering the spread at 73% this season (8-3-1), well above the FBS average of 50%; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: Big Ten Conference
Stadium: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
Power Rating: +21.4
HFA Rating:2.7 pts
Record: 8-4
ATS: 8-3-1
O/U: 5-6-1

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
vs
UAlbany
Push
Push
at
W
Under

2025 Season Travel Profile

5,945 miles — ranked 78th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0275 mi275 mi
Week 1UAlbanyHome (0 mi)275 mi
Week 2Iowa State110 mi385 mi
Week 3MassachusettsHome (0 mi)385 mi
Week 4Rutgers894 mi1,279 mi
Week 5IndianaHome (0 mi)1,279 mi
Week 6Bye
Week 7Wisconsin147 mi1,426 mi
Week 8Penn StateHome (0 mi)1,426 mi
Week 9MinnesotaHome (0 mi)1,426 mi
Week 10Bye
Week 11OregonHome (0 mi)1,426 mi
Week 12USC1,547 mi2,972 mi
Week 13Michigan StateHome (0 mi)2,972 mi
Week 14Nebraska275 mi3,247 mi

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Second-Half Defensive Dominance

After allowing 231 yards and 16 points in the first half, Iowa's defense shut out Nebraska in the second half, holding them to just 69 yards. This turnaround was key to the 40-16 victory and shows the defense's ability to adjust and lock down opponents.

Balanced Offensive Attack

Quarterback Mark Gronowski contributed both through the air (9/16, 166 yards, 1 TD) and on the ground (13 carries, 64 yards, 2 TDs), while Kamari Moulton added 93 rushing yards and 2 TDs. This balance makes Iowa tough to defend and suggests they can control games offensively.

Special Teams and Turnovers

Iowa capitalized on a muffed punt that resulted in a safety and forced a fumble at the goal line. These momentum-shifting plays were crucial in breaking the game open and highlight Iowa's ability to create scoring opportunities from special teams and defensive takeaways.

Consistency and Resilience

Despite a slow start and a tough first half, Iowa remained consistent and responded offensively when needed. Coach Ferentz emphasized the team's ability to keep pushing, which has been a hallmark of their eight-win seasons since 2015. This resilience bodes well for bowl preparation.

Rivalry Dominance Continues

Iowa's 10th win in 11 meetings against Nebraska underscores their psychological edge and familiarity with the opponent. This experience in high-stakes rivalry games can translate to confidence in bowl matchups against similar physical teams.

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Schedule & Results

Iowa Hawkeyes — 8-4 overall, 8-3-1 ATS, power rating +21.4.