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Outback Bowl early look: Florida vs. Iowa

No. 17 Florida takes on Iowa in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 2, at 1 p.m. ET on ABC. Here's what you need to know about it:

How Iowa beats you: There have been a couple explosive offensive performances this season, and quarterback C.J. Beathard is capable of stretching the field when the Hawkeyes need a spark from the passing attack. But more often than not, Iowa is going to lean on an old-school formula by featuring a pair of physical tailbacks and letting a hard-nosed, sound defense do the heavy lifting. Already this season the Hawkeyes have won three games while scoring just 14 points, a tribute to a defense that hasn’t earned much national acclaim but has been one of the best in the country at keeping teams off the scoreboard.