Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski (10) warms up before the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) warms up before the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) warms up before the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) rolls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter of the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) celebrates with teammates after rushing for a touchdown during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) celebrates after rushing for a touchdown during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Xavier Williams (26) falls to the ground as Vanderbilt linebacker Bryan Longwell (11) tips the ball during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The pass was deflected several times before Vanderbilt cornerback Martel Hight (4) eventually secured the ball for an interception. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (15) makes a leaping catch for a touchdown in the second quarter during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) points to the crowd as he runs off the field at halftime during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) stiff arms Vanderbilt safety CJ Heard (8) during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end DJ Vonnahme (81) fights for yards after a long catch and run during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) throws a pass during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett (49) sacks Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett (49) celebrates after sacking Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett (49) celebrates with Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Aaron Graves (95) after sacking Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa special teams coordinator LeVar Woods embraces his son, Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Mason Woods (14), after the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The game was LeVar’s last game with Iowa before taking a job at Michigan State. The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Terrell Washington Jr. (8) and Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) celebrate after the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Ryan Fitzgerald (16), quarterback Hank Brown (9), quarterback Mark Gronowski (11), quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski (10), and quarterback Jimmy Sullivan (3) stand for a group photo after the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Ryan Fitzgerald (16), quarterback Hank Brown (9), quarterback Mark Gronowski (11), quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski (10), and quarterback Jimmy Sullivan (3) stand for a group photo with offensive coordinator Tim Lester after the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) adjusts his hat after the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jayden Montgomery (36) elebrate with teammates after the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa players celebrate after the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Beau Stephens (70), offensive lineman Logan Jones (65), and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jaden Harrell (41), lead the team onto the field during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) carries the ball during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) reaches out for the end zone during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant head coach Seth Wallace look on during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) returns a kickoff during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end DJ Vonnahme (81) runs with the ball during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) looks on during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Karson Sharar (43) celebrates with defensive lineman Kenneth Merrieweather (44) and defensive lineman Jeremiah Pittman (55) after recording a sack during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Vanderbilt running back Sedrick Alexander (28) carries the ball during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa assistant head coach Seth Wallace looks on during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia scrambles during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia launches a deep pass during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Logan Jones (65) celebrates with tight end DJ Vonnahme (81) after Vonnahme scored a touchdown during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) high fives Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Hayden Large (88) during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa fans cheer during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end DJ Vonnahme (81) embraces tight end Zach Ortwerth (48) during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws a touchdown pass during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes kicker Drew Stevens (18) kicks a field goal during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jayden Montgomery (36) brings down Vanderbilt tight end Cole Spence (16) during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) carries the ball as Vanderbilt defensive lineman Joshua Singh (99) during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) rushes for a touchdown during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) leaps into the arms of Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Logan Jones (65) during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Vanderbilt wide receiver Junior Sherrill (0) makes a catch as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jaylen Watson (3) defends during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end DJ Vonnahme (81) fights for yards during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Jaziun Patterson (4) carries the ball during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end DJ Vonnahme (81) dives for yards during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Vanderbilt wide receiver Kayleb Barnett (81) takes flight while returning a kickoff during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Max Llewellyn (48) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett (49) bring down Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) to force an intentional grounding call during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes players celebrate after the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) embraces special teams coordinator LeVar Woods after the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during a press conference after the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) celebrates with teammates after the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz raises the trophy after the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) speaks during a press conference after the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The Hawkeyes defeated the Commodores 34-27. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)