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Iowa's blowout win at Washington clears path to College Football Playoff thanks to easy remaining schedule

Iowa’s 41-24 victory over Washington on Friday night marked a turning point in the Hawkeyes’ College Football Playoff aspirations. Despite traveling across two time zones and playing without starting quarterback Hank Brown due to injury, Iowa’s backup Jeremy Hecklinski led a dominant offensive performance, securing an early four-touchdown lead and handing the Huskies their first loss of the season.

The win leaves Iowa at 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten, with a clear path to a 10-2 or even 11-1 record if they finish strong. With no remaining Top 25 opponents on the schedule, the Hawkeyes now face a manageable stretch that could propel them into playoff contention, according to CBS Sports projections suggesting a 60% chance of a CFP bid at that mark.

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