the 2017 season was almost a carbon copy of the previous season. iowa got off to a great start but was again plagued with several injuries. the team went undefeated in non-conference play and all but two of their big ten losses were by just one score (38-14 vs. wisconsin, 24-15 vs. purdue). like the prior season, iowa went 3-1 in trophy games, and finished with eight wins. they were also able to beat #3 ohio state for the first time since 2004. iowa played in the pinstripe bowl, the 15th bowl under ferentz. after trailing early, the hawkeyes dominated the second half and won their first bowl game since 2010. the victory tied hayden fry in iowa career wins (143), and surpassed his number of bowl wins at the university.