Iowa vs Kentucky

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.

Iowa vs. Kentucky live stream, watch online, TV channel, prediction ... (CBSSports.com)

The good folks at the Music City Bowl watched it and thought to themselves, "We need to get us some of that." Now here we are with the Hawkeyes and Wildcats ...

The Music City Bowl will be Kentucky's 22nd appearance in a bowl game and seventh under Stoops in 10 seasons. That will not be the case this season, and there's no reason to anticipate this being a high-scoring game. [college football](/college-football/) picks can you make with confidence during bowl season, and which underdogs will win outright? Iowa won't have either of its top two quarterbacks as [Spencer Petras](/college-football/players/2963369/spencer-petras/) is hurt and [Alex Padilla](/college-football/players/3123736/alex-padilla/) is in the transfer portal. Iowa finished the regular season ranked 130th (of 131 teams) with 255.4 yards per game and 123rd with 17.4 points per game; however, that points per game stat is misleading. [Will Levis](/college-football/players/2964377/will-levis/), as well as its two leading rushers in Chris Rodriguez and [Kavosiey Smoke](/college-football/players/2960899/kavosiey-smoke/).

Iowa vs. Kentucky picks, predictions: Music City Bowl schedule ... (CalBearsMaven)

Picks and predictions for Iowa vs. Kentucky in the Music City Bowl as the college football bowl schedule moves towards New Year's.

[Bookmark](https://si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq) You can stream college football, the NFL, and other programming from any device, including your phone. Pick: Iowa -3 Follow the money and back the new betting favorite with slightly added juice." Let's see how the College Football Power Index computer prediction model projects the game. SEC matchup in the Music City Bowl between Kentucky and Iowa.

How to Watch Kentucky Wildcats vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: Music City ... (Sports Illustrated)

Find out how to watch, live stream or TV channel and game time information for the Music City Bowl College Football matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats ...

- This season Kavosiey Smoke has taken 58 carries for 277 yards (23.1 per game) and one touchdown. - Nico Ragaini has recorded 367 receiving yards (30.6 yards per game) and one touchdown, hauling in 32 passes this year. - This season Leshon Williams has racked up 114 carries for 410 yards (34.2 per game) and two touchdowns. - Kaleb Johnson has carried the ball 143 times for a team-high 757 yards (63.1 per game), with six touchdowns this year. Look below for more important info, which includes - Iowa has committed one more turnover this season (17) than Kentucky's defense has forced (16).

Iowa-Kentucky opt outs: Players who won't play in Music City Bowl (DraftKings Nation)

Here's who won't be playing in Nashville for the New Year's Eve bowl game.

He’s joined on the sidelines by cornerback Carrington Valentine and running back Christopher Rodriguez, Jr., both of whom are opting out to focus on their futures in the pros. They’re also without backup Alex Padilla, who is in the transfer portal. Injuries, transfer portal decisions, and [NFL Draft](https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft) declarations have shaken up both rosters.

Music City Bowl: Iowa vs Kentucky Game Thread (Black Heart Gold Pants)

It's a rematch of last year's Vrbo Citrus Bowl, but this one is set to feature a slew of new names and faces as both the Hawkeyes and Wildcats come into the day ...

Play nice in the comments. [Nebraska Cornhuskers](https://www.cornnation.com) to lose the Big Ten West. The usual rules apply. Or will it be the Kentucky Wildcats, riding a backup QB and third string RB who move the ball and put points on the board? It’s a rematch of last year’s Vrbo Citrus Bowl, but this one is set to feature a slew of new names and faces as both the Hawkeyes and Wildcats come into the day with myriad injuries, opt outs and transfers. Both teams also enter the day reeling a bit.