It's time to accept Iowa as a legitimate title contender

play1:13Kirk Ferentz: We've taken everything one week at a timeIowa coach Kirk Ferentz describes his team's 28-20 victory over Nebraska and says he is pleased with his team's undefeated record, the first 12-win season in Iowa history.

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Why not Iowa?

It’s time to ask the question. The Hawkeyes’ unbeaten run is no longer a sideshow. This is front and center in college football, with Clemson, Alabama, Bedlam, Notre Dame-Stanford and The Game.

Iowa is the first team nationally to 12 wins after a 28-20 victory over Nebraska on Friday. Iowa has met every challenge, exceeded every expectation. It has won with offense. With defense. With smart, fundamental play and efficiency in areas…