Iowa is back in the AP Top 25 at number 20.
The Hawkeyes used a late touchdown to edge Illinois 15-13 and a season that has featured a rash of injuries and struggling offense will including the Hawks second trip to the Big Ten Championship game in three years.
That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz. The Hawkeyes have overcome injuries to several key players to win a division championship.
Iowa takes a 9-2 record into a Black Friday game at Nebraska.
The Hawkeyes will play the winner of the game between second ranked Ohio State and third ranked Michigan in the championship game.
