Iowa football

2022 - 12 - 31

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Recap: Iowa football ends season with a 21-0 Music City Bowl win ... (Hawk Central)

NASHVILLE – The Iowa Hawkeyes ended their season in strong fashion after they notched their second shutout win of the season, taking down the Kentucky ...

Kentucky punts on their first offensive drive of the day, despite some early strides from Wade. Kentucky's offense led by freshman quarterback Destin Wade will get the ball first today. After the touchback, they will start off at their own 25-yard line. [Podcast: How much does Iowa football weave in RPO, other wrinkles in Music City Bowl vs. He completed 3-4 passes for 37 yards, getting the ball to three different pass catchers. He also rushed for three yards. Offensively, the Hawkeyes had a solid showing led by Joey Labas. Just like the previous games this season, Iowa's defense dominated scoring two touchdowns of their own. That adds to his strong five tackles and two pass-breakup game. The Wildcats' offense has a chance to get on the board for the first time at the start of the fourth quarter. The Hawkeyes' defense now has a chance to get their first safety of the game. After Kentucky picked up their first first down of the quarter, their excitement was short-lived after star linebacker Jack Campbell hawked down Destin Wade for his first sack of the night.

Recap: Iowa football shuts out Kentucky in Music City Bowl (The Tennessean)

The Wildcats (7-5) and Hawkeyes (7-5) are playing on the final day of 2022 after starting the year Jan. 1 in Orlando, playing each other in the Citrus Bowl.

Wade did remain in the game. The Wildcats (7-5) and Hawkeyes (7-5) are playing on the final day of 2022 after starting the year Jan. 1:36 left: From bad to worse for Destin Wade. 2:59 left: Iowa punt downed at the 2. 15:00 left: Iowa wins the toss, defers. Very much a freshman moment. 1 in Orlando, playing each other in the Citrus Bowl. CT Saturday at Nissan Stadium with TV coverage on ABC. 9:44 left: Kentucky will punt after picking up a lone first down on the drive following the pick-6. Follow along with our live game updates below: 3:44 left: Kentucky’s Taj Dodson runs over the Iowa punt returner. 5:48 left: Iowa transfer Deuce Hogan is in the game at QB for Kentucky.

Music City Magic | Two pick sixes propel Iowa football to bowl victory ... (UI The Daily Iowan)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowa football downed Kentucky, 21-0, in the 2022 Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium Saturday. The Hawkeyes avenged their 20-17 loss to the ...

LaPorta and Campbell have not officially declared for the NFL Draft, but they are expected to do so in the days following the Hawkeyes’ postseason game. “It just says a lot about our players,” Ferentz said of the Hawkeyes’s postseason achievements. Benson could return to Iowa for another season because of NCAA COVID-19 rules, but he has not announced if he will try to play in college or the NFL next year. Both tight end Sam LaPorta and linebacker Jack Campbell could have opted out of the Music City Bowl to prepare for the 2023 NFL Draft. I know the program is in great hands. DeJean jumped in front of a pass thrown by Wade at the Kentucky 14-yard line and made his way into the end zone. The Hawkeyes avenged their 20-17 loss to the Wildcats in the 2022 Citrus Bowl in Orlando. DeJean and Nwankpa’s interceptions, combined with Labas’ first career touchdown, gave Iowa a 21-0 lead in the second quarter. Like some of his fellow seniors, linebacker Seth Benson may have also played his last game in the Black and Gold. Over the last four years, a lot of guys in that locker room have worked their butts off, and I think they see those accomplishments and success and perceive that. The Ohioan finished the contest 14-of-24 for 139 yards and a touchdown. In his first collegiate start, Iowa strong safety Xavier Nwankpa picked Wade off near the Hawkeye 48-yard line and returned the ball 52 yards to the end zone.

Kentucky football shut out for first time since 2019 in Music City Bowl ... (Lexington Herald Leader)

Missing Will Levis and Chris Rodriguez, Kentucky football's was shut out by Iowa in the 2022 Music City Bowl, snapping a four-game bowl winning streak.

