Mark Gronowski threw for two touchdowns and ran for one as Iowa built a 21-3 second-half lead and knocked off 14th-ranked Vanderbilt in Friday’s ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla. It’s Iowa’s first win over a ranked opponent since 2021.
It’s the final game of the season, taking place a month after Iowa finished its regular season in Nebraska. The Hawkeyes had one final chance to pick up a signature win against No. 14 Vanderbilt.
Live updates from Iowa vs. Vanderbilt football at Raymond James Stadium Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The Hawkeyes have one final chance at a ranked win in 2025, what will it take to make it happen?
The Commodores’ trip to the ReliaQuest Bowl against Iowa will be filled with experience — just like the Hawkeyes. Here’s who to look for in Tampa this year.
Where and when to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Vanderbilt Commodores during the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year’s Eve.
Iowa Hawkeyes beat writer for The Gazette Madison Hricik has Vanderbilt beat writer for 247 Sports Alaina Morris
Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz officially signed the ReliaQuest Bowl contracts Wednesday, and he and Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea gave their thoughts on the New Year’s Eve bowl game.
The Hawkeyes are facing a Heisman Trophy finalist in their bowl game against Vanderbilt, after the Commodores nearly found themselves in the College Football Playoff.
The Hawkeyes will travel to Tampa, Florida for the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year’s Eve.
Gazette writers and contributors give you their week 10 predictions for Arizon State Sun Devels vs. Iowa State Cyclones, USC Trojans vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers and Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Texas Longhorns
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