Iowa is in danger of being remembered more for its finish than its fantastic start.

Much of the buzz surrounding No. 8 Iowa has been about its resume, and whether the Hawkeyes can truly be considered national title contenders when they keep sneaking past everyone.

Don’t like the way Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi is playing? Give it a little time.

In an effort to explain the unexplainable, some Iowa followers have begun likening the Hawkeyes to Rocky Balboa.

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz doesn’t have a Facebook page or any interest in tweeting. How ironic, then, that the best friend his 7th-ranked Hawkeyes have these days is a computer.

Iowa starting running back Adam Robinson is likely out for at least the rest of the regular season with an ankle injury.

Almost the only pretty thing Ricky Stanzi produced against Michigan State was that perfect touchdown pass with no time left on the clock.

No. 7 Iowa escaped with a 15-13 victory against Michigan State on Saturday night.

Michigan State has rebounded from a rocky September to remain alive in the Big Ten race.

No. 7 Iowa is still having a tough time convincing others of its status as an early contender for the national title.

Michigan State lost three straight games in September and looked like a long shot to have any chance in the Big Ten race.

Iowa survived yet another close call, beating Michigan 30-28 Saturday night for its best start since 1985 and the Hawkeyes’ first 10-game winning streak in more than 80 years.

Some believe that winning all your games isn’t enough. You also have to look good doing it. Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz? He doesn’t worry about lipstick on a pig - as long as that pig is undefeated.

Marvin McNutt thought about playing basketball at Iowa before deciding to focus his attention on becoming the Hawkeyes next starting quarterback.

Put a pocket passer in front of Iowa’s defense, and chances are the Hawkeyes will eat him alive.