Kentucky and Iowa combined for just seven offensive points and 391 yards on the afternoon. The first play of Kentucky’s ensuing drive ended with an interception from safety Xavier Nwankpa returned 52 yards for a touchdown to give Iowa two touchdowns in just 11 seconds of game time. Iowa was able to obtain some revenge for Kentucky’s Citrus Bowl win last season as the two teams bookended 2022 with bowl games against each other on New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve. Taylor averaged 48.3 yards per punt in the game, helping the Hawkeyes consistently flip the field even as their own offense floundered. Seven Wildcats who played in the regular-season finale against Louisville were unavailable after entering the transfer portal. Kentucky quarterback Will Levis, running back Chris Rodriguez and cornerback Carrington Valentine all opted out of the game.

Kentucky vs Iowa football final score, highlights, recap: Wildcats fall ... (Courier Journal)

The Wildcats look to close out the season with a rematch against the Hawkeyes in the Music City Bowl. Here's everything you need to know.

[beating the Hawkeyes 20-17 in last year's Citrus Bowl](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2022/01/02/kentucky-football-citrus-bowl-win-raises-bar-expectations/8966159002/). Wildcats quarterback Will Levis completed 17 of 28 passes for 233 yards and a touchdown, hitting current New York Giants receiver [Wan'Dale Robinson 10 time for 170 yards](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2022/01/01/citrus-bowl-wandale-robinson-leads-uk-win-over-iowa/8966146002/). Eligible subscribers can also stream the game on [Hulu Live](https://www.hulu.com/live-tv). Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst) and Harry Lyles Jr. That's right, the Hawkeyes (7-5), last year's Citrus Bowl opponent. [Mark Stoops and Kentucky](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2022/11/20/kentucky-football-mark-stoops-signs-contract-extension-through-2031/69665033007/) takes on [Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes](https://www.hawkcentral.com/videos/sports/college/iowa/football/2022/12/30/everything-kirk-ferentz-said-iowas-music-city-bowl-pregame-presser/10971003002/): But Cats fans can get a look at some of the players who could be big names in a year with [Read more about Wade here](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2022/12/31/kentucky-football-vs-iowa-uk-names-starting-qb-for-music-city-bowl/69725238007/). [Will Levis](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2022/12/07/kentucky-football-qb-will-levis-announces-availability-or-bowl/69699627007/) and [Chris Rodriguez](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2022/12/08/kentucky-football-rb-chris-rodriguez-will-not-play-in-music-city-bowl/69712385007/), among others, sitting out to prepare for the NFL draft. And it won't feature the Wildcats' starting quarterback or running back. [Music City Bowl](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2022/12/04/kentucky-football-music-city-bowl-2022-iowa-game-time-tv-livestream/69677301007/) — Iowa. [Kentucky football](https://www.courier-journal.com/sports/kentucky/) hoped it would be [before the season began](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2022/07/20/kentucky-football-wildcats-respond-to-critics-at-sec-media-days/10056307002/).

Iowa Football: Way-too-early depth chart projection for the 2023 ... (247Sports)

The Hawkeyes finished the 2022 season on a high note as they took down Kentucky, 21-0, in the Music City Bowl on Saturday afternoon. How does the way-too-early ...

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Howe: Hawkeyes Stick to Script in Music City Win (CalBearsMaven)

Iowa Football Leans on Defense, Special Teams, Offense Still Lagging Behind.

But it also highlighted would could have been with one of the best defenses and special teams in school history. The offensive touchdown resulted from the excellence of the defense and punter Tory Taylor, who proved invaluable in '22. That has to happen if the Hawkeyes want to compete with the Big Ten's best. From there, Iowa leaned on its top players on side of the ball, tight ends Sam LaPorta and Luke Lachey. A play later, Lachey found the end zone on a 15-yard grab that highlighted his athleticism. It needed incredible play from the defense and special teams in overcoming an offense that came into Saturday's action ranked 130th among 131 FBS teams.