IOWA CITY, Iowa —

Iowa may not be in the AP Top 25, but the Hawkeyes did find themselves included in a more important ranking this week.

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Iowa was No. 20 in the College Football Playoff Selection Committee's initial rankings released Tuesday night. Its opponent this week, Oregon, is slotted at No. 9.

That sets the stage for a high-stakes matchup at Kinnick Stadium. The winner stays in the Big Ten title race and clears a big hurdle toward a potential playoff berth, while the loser faces a steep climb back into contention.

Here's what to know about Saturday's game, which you can watch on KCCI.

How to watch and stream Iowa football vs. Oregon

When : 2:40 p.m. CT, Saturday, Nov. 8

Where : Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City

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