Iowa Hawkeyes' Playoff Chances Are Better Than Critics Think
The Iowa Hawkeyes have been dismissed as playoff contenders due to an outdated reputation for weak offense. However, their offense has improved significantly under coordinator Tim Lester, averaging nearly 30 points per game in 2025. With a strong defense and close losses to top teams last season, they have a legitimate path to the 12-team playoff.
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Iowa's defensive coordinator Phil Parker has maintained a top-10 unit throughout the 2020s, with opponents averaging under 19 points per game. The Hawkeyes
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