Iowa vs Washington head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 6, Friday, October 9, 2026.
The Breakdown
Washington's 62 composite tops Iowa's 56, driven by Demond Williams Jr and a 3.8★ offensive line.
When Iowa has the ball: 3.0★ receivers averaging 1.7 years face Washington's 3.5★ secondary — small edge, Huskies.
When Washington has the ball: 3.8★ O-line, led by 5★ Kodi Greene, holds a half-star edge on Iowa's 3.3★ D-line.
Swing factor: QB duel: 4★ Williams Jr versus 3★ Jeremy Hecklinski, both two years in. Biggest gap on the board.
X-factor: Friday night in Seattle — Iowa travels two time zones west for a standalone October road spot.