# What If Iowa Won the 2022 Playoff | 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: 2026-07-14T12:50:27+00:00
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What if Iowa’s 2002 team, a stacked, undefeated Big Ten champion with a breakout QB and a dominant defense, had played in a 24-team playoff? They’d likely have cruised through the bracket—beating Auburn, Kansas State, and facing undefeated Ohio State in the title game. Instead, they got shut out by USC in the Orange Bowl after a controversial bowl placement and a loss to Iowa State. It’s a wild “what if” that highlights how close they came to glory—and how different the college football landscape might have been with a playoff. 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/5e1686b982ab3533

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