The turnaround in Iowa City this season has been remarkable. After starting the year 0-2 with frustrating losses to Purdue and Northwestern, the Iowa Hawkeyes have now won their last six contests to finish the Big Ten regular season at 6-2. That puts them second in the Big Ten West division behind Northwestern and likely into the top-15 when the College Football Playoff Committee releases their updated rankings this week.
Now Iowa is rewarded with an extra home game this weekend as they’re set to play host to the Michigan Wolverines on the Big Ten’s Championship Week.