Iowa up to 17th in AP Top 25

The Iowa Hawkeyes are up to 17th in the latest AP top 25. The Hawkeyes are 3-0 after a 55-0 win over Northern Iowa. They open Big Ten play this week at 18th ranked Michigan

That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, who likes how the Hawkeyes approached the nonconference schedule.

Quarterback Hank Brown connected on all 12 of his pass attempts against the Panthers and in three games has completed nearly 73 percent of his passes with three touchdowns and no interceptions.

Brown says the 3-0 start is a boost heading into conference play.

Brown says he has gained confidence during a 3-0 start.

Brown says a key going forward will be to continue to limit mistakes.