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Jayden Montgomery still on top, two running backs missing, and more on the Week 11 depth chart
Minnesota v Iowa | Matthew Holst/GettyImagesThe Hawkeyes are not only flying high due to their three-game winning streak, but also because they have soared into the first rankings for the College Football Playoff (CFP).
Iowa now sits at No. 20 in the CFP Rankings, despite not being ranked in the AP Top 25 heading into this week.
No. 20 Iowa has its toughest game of the 2025-2026 season this Saturday against a tough No. 9 Oregon squad, and the Hawkeyes know what's at stake.
An outside chance at a Big Ten title, as well as a spot in the CFP, is on the line Saturday at Kinnick for both teams.