On SI Staff Predicts Iowa's Bowl Game

While it would've been cool to see the Hawkeyes in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl once again, they were a win or two shy from making that a reality. Had they taken down Iowa State earlier in the year, this would be an entirely different conversation.

Instead, looking at the way the B1G standings are playing out, Iowa is well on their way to Raymond James Stadium. It's not a guarantee, but this is the most likely destination for Iowa.

The other main option is Las Vegas, something that many would consider a massive downgrade. For the Hawkeyes, they'd much rather play at the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against a potential SEC powerhouse.

Jenny Streeter: ReliaQuest Bowl

Predicting the bowl game for the Iowa Hawkeyes (8-4 overall) and Head Coach Kirk Ferentz (now the winningest coach in Big Ten history) is an interesting one. The most widely cited destination is the ReliaQuest Bowl, especially with Iowa finishing with a 6-3 conference record.

However, if the ReliaQuest slot gets filled by other teams, I think the Las Vegas Bowl could be the Hawkeyes' next most reasonable projection.

Either way, quarterback Mark Gronowski has seen previous post-regular season sucess with South Dakota State before his transfer to Iowa. So, seeing what he could for the Hawkeyes this postseason should only be more encouraging for fans to tune in regardless of what bowl selection they get.

Lane Mills: ReliaQuest Bowl

All signs seem to suggest that Iowa will be headed to the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, FL. Formerly the Outback Bowl, the Hawkeyes have tread significant water in the past in the same competition, suggesting a potential synergy that adds water to these stacking rumors.

Against another P4 school, Iowa would have the chance to edge their current 3-3 record in this specific bowl into a positive margin.