Kentucky will play against the 2020 version of its own offense in the Citrus Bowl. Iowa executes a ball control scheme that focuses on time of possession and field position in order to support its opportunistic defense and efficient special teams. There are two defensive statistical categories that may have a significant impact on Saturday’s outcome. Let’s take a look.
Tackles for Loss
Iowa ranks 117th in the nation and last in the Big Ten after allowing 94 tackles for loss. Kentucky is 10th in the SEC with 76 TFLs but will likely be without defensive end Josh Paschal who is listed second in the league with 15.