Which bowl games Hawkeyes could participate in

After a rocky midway through the 2024 season, Iowa football (8-4) finished its regular season by winning four of its final five games, securing a college football bowl game appearance.

But the Hawkeyes will have to wait until Sunday to know when, where and against which team they will end their season. They will be without star running back Kaleb Johnson, who decided to withdraw from Iowa’s bowl game to stay healthy and prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Let’s rank Iowa’s bowl game opportunities by probability:

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What are the odds for a bowl game in Iowa?

Music City Bowl (December 30, Nashville, Tennessee)

Multiple networks have included Iowa in the Music City Bowl, with potential opponents including top 20 programs like Ole Miss and Missouri. Such high-profile matchups will prove difficult for the Hawkeyes, but could give the program a boost heading into next season if they pull off an upset.

ReliaQuest Bowl (December 31, Tampa, Florida)

Several experts have also predicted that Iowa could face Ole Miss or Missouri in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Although Tampa isn’t as prestigious as Pasadena or Atlanta, it would bode well for the Hawkeyes to play well against a quality opponent in any location.

Duke’s Mayo Bowl (January 3, Charlotte, North Carolina)

A possible appearance in this bowl game against Clemson or Louisville was also predicted by experts. It would be less exciting than facing an SEC opponent, but an ACC matchup against one of those teams could give Iowa a better chance of success.

Iowa Football Bowl Game Predictions

The athlete: Iowa vs. Ole Miss in the Music City Bowl (December 30, Nashville, Tennessee)
247Sport: Iowa vs. Missouri in the Music City Bowl (December 30, Nashville, Tennessee)
Mark Schlabach/ESPN: Iowa vs. Missouri in the ReliaQuest Bowl (December 31, Tampa, Florida)
Kyle Bonagura/ESPN: Iowa vs. Ole Miss in the ReliaQuest Bowl (December 31, Tampa, Florida)
Bleacher Report: Iowa vs. Ole Miss in the ReliaQuest Bowl (December 31, Tampa, Florida)
Athlon sport: Iowa vs. Missouri in the Music City Bowl (December 30, Nashville, Tennessee)
The Sports News: Iowa vs. Clemson in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl (January 3, Charlotte, North Carolina)
College Football News: Iowa vs. Louisville in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl (January 3, Charlotte, North Carolina)

When will Iowa know its opponent in the bowl game?

Iowa will find out its bowl location and opponent on Sunday, December 8th. Coverage of the selection begins at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN.

When will the CFP mount be available?

The sixth and final College Football Playoff rankings will be released on Sunday, December 8th. Coverage begins at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN.

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