College football SP+ rankings after Week 3
Oklahoma is making a run at the No. 2 overall spot, but things mostly remain the same at the top of this week's SP+ rankings.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
3-0, 1st in Big Ten - West
College football roundtable: What we learned from Week 3
The Pac-12 might need Oregon to be great, but the Big Ten is more than Ohio State. What else did we learn from Week 3?
Clemson, Ohio State slip in AP poll despite wins
Clemson and Ohio State slipped to the back of the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday despite wins Saturday, and Penn State jumped four spots to No. 6.
College football bowl projections and analysis: Top matchups, playoff breakdowns and more
With Week 3 in the books, we forecast every bowl matchup, including the College Football Playoff, and look at who could miss out on the fun and more.
College Football Playoff picks after Week 3
How do Saturday's results impact the contenders for the College Football Playoff field? Our reporters make their picks for the top four.
Goodson runs for 153 yards, 3 TDs in No. 5 Iowa's victory
— Tyler Goodson saw nothing in front of him but the end zone — and that was before he got the ball.
Touchdown! Tyler Goodson scores vs. Kent State (0:22)
Ohio State's struggling defense, Florida's QB battle and more Week 2 college football takeaways
We break down Week 2 of the college football season, from the QB situations at Florida and Georgia to the Big 12 race.
Iowa in the CFP! Texas won't survive the SEC! A reality check on Week 2 overreactions
Michigan won and Ohio State lost in Week 2, so the Wolverines have a shot, right? So, will Iowa have a shot at the CFP? And can Texas really survive a move to the SEC?! Our overreaction guru Mark Schlabach squashes dreams and speaks truth after Week 2.
Who will make the College Football Playoff?
With help from the Allstate Playoff Predictor, you can pick a top title contender, play out its season and see what chances it has to make the top four at the end of the year.
College football SP+ rankings after Week 2
After Week 2, it's all about the SEC West and the Big Ten East at the top of the SP+ rankings.
Which teams could take advantage of college football's early-season chaos?
In just two weeks, we've seen numerous top teams look more vulnerable than expected. Here are 10 potential contenders that could fill the void if that trend keeps up.
College football bowl projections and analysis: Top matchups, playoff breakdowns and more
After some surprises in Week 2, we forecast every bowl matchup, including the College Football Playoff, and look at who could sneak into the New Year's Six and more.
Oregon, Iowa enter AP top 5; Ohio St. falls to 9
Oregon jumped to No. 4 in the AP Top 25 after upsetting Ohio State and Iowa moved to No. 5 after defeating Iowa State, while Alabama remained No. 1 and was followed by Georgia and Oklahoma in the top three.
College Football Playoff picks after Week 2
Where does Oregon land after defeating Ohio State in Columbus? What about Iowa following a big win over rival Iowa State? All that and more in this week's playoff picks.
No. 9 Iowa beats No. 10 Iowa St 27-17 to keep Cy-Hawk Trophy
— Iowa defensive end Zach VanValkenburg and offensive lineman Jack Plumb marched across the end zone with the Cy-Hawk Trophy perched on their shoulders, showing it off to the Hawkeyes fans who had come to Jack Trice Stadium to see the biggest game in...
Jack Campbell scoops up the fumble for Iowa TD (0:46)
Corso's pick: Iowa vs. Iowa State (0:52)
Best signs from College GameDay at Iowa-Iowa State
The Cy-Hawk Trophy is on the line in Ames, Iowa, where the Hawkeyes and Cyclones face off. Here are the best signs from College GameDay.
What we'll learn from Week 2's most interesting games
Week 2 is a bit quieter than last week's opener, but there's still plenty to glean from this week's slate. Here's what we'll be watching in Ohio State-Oregon, Iowa-Iowa State, Michigan-Washington and much more.
The battle for the Cy-Hawk, another test for Ohio State and more to watch in Week 2
Iowa won the coveted Cy-Hawk trophy by one point the last time the Hawkeyes and Cyclones met back in 2019. And now, for the first time ever, both teams are ranked (and in the top 10!) heading into the game.
College football SP+ rankings after Week 1
In the latest SP+ rankings, the gap between No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Georgia is greater than the difference between the Bulldogs and No. 16 Texas. Plus, Michigan is all the way up to No. 7.
No. 18 Iowa's defense silences No. 17 Indiana, 34-6
— Iowa cornerback Riley Moss wasn't sure what happened.
Tyler Goodson clears an Indiana defender with a hurdle (0:23)
The 2021 college football preseason All-America team
Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler and Iowa State running back Breece Hall are on everyone's list, but who joins them as preseason All-America picks?
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2021 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Michigan State | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Penn State | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Ohio State | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Indiana | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Iowa | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Illinois | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Minnesota | 0-1 | 2-1 |
| Nebraska | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Wisconsin | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 1-2 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards154.3115th
Rushing Yards143.7Tied-83rd
Points For30.3Tied-107th
Points Against10.0127th
2021 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 5 | 6 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Graves | DE | Committed | 84 |
| Caden Crawford | DE | Committed | 79 |
| Jazuin Patterson | RB | Committed | 78 |
| Jack Dotzler | OT | Committed | 78 |
| Jacob Bostick | WR | Committed | 77 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | T.J. Hockenson | John Mackey Award |
| 2017 | J. Jewell | Lott IMPACT Trophy |
| 2015 | D. King II | Jim Thorpe Award |
| 2014 | B. Scherff | Outland Trophy |
| 2009 | S. Greene | Doak Walker Award |