The last week and a half for the Iowa Hawkeyes has been nothing short of tumultuous and full of storylines. From the punt return issue versus Minnesota to the decision that Brian Ferentz will not be back as offensive coordinator in 2024, it can be forgotten Iowa has a game coming up.
Not just any game, either. They are headed to Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, to take on the Northwestern Wildcats who suddenly look frisky and not the cakewalk game many envisioned.
Amid all of that, the Hawkeyes still saw some movement in multiple ranking outlets despite not playing. All movement is due to other teams winning or losing and moving the Hawkeyes around. What is interesting is these rankings view Iowa as moving in different directions.
USA TODAY Sports provides the weekly re-rank and slotted Iowa up at No. 28, despite a three-spot slide. Northwestern saw a four-spot jump and sits at No. 81 with a 4-4 overall record.
CBS Sports 133 also moved the Hawkeyes but it was by no work done themselves. Their rankings moved the Hawkeyes up two spots to No. 35. The Wildcats are No. 80 but saw one of the biggest jumps of the week after they climbed 12 spots.
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