Iowa's Playoff Hurdle | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Kirk Herbstreit breaks down Iowa’s playoff hopes, praising their elite defense and run game while spotlighting the quarterback uncertainty as the biggest hurdle. Despite lacking national hype, Iowa consistently wins — and with a strong defensive foundation led by Phil Parker, they’re built to compete. The real test comes in a brutal three-week stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington; winning two of those could set them up for a playoff push. Before that, they face Iowa State in a rivalry game where they’ve been shut out — but the Cyclones have the edge lately. Herbstreit believes if Iowa avoids turnovers and keeps playing smart football, they might finally crack the playoff door.

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