The Tennessee Volunteers and the Iowa Hawkeyes will meet for the Cheez-it Citrus Bowl. The matchup is at 1:00 PM ET on January 1, 2024, and airs on ABC.
The Volunteers lost 36-7 last time out when they took on the Missouri Tigers. The Hawkeyes fell short by a final score of 26-0 last time out against the Michigan Wolverines.
In that last outing for the Volunteers, Joe Milton completed 22 of 33 passing attempts (66.7%) and totaled 383 yards through the air, completing four touchdown passes and two touchdowns as a rusher. Jaylen Wright had 11 rushing attempts and finished with 75 yards. Ramel Keyton found paydirt twice, and ended the contest with four catches for 122 yards.
For the Hawkeyes in their last game, Deacon Hill finished with 18 completions on 32 attempts (56.2%) for 120 yards. Leshon Williams carried the ball nine times for 25 yards. Addison Ostrenga snagged seven passes for 50 yards.
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Tennessee Players to Watch
- Patrick Wilk has two carries for a team-high 33 rushing yards (33 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- Hunter Barnes has 17 yards on four carries (17 ypg).
- This season Chas Nimrod has 17 receptions for a team-high 178 receiving yards (29.7 per game) and one touchdown.
- Ethan Davis has contributed with two receptions for 33 yards.
- Hunter Salmon has 21 receiving yards on two receptions, averaging 21 yards per game.
Iowa Players to Watch
- Hill has passed for 1,096 yards while completing 49.4% of his throws (115-of-233), with five touchdowns and six interceptions (91.3 yards per game).
- Williams has run for a team-high 804 yards on 164 attempts (61.8 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- Kaleb Johnson has 429 yards on 110 carries (47.7 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
- Erick All has 21 catches, leading his team with 299 yards (42.7 ypg) while also scoring three touchdowns this season.
- Nico Ragaini has also chipped in with 29 catches for 252 yards this year. He puts up 21 receiving yards per game.
- This season Ostrenga has caught 29 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 25.4 receiving yards per game.
Tennessee Recent Stat Leaders
- Charlie Browder has helped lead the Volunteers’ defense with in their last three games.
- As part of the Vols’ defensive unit, Warren Burrell has totaled in their last three games.
- Doneiko Slaughter has helped lead the Volunteers’ defense in their last three games with 17 tackles in games.
- Tamarion McDonald, as part of the Volunteers’ defensive unit, has registered 17 tackles in their last three games.
Iowa Recent Stat Leaders
- In the Hawkeyes’ last three contests, Kael Kolarik has compiled 17 tackles.
- Quinn Schulte has been wreaking havoc on defense, posting nine tackles for the Hawkeyes in their last three contests.
- Tory Taylor has nine tackles in the Hawkeyes’ last three contests.
- Ethan Hurkett has amassed one sack to go with 12 tackles and one interception for the Hawkeyes in their last three contests.
Tennessee vs. Iowa Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | -8 | -108 | -112 | 36 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Tennessee | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 31.5 (52) | 16.6 (123) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 22 (34) | 13.2 (4) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 7 (9) | 14 (79) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 13 (64) | 12 (77) |
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