The latest AP Top 25 poll was released Sunday. Iowa and Notre Dame entered the top four at No. 3 and No. 4, respectively, while Ohio State dropped to No. 8 after its first loss of the season. 1. Will Iowa’s jump be reflected in the playoff rankings? Few would have predicted the Hawkeyes would be one of the last two remaining undefeated teams and in contention for a Big Ten title and a College Football Playoff berth. But Kirk Ferentz’s squad continues to win—and win easily—each week. Iowa was at No. 5 in the last playoff ranking and No. 6 in last week’s AP poll, behind Notre Dame in both. Now the Hawkeyes are ahead of the Fighting Irish in the AP rankings after the Irish’s lackluster win over Boston College on Saturday. …
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