It’s the Big Ten against the SEC when the Iowa Hawkeyes and Tennessee Volunteers meet up on New Years Day. This is the Citrus Bowl, and will take place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando Florida. The Iowa Hawkeyes are 10-3 on the season. After winning the Big Ten West, the Hawkeyes fell in the Big Ten title game to Michigan.
Hawkeyes vs Volunteers Picks

- Pick: Volunteers -6.
For Tennessee, they are 8-4 on the season. The Volunteers finished 3rd in the SEC East. Tennessee won their regular season finale over the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Let’s get to our Hawkeyes vs Volunteers betting analysis:
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Tennessee Volunteers Odds
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Tennessee Volunteers Information
Before our Hawkeyes vs Volunteers betting analysis, some information on both NCAAF Teams:
Tennessee Volunteers vs Iowa Hawkeyes
Date & Time: Monday January 1st, 2024; 1:00pm EST
Location of the game: Camping World Stadium; Orlando, FL
How to Watch: ABC
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Tennessee Volunteers Recent Scores
Iowa Hawkeyes Last 5
- Saturday, November 4th: 10-7 win at Northwestern Wildcats
- Saturday, November 11th: 22-0 win over Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- Saturday, November 18th: 15-13 win over Illinois Fighting Illini
- Friday, November 24th, 2023: 13-10 win at Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Saturday, December 2nd, 2023: 26-0 loss to Michigan Wolverines
Tennessee Volunteers Last 5
- Saturday, October 28th, 2023: 33-27 win at Kentucky Wildcats
- Saturday, November 4th, 2023: 58-3 win over UConn Huskies
- Saturday, November 11th, 2023: 36-7 loss at Missouri Tigers
- Saturday, November 18th, 2023: 38-10 loss to Georgia Bulldogs
- Saturday, November 25th, 2023: 48-24 win over Vanderbilt Commodores
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Analysis
Updated NCAAF Odds for these two NCAAF teams:
- Spread: Tennessee Volunteers -6, Iowa Hawkeyes +6
- Total: 35.5
- Moneyline: Tennessee Volunteers -240, Iowa Hawkeyes +200
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Tennessee Volunteer Betting Preview
Under the leadership of head coach Coach Ferentz, Iowa wrapped up their season with an impressive four-game winning streak, bouncing back from a controversial 12-10 loss to Minnesota. Of course that was before the Big Ten title game loss to Michigan.
In those games their defensive effort was the key, allowing just 10 points per game and concluding the season with a 10-2 record. Throughout the season, Iowa consistently showed to be one of the top defensive teams, holding opponents to an impressive 13.2 points per game.
However, offensive challenges were plenty, with quarterback Deacon Hill, Cade McNamara’s replacement, scoring only five touchdowns. The absence of top receiver Erick All, who recorded 299 yards during the season, adds another level of struggles to the offense. Iowa struggled with difficulties both on the ground and in the passing game, and Leshon Williams, their primary ground threat, managed just one rushing touchdown.
This bowl game marks the 36th in the Hawkeyes’ school history, featuring a win over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl last season and a previous battle with Tennessee in the 2014 TaxSlayer Bowl, resulting in a victory for the Volunteers.
For Tennessee, they start the game with four losses, falling to Florida, Alabama, Missouri, and Georgia. After back-to-back losses, Tennessee rebounded with a big time 48-point performance against Vanderbilt to finish up the season.
The Tennessee Volunteers averaged 31.5 points per game as a team while allowing 22 points per game. While key offensive player Jaylen Wright will be absent, preparing for the NFL Draft, Squirrel White is expected to contribute, having recorded 10 receptions for 110 yards in the win over Vanderbilt. Starting quarterback Joe Milton is also anticipated to lead the team on the field.
This marks the 56th bowl game for the Volunteers in school history, highlighted by a huge victory in the Orange Bowl over Clemson in Miami last season. Head Coach Josh Heupel is coaching the Volunteers to their third straight appearance in a bowl game, staying consistent with an impressive streak of competitiveness.
Iowa vs Tennessee Betting Prediction
The Iowa Hawkeyes just have an awful time putting points on the board. Tennessee is not going to have that problem, even though Iowa has a great defense. The Volunteers use their talent and win this game and finish the season strong.
Our betting prediction for this game on our college football picks is the Tennessee Volunteers -6 over the Iowa Hawkeyes. We have a final score prediction of Tennessee 28-13 over Iowa. Enjoy the game and best of luck! That’s a look at our Hawkeyes vs Volunteers betting analysis!
- Pick: Volunteers -6.
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Hawkeyes vs Volunteers matchup
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