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Iowa football's losing streak against ranked opponents has extended to 10 games.

The Hawkeyes' passing offense has consistently struggled.

The team's inability to generate an effective passing game is the primary factor holding it back from winning against top competition.

AMES — With a disheartening 16-13 loss to No. 18 Iowa State complete, the Iowa football program has now gone 1,428 days without a win against a ranked opponent.

And counting.

The Hawkeyes are 0-10 against ranked foes over nearly four calendar years since emerging victorious in their top-five matchup against Penn State on Oct. 9, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium.

That euphoric 23-20 win seems so long ago now, doesn’t it?

“Thanks for reminding me,” Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said after this Sept. 6, 2

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