Iowa vs. Kentucky in Citrus Bowl: TV, live stream, kickoff time, predictions

It’s No. 15 Hawkeyes vs. No. 22 Wildcats in Orlando

The Gazette

Jan. 1, 2022 4:00 am, Updated: Jan. 1, 2022 12:03 pm

Kirk Ferentz (left) and Mark Stoops (right), head coaches of the Hawkeyes and Wildcats, respectively, stop for a photo op at the Citrus Bowl coaches press conference on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Will 2022 kick off with a win for Iowa or Kentucky? The 15th-ranked Hawkeyes and No. 22 Wildcats meet in Saturday’s Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.

Here are our staff predictions, plus a viewing guide and more pregame coverage.

How to watch Iowa vs. Kentucky in 2022 Citrus Bowl

Kickoff time: 12:06 p.m. (CT) Saturday

TV: ABC

Live stream: ESPN3

Radio: Hawkeye Radio Network

Listen online: The Varsity Network

Iowa vs. Kentucky predictions

Line — Kentucky -3

Mike Hlas — Kentucky is known for horses and bourbon. Iowa is known for hogs and Busch Light. Despite that, I’m picking the Hawkeyes. Iowa 20, Kentucky 17

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John Steppe — Tory Taylor said he’s looking forward to the team outing at Topgolf. Will he be driving more golf balls or punts this week? Kentucky 24, Iowa 21

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Jeff Johnson — Don’t know why, but I don’t see a good outcome here. Unless you’re from Kentucky ... Kentucky 24, Iowa 14

Rob Gray — The Wildcats feature a 1,000-yard rusher, a 1,000-yard receiver and a dual-threat QB named Will Levis. The Hawks’ defense must be opportunistic as usual to allow the offense to settle in. Expect discomfort on both sides. Kentucky 27, Iowa 24

Beth Malicki — After nearly 17 years living in Iowa, I still think of Mizzou as my home college football team. And for that I am sorry. Iowa 20, Kentucky 17

Todd Brommelkamp — I have no feel for this game but at least I still have my taste and smell for it. Kentucky 24, Iowa 13

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