The final week of the regular season is upon us, and the Iowa Hawkeyes are among those teams fortunate enough to know that they will have one more game as they have punched a ticket to a postseason bowl by crossing the six-win bowl eligibility threshold.
For just one game left on the schedule, a road game to take on their rival, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Iowa's bowl destination remains in flux, as it is very fluid, pending a win or loss, as well as results from around the Big Ten.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Hawkeyes, a potentially eight-win team, could be a very attractive team for a bowl to petition for, with a strong fan base that will travel. As the bowl game pictures start to become clearer, here is a look at the bowl projections entering the final week of the regular season.
USA TODAY Sports
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.Bowl: ReliaQuest Bowl
Opponent: Texas Longhorns
Date: December 31, 2025
ESPN
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) throws the ball during a NCAA football game between Tennessee Volunteers and New Mexico State Aggies at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.Bowl (Bonagura): Las Vegas Bowl
Opponent: Utah Utes
Date: December 31, 2025
Bowl (Schlabach): Reliaquest Bowl
Opponent: Tennessee Volunteers
Date: December 31, 2025
CBS
Aug 30, 2025; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; LSU Tigers cornerback Mansoor Delane (4) celebrates with linebacker West Weeks (33) and cornerback PJ Woodland (11) after a play against the Clemson Tigers during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Network via Imagn ImagesBowl: Music City Bowl
Opponent: LSU Tigers
Date: December 30, 2025
Sports Illustrated
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates after the team’s win against Kentucky at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.Bowl: ReliaQuest Bowl
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOpponent: Vanderbilt Commodores
Date: December 31, 2025
College Football News
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
Athlon Sports
Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea celebrates with his players after the team’s win against Kentucky at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.Bowl: ReliaQuest Bowl
Opponent: Vanderbilt Commodores
Date: December 31, 2025
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This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Iowa Football: Week 14 Hawkeyes bowl projection roundup
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