The Iowa Hawkeyes have ended the regular season with an overall record of 8-4 after closing out the season with two wins in a row, and they are going to have a chance to collect their ninth win of the season in a postseason bowl.
Where that bowl is remains unknown, as conference championships across the country will be taking place this Friday and Saturday, which will carry implications for the College Football Playoff and what teams are sent to what bowl.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFor the Hawkeyes, the bowl picture is starting to become clearer with a few destinations really coming into focus. Iowa can expect to draw a fun opponent, as the majority of bowl projections are pitting the Hawkeyes against a Power Four school, likely from the SEC or Big 12.
As Iowa awaits its postseason destination, take a look at the bowl projections entering conference championships.
USA TODAY Sports
A detail view of a Vanderbilt Commodores helmetBowl: ReliaQuest Bowl
Opponent: Vanderbilt Commodores
Date: December 31, 2025
Location: Tampa, Florida
ESPN
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) yells out instructions to the line during the NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 29, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee.Bowl (Bonagura): Las Vegas Bowl
Opponent: Utah Utes
Date: December 31, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBowl (Schlabach): ReliaQuest Bowl
Opponent: Tennessee Volunteers
Date: December 31, 2025
Location: Tampa, Florida
CBS
LAWRENCE, KANSAS - NOVEMBER 28: Quarterback Devon Dampier #4 of the Utah Utes throws against the Kansas Jayhawks in the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on November 28, 2025 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)Bowl: Las Vegas Bowl
Opponent: Utah Utes
Date: December 31, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
College Football News
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 01: Braylon Staley #14 and Mike Matthews #4 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrate a touchdown in the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Neyland Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)Bowl: ReliaQuest Bowl
Opponent: Tennessee Volunteers
Date: December 31, 2025
Location: Tampa, Florida
Athlon
Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea congratulates defensive players after they made a third down stop against Tennessee during the third quarter at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.Bowl: ReliaQuest Bowl
Opponent: Vanderbilt Commodores
Date: December 31, 2025
Location: Tampa, Florida
Sports Illustrated
Nov 22, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) and Tennessee Volunteers running back Star Thomas (9) celebrate towards the crowd after a touchdown against the Florida Gators during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn ImagesBowl: ReliaQuest Bowl
Opponent: Tennessee Volunteers
Date: December 31, 2025
Location: Tampa, Florida
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