# Iowa's Playoff Hurdle | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

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Podcast: [Iowa Hawkeyes Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-hawkeyes-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7469056)
Published: 2026-09-12T16:58:06+00:00
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Kirk Herbstreit breaks down Iowa’s playoff hopes, praising their elite defense and run game while spotlighting the quarterback uncertainty as the biggest hurdle. Despite lacking national hype, Iowa consistently wins — and with a strong defensive foundation led by Phil Parker, they’re built to compete. The real test comes in a brutal three-week stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington; winning two of those could set them up for a playoff push. Before that, they face Iowa State in a rivalry game where they’ve been shut out — but the Cyclones have the edge lately. Herbstreit believes if Iowa avoids turnovers and keeps playing smart football, they might finally crack the playoff door. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ad13163c8b9b476d

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