The National Soccer Coaches Association of America has Iowa (2-0) ranked No. 7 in this week’s poll.

The Hawkeyes downed Northern Iowa, 1-0, in double overtime and Illinois Chicago, 4-0, to start the season under new head coach Dave DiIanni.

Big Ten schools were well represented in the poll — Penn State took the No.1 spot, followed by No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Wisconsin, conference newcomer Rutgers at No. 4, No. 5 Ohio State, and No. 6 Nebraska in the region.

Wisconsin, Penn State, Michigan, and Rutgers have 2-0 records, while the Buckeyes and Cornhuskers carry 1-1 marks.

Illinois (1-1) was ranked No. 9.

— by Jordan Hansen