A season which was so focused on a struggling offense finished with a win as the Iowa football team closed the season with a 21-0 victory over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl. The Hawkeyes finish with an 8-5 record and excluding the COVID shortened 2020 campaign it was the seventh straight season of eight or more wins.

Ferentz credits the leadership of the veteran players for the continued run of success.

The Hawkye defense returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns as Iowa became the first Big Ten team to post a shutout in as bowl game since 1999.

It was an emotional day for senior tight end Sam LaPorta, who returned from late season knee surgery to have five catches for 56 yards.