Why Iowa Is Good for College Football

Why Iowa Is Good for College Football

Iowa’s upset loss to Northwestern on Saturday didn’t fundamentally change the college football season. The unbeaten triumvirate of No. 1 Florida, No. 2 Texas and No. 3 Alabama continues to steam toward the most predictable finish in years.
But here’s what hasn’t been said: Iowa’s improbable winning streak, which had reached 13 games and taken them as high as No. 7 in the Associated Press poll and No. 4 in the BCS standings, was one of the most stunning—if not inspiring—stories in the recent history of college football.

wsj.com
11/10/9