Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The Tennessee Volunteers ended their season on a very high note, toppling the Iowa Hawkeyes 35-0 on Monday afternoon at the Citrus Bowl. Amid a season of ups and downs, it was surely the best way the team could have finished the tumultuous year. One of the best things about winning a bowl game is the hope it gives for the following … [Read more...] about Nico Iamaleava gives Vols a bright outlook for 2024 and beyond
RECAP: Tennessee shuts out Iowa, 35-0, with freshman Nico Iamaleava accounting for all four Volunteer touchdowns
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images With no authority at all, I officially name today “Nico Iamaleava Day.” Nico Iamaleava, at least for today, is indeed the Prince that was Promised. Iamaleava accounted for all four of UT’s TDs, rushing for three and throwing for a fourth. The game sorta played out differently than most expected, with Iowa’s offense having no answer … [Read more...] about RECAP: Tennessee shuts out Iowa, 35-0, with freshman Nico Iamaleava accounting for all four Volunteer touchdowns
Citrus Bowl: How to watch Tennessee vs. Iowa
Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports Everything is set in Orlando. Tennessee and Iowa are set to do battle in Orlando. The Vols and the Hawkeyes will square off in the Citrus Bowl this afternoon at Camping World Stadium. It’s going to be a true clash in styles, with Tennessee’s up-tempo spread going up against Iowa’s slow, pro-style, defense-first approach. Tennessee will be … [Read more...] about Citrus Bowl: How to watch Tennessee vs. Iowa
Keys to a Citrus Bowl win against Iowa
Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In the Q&A piece I did with Iowa’s SB Nation site, we discussed the Hawkeyes’ two losses in 2023 — one against Michigan and the other against Penn State. There’s an excerpt from that conversation that I found interesting and relevant to the upcoming game. Instead of paraphrasing, I’ll just post it here: 3.) All … [Read more...] about Keys to a Citrus Bowl win against Iowa
Tennessee-Iowa Preview: Opt-outs, key players, matchups to watch
Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A major clash of styles. No. 21 Tennessee (8-4) is set to take on No. 17 Iowa (10-3) in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day in Orlando. It’s the Volunteers’ first appearance in the game since the 2001 season, where they crushed Michigan to the tune of 45-10. It’s the biggest clash of styles that you can possibly draw … [Read more...] about Tennessee-Iowa Preview: Opt-outs, key players, matchups to watch