The Hawkeyes are on their second and final bye week with a chance to rest, relax, and reevaluate.
Iowa has been on a hot streak, winning three straight games since losing a close 20-15 game against Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on September 27.
The Hawkeyes will use their week off to get healthy and prepare for the final four-game stretch of the season that includes matchups against Oregon, USC, Michigan State, and Nebraska.
While the Hawkeyes have mostly recovered from injuries over the last few weeks, multiple players are still dealing with lingering issues, including starting quarterback Mark Gronowski and linebacker Jaden Harrell.