... 21 in the preseason AP Top 25 and No. 22 in the preseason USA Today Poll.

After defeating instate rival University of Northern Iowa in a very close home game, and after setting a College Football precedent by blocking back-to-back field goal attempts, Iowa dropped out of the rankings. 

For some reason, the Hawkeyes were penalized for making college football history and winning a close game. Until last week's win over Penn State, Iowa wasn't even a thought in the pollsters' minds. 

Thanks for the motivation, pollsters.

Since getting kicked out of the polls, the Hawkeyes have been dominating teams with stellar defense and have ...

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