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College footballs bowl season is here, offering a mix of thrilling matchups and unique traditions. The ReliaQuest Bowl on New Years Eve features Vanderbilts Heisman-considered QB, Diego Pavia, against Iowas top-ranked defense. Meanwhile, the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Christmas Eve pits BYU against Georgia Tech, with Georgia Techs dual-threat QB, Haynes King, facing BYUs freshman QB and linebacker duo. The Isleta New Mexico Bowl on Christmas Eve sees North Texas top offense clash with San Diego States stout defense.

Vanderbilt Commodores to face Iowa Hawkeyes in ReliaQuest Bowl: A highly anticipated matchup between two strong teams, with Vanderbilts powerful offense against Iowas formidable defense.

Vanderbilt football secures a spot in the ReliaQuest Bowl, facing off against Iowa on December 31st in Tampa, Florida. The Commodores, with a 10-2 record, have earned their second consecutive bowl game appearance, following last years victory in the Birmingham Bowl. Quarterback Diego Pavia, a Heisman Trophy candidate, leads the team, while Iowa, with an 8-4 record, prepares for a challenging matchup after close losses to Indiana, Oregon, and Southern California. The game airs live on ESPN at 11 AM Central Time.

Iowa Hawkeyes to face Vanderbilt Commodores in ReliaQuest Bowl: The Iowa Hawkeyes have been selected for the ReliaQuest Bowl, their seventh appearance in the game, and will face the Vanderbilt Commodores. Despite a ten-and-two record and a top-fifteen ranking, Vanderbilt missed out on the College Football Playoff. The game is scheduled for December 31st at 11:03 AM Central Time at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, and will be broadcast on ESPN.

The college football playoff picture is set, with Iowa securing the twenty-three spot and James Madison earning a playoff bid. Indiana and Ohio State top the rankings, followed by Georgia, Texas Tech, Oregon, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Miami. Miami leapfrogged Notre Dame for the final at-large spot. Tulane and James Madison secured the final two automatic bids, completing the twelve-team field for an thrilling postseason.

Iowa Hawkeyes to face Vanderbilt Commodores in Reliaquest Bowl: First-ever meeting, Iowas 38th bowl appearance, tickets on sale, travel packages available.

Iowa Hawkeyes face Vanderbilt Commodores in ReliaQuest Bowl, a first-time matchup for both teams. Iowa, ranked 23rd, seeks to finish season strong after close losses; Vanderbilt, ranked 14th, had playoff aspirations. Game kicks off at 11 AM ET on December 31st, live on ESPN.

2025 college football season concludes with Iowa Hawkeyes narrowly missing AP Top Twenty-Five, finishing as second team receiving votes. Big Ten conference sees major shake-up, Indiana Hoosiers claim number one spot, Ohio State drops to three, Georgia Bulldogs at two. Oregon secures number five, USC at sixteen, Michigan at eighteen.