Although bowl-game importance is repeatedly debated amid this new College Football Playoff landscape, Kirk Ferentz’s program continues to value these postseason games.

And while the 2025 Iowa football season will likely be remembered for how close it was to something special, the Hawkeyes (8-4) will still receive one more intriguing opportunity to end this year on a high note.

So where is Iowa heading? A look at some predictions and projections just a few days out from the entire bowl reveal on Dec. 7. Watch College Football Playoff rankings release

Iowa football bowl game projections

The Athletic: ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Vanderbilt

USA TODAY: ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Vanderbilt

ESPN: ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Vanderbilt, Las Vegas Bowl vs. Utah

CBSSports: Las Vegas Bowl vs. Utah

Athlon Sports:

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