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Photos: Iowa football practices ahead of 2024 Music City Bowl

Hawkeyes prepare to take on Missouri in Music City Bowl

John Steppe

Dec. 27, 2024 6:20 pm, Updated: Dec. 28, 2024 1:23 pm

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Iowa football practiced in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday and Friday ahead of playing against Missouri on Monday in the Music City Bowl. Here are some photos from the portions of practice that were open to media.

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan throws a pass during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson (10) participates in a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with guests during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester looks down at a piece of paper during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa quarterback Hank Brown participates in a drill during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa defensive lineman Yahya Black looks on during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa running back Terrell Washington Jr. participates in a drill during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan throws a pass during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa wide receiver Dayton Howard runs a route during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester crouches as the quarterbacks participate in a drill during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan throws a pass during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester walks along the sideline during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa punter Rhys Dakin participates in a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa offensive lineman Tyler Elsbury participates in a drill during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (67) blocks defensive end Chima Chineke (40) during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa running back Kamari Moulton carries a football during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan hands the ball off to running back Jaziun Patterson during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa running back Kamari Moulton holds onto a ball during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa quarterback Jackson Stratton hands the ball off to running back Terrell Washington Jr. during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan participates in a drill during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa running back Kamari Moulton participates in a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa defensive lineman Yahya Black smiles during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa quarterback Jimmy Sullivan participates in a drill during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa defensive back Rashad Godfrey covers a scout-team wide receiver during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa cornerback Deshaun Lee drops back into coverage during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens participates in a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan looks to throw during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa football chief of staff/general manager Tyler Barnes tosses a football around before a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson participates in an 11-on-11 drill during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa wide receiver Seth Anderson attends a practice in street clothes in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa defensive backs Jaylen Watson (left), Xavier Nwankpa (center) and T.J. Hall (right) converse during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa quarterback Jackson Stratton looks to throw during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa associate head coach/linebackers coach Seth Wallace smiles during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks off a tee during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa tight ends coach Abdul Hodge (center) talks with safety Quinn Schulte (30) and linebacker Nick Jackson during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester looks on during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa quarterback Hank Brown throws a pass while offensive coordinator Tim Lester watches during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa offensive lineman Tyler Elsbury reaches out toward another offensive lineman during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa offensive lineman Mason Richman (left) talks with offensive line coach George Barnett (right) during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

Iowa center Logan Jones works with a cast on his right hand during a practice in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, ahead of the Music City Bowl. (John Steppe/The Gazette)

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