Iowa Ranks Sixth in Big Ten Future Outlook | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Ohio State tops the Big Ten’s 2026 rankings, with Indiana surprisingly landing at No. 2 despite their national title run last year. Oregon, Michigan, and Penn State round out the top five, while Iowa climbs to No. 6 — a testament to Kirk Ferentz’s 28-year reign of consistency and a rising offense. The Hawkeyes kick off their 2026 campaign on Sept. 5 against Northern Illinois, poised to build on their momentum. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab4339ab69e22680