The Athletic recently released their projections for the College Football Playoff picture and all bowl games. When it came to Iowa, they shockingly predicted the team to end up in the playoff. To be exact, the Hawkeyes were projected to be the No. 9 ranked team in the playoff bracket.

The tradition and pageantry are part of what makes the sport of college football so special and held so near and dear to so many people. It invokes emotion, personal ties, and gives fans everywhere something to cheer for.

The 2025 college football season kicks off with a Big 12 showdown in Ireland as Kansas State and Iowa State face off.