2026 schedule
Iowa
Big Ten
Final rank
#8
Record
5-2
Points
17
Diff
+96
Scored
196
Allowed
100
Outcome
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Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2026 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.
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Northern Illinois(Tier 4) | home | 40 – 0 | W | +2 | 2 |
| 3 | Iowa State(Premier) | home | 16 – 13 | W | +5 | 7 |
| 4 | FCS opponent | home | 55 – 0 | W | 0 | 7 |
| 5 | Michigan(Premier) | away | 20 – 19 | W | +5 | 12 |
| 6 | Ohio State(Premier) | home | 14 – 31 | L | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | Washington(Premier) | away | 41 – 24 | W | +5 | 17 |
| 9 | Minnesota(Tier 2) | away | 10 – 13 | L | 0 | 17 |
Click any row to see the matchup. Stats shown are end-of-season.