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.
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11/10/9
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