Iowa Hawkeyes remain in Big Ten title hunt after Ohio State loss

The Iowa Hawkeyes remain in contention for the Big Ten championship following a 31-14 loss to Ohio State. Despite the defeat, the team holds a 4-1 record, which keeps them within reach of the College Football Playoff if they win their remaining games.

In the national rankings, Iowa experienced a decline. The Coaches Poll dropped the Hawkeyes four spots to No. 18, while the AP Top 25 Poll moved them down six spots to No. 20.

Looking ahead, Iowa faces a challenging schedule, starting with a road game against Washington. The team also faces uncertainty regarding quarterback Hank Brown, who was injured during the Ohio State game. Other upcoming opponents include Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Illinois, and Nebraska.