Who does Iowa football play next? See Hawkeyes' remaining schedule.

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Iowa football is 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten after dismantling Washington 41-24 on Oct. 9 in Seattle.

The Hawkeyes are ranked 16th in the US LBM coaches poll and 17th in the Associated Press poll.

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Kirk Ferentz's team is still a contender for the 12-team College Football Playoff at the halfway point of the season. Iowa's only loss came against No. 5 Ohio State.

Does Iowa football play this week?

The Hawkeyes are idle this week, a convenient spot for the team's bye after the sixth game of 12 in the regular season.

Ferentz promised his team a relaxed and restful week if they could put together a strong week of preparation for Washington. The Hawkeyes most certainly did that, dominating the Huskies from start to finish.

Who does Iowa football play next?

After this week’s bye, Iowa goes on the road to play Minnesota on Oct. 24.

The Golden Gophers, who are also going into a bye week, will enter the matchup 4-2 overall. Minnesota just suffered a surprising 41-13 blowout loss to Purdue.

The Hawkeyes and Golden Gophers have faced two common opponents so far this season: Michigan and Washington. Iowa played at Michigan and won by one, while Minnesota hosted Michigan and won by six. Iowa and Minnesota both beat Washington on the road, although the Hawkeyes won by 17 and the Golden Gophers won by just three.

Iowa has won 12 of its last 14 games against Minnesota, which includes wins in the last two matchups. Two seasons ago, the Hawkeyes prevailed 31-14 on the road. Last season, Iowa thumped Minnesota 41-3.

Iowa Hawkeyes' remaining schedule

  • Week 7: Bye
  • Week 8: Saturday, Oct. 24 at Minnesota
  • Week 9: Saturday, Oct. 31 vs Wisconsin
  • Week 10: Saturday, Nov. 7 at Northwestern
  • Week 11: Saturday, Nov. 14 vs Purdue
  • Week 12: Saturday, Nov. 21 at Illinois
  • Week 13: Friday, Nov. 27 vs. Nebraska*

More: Big Ten football standings

Tyler Tachman contributed to this report.

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