2021 schedule
Iowa
Big Ten
Final rank
#9
Record
10-3
Points
31
Diff
+62
Scored
311
Allowed
249
Outcome
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Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2021 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Indiana(Tier 2) | Home | 34 – 6 | W | +4 |
| 3 | Iowa State(Tier 2) | Away | 27 – 17 | W | +4 |
| 4 | Kent State(Tier 5) | Home | 30 – 7 | W | +1 |
| 5 | Colorado State(Tier 5) | Home | 24 – 14 | W | +1 |
| 6 | Maryland(Tier 4) | Away | 51 – 14 | W | +2 |
| 7 | Penn State(Premier) | Home | 23 – 20 | W | +5 |
| 8 | Purdue(Tier 4) | Home | 7 – 24 | L | 0 |
| 10 | Wisconsin(Premier) | Away | 7 – 27 | L | 0 |
| 11 | Northwestern(Tier 2) | Away | 17 – 12 | W | +4 |
| 12 | Minnesota(Tier 2) | Home | 27 – 22 | W | +4 |
| 13 | Illinois(Tier 4) | Home | 33 – 23 | W | +2 |
| 14 | Nebraska(Tier 2) | Away | 28 – 21 | W | +4 |
| 15 | Michigan(Tier 2) | Home | 3 – 42 | L | 0 |
