Iowa is moving up in the ratings, and the data says it's real.
- Win total 8.5 — line up since open
- Ferentz's 26-11 run has Iowa in dynasty territory for the first time since 2021, but th…
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Iowa has climbed into dynasty-caliber territory — into the top 15% of FBS by power rating over the last three seasons, up from the top 25% a year ago.
a 26-11 record over the last three regular seasons
why it mattersFerentz's 26-11 run has Iowa in dynasty territory for the first time since 2021, but the market's 7.5-win projection suggests skepticism about sustaining that grind. ~ our read
Iowa enters 2025 rated No. 12 in SP+ (+19.7).
why it mattersIowa enters 2025 at No. 12 in SP+ — the 9-4 record under Ferentz's sixth season suggests the ceiling is higher than fan unease implies. ~ our read
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The non-obvious thing to track
The non-obvious consequence of climbing the power tiers is the expectation tax: the same season that looked like a breakout last year now reads as a disappointment. Watch whether the schedule lets the run actually show up on the field.
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Rooms tap to switch
The 'resurgence is real' read: the numbers are starting to back the hype.
The 'wait and see' counter — power shifts often get overread before the season proves them.
The range the bull case vs the counter
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