Season Record: 4-3 (1-3 B1G)
Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz (139-95, 19th year at Iowa)
2017 S&P+ Overall Ranking: 45th
2016 S&P+ Overall Ranking: 30th
It’s not been a dream season for the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes finished their non-conference schedule unbeaten, including an overtime victory over in-state rival Iowa State. But Iowa has since gone 1-3 in conference play, including three losses by a touchdown or less. Their tough defense has kept them in games, but a lack of execution on offense has kept them from getting over the hump in close games.