TAMPA — Florida quarterback Austin Appleby will face a familiar opponent when he takes the field against Iowa in Monday’s Outback Bowl.
Before he transferred from Purdue to Florida, Appleby played against Iowa three times. He made his college debut against the Hawkeyes in 2013; Monday, he’ll complete his career against the same opponent.
“It’s pretty cool — just kind of take it all in and remember where it started and where I am and it’s pretty cool to come full circle against the Hawkeyes,” Appleby said earlier this week. “First touchdown and hopefully I’ll have a couple to end on.