Tennessee and Iowa Set to Clash in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Showdown
Originally Published 2 years ago — by University of Tennessee Athletics
Tennessee football, led by head coach Josh Heupel, will face off against Iowa in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New Year's Day. This will be Tennessee's sixth Citrus Bowl appearance and their first since 2002. Iowa, who won the Big Ten East, will be looking to bounce back after a loss in the Big Ten Championship Game. The Vols have a 2-1 record against the Hawkeyes in previous meetings. Tennessee finished the regular season ranked in the top 25 in several team categories and will enter the bowl game as the No. 21 team in the College Football Playoff rankings.