Overview
- Mark Gronowski accounted for three touchdowns as No. 23 Iowa closed out the win at Raymond James Stadium.
- Vanderbilt punter Nick Haberer's illegal kick beyond the line of scrimmage resulted in a five-yard penalty that handed Iowa the ball at the 10 and an immediate touchdown.
- Diego Pavia went 25-of-38 for 347 yards with two passing touchdowns and an 11-yard rushing score, highlighted by a 75-yard strike to Tre Richardson.
- Postgame, Pavia told a reporter, “I’m going to the league,” and he holds a Senior Bowl invite as the draft process starts.
- Vanderbilt finished a program-best 10–3; John Mackey Award winner Eli Stowers sat out to prepare for the NFL, and coach Clark Lea lauded the team for setting a new standard.