In an effort to appease Colin Cowherd and other national critics, University of Iowa officials have agreed to bolster future non-conference schedules by adding a Big 12 opponent in the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
Iowa has announced that they have agreed to play Iowa State University in both the 2022 and 2023 seasons. This addition will guarantee Iowa has a Power 5 opponent on their non-conference slate in each season. In what appears to be a developing trend, Iowa also recently strengthened their non-conference slate by adding Division I powerhouse Middle Tennessee State.
The Hawkeyes have struggled to earn national credibility in recent years due to their lackluster schedule.