CFB Rooting Guide

Who should Iowa fans root for?

Iowa reaches the College Football Playoff in 10.3% of 2.5 million simulated 2026 seasons, wins the Big Ten in 2.4% and the national title in 0.27%, with 8.0 wins expected.

Week 4

  • Root for Iowa State over Utah, worth 1.51%
  • Root for Purdue over Notre Dame, worth 1.43%
  • Root for Wisconsin over Penn State, worth 0.91%
  • Root for Illinois over Ohio State, worth 0.84%
  • Root for Central Arkansas over Florida State, worth 0.82%

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