Iowa will play Tennessee on New Year’s Day in the Citrus Bowl in Orkando. The 17th ranked Hawkeyes are 10-3 after a 26-0 loss to top ranked Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game.

It is Iowa’s third trip to Orlando and their second in three years. They lost to Kentucky on New Years Day in 2022 20-17 to Kentucky.

Ferentz says Deacon Hill will remain the starting quarterback despite his recent troubles with turnovers. Hill fumbled several times against Michigan and only three for 120 yards while being sacked four times.

Ferentz feels Hill has made progress since taking over for the injured Cade McNamara.

Tennessee is 8-4.