The Iowa Hawkeyes had numerous chances to secure their first College Football Playoff appearance this season, but fell short.
After losing back-to-back games against No. 7 Oregon and No. 19 USC, the Hawkeyes could have closed up shop and started looking ahead to next season, but that is not what this program is about.
Everyone continued to work hard to finish strong, and the squad went on a three-game winning streak to end the season.
Iowa held off Michigan State at home, crushed Nebraska on the road, and finished the season with a massive bowl victory over No.