Iowa’s 20-17 loss to Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl was frustrating on multiple levels. Iowa’s passing game was as inconsistent as ever, producing backbreaking misfires, failing to feature the wide receivers in any meaningful way, and coming up short at the end of the game. Iowa’s defense, for all that it did well this season, once again struggled with finishing tackles and proved susceptible to being torched by an opposing #1 wide receiver. The Hawkeye coaching staff is being raked over the coals for two controversial 4th down decisions: one failed conversion attempt, and one decision to punt rather than go for it on fourth and short.
The Citrus Bowl Showed Iowa’s Potential for Growth Up Front
