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Iowa Football: Week 6 Hawkeyes bowl projection roundup

September 30, 2025
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It is Week 6 of the college football season, and teams are beginning to dream about postseason eligibility and bowl berths. The Iowa Hawkeyes, 3-2, are halfway to the magic number six to earn a bowl bid, but have loftier expectations than just six wins.

While they are on a bye this week, the Hawkeyes showed the nation that they can play against anyone remaining on their schedule as they had Indiana on the ropes and nearly pulled off the upset in Kinnick Stadium.

With the season underway, nearly all outlets have the Hawkeyes bowling, but against what team remains the question. This week’s bowl projections have Iowa drawing teams from the SEC, ACC, Big 12, and even utilizing former PAC-12 tie-ins in unique and fun matchups.

USA TODAY Sports

A Southern California helmet sits on the field before the game against Purdue on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Bowl:Las Vegas Bowl

Opponent: USC Trojans (Former PAC-12 schools will honor existing PAC-12 bowl agreements through 2025)

Date: December 31, 2025

ESPN

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) passes the ball during a college football game between Ole Miss and LSU at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

Bowl (Bonagura):Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl

Opponent:Louisville Cardinals

Date: December 27, 2025

Bowl (Schlabach): ReliaQuest Bowl

Opponent: LSU Tigers

Date: December 31, 2025

CBS Sports

Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) celebrates a first down during a game against TCU at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on Sept. 26, 2025.

Bowl:Las Vegas Bowl

Opponent:Arizona State Sun Devils

Date: December 31, 2025

Athlon Sports

Sep 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) celebrates his touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Bowl:Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl

Opponent: Louisville Cardinals

Date: December 27, 2025

College Football News

Sep 6, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (3) throws a pass against the Texas Southern Tigers during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Bowl:Las Vegas Bowl

Opponent: Cal Golden Bears

Date: December 31, 2025

Sports Illustrated

Sep 27, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) prepares to pass in the second quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Bowl:Rate Bowl

Opponent: BYU Cougars

Date: December 26, 2025

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