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Prediction Roundtable: Big Ten Bowl Games

By Barry Leonard Jr.

Oct 24, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; General view of Big Ten logo on field prior to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; General view of Big Ten logo on field prior to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) hands the ball off to running back Akrum Wadley (25) against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) hands the ball off to running back Akrum Wadley (25) against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

Outback Bowl

Iowa vs. Florida

January 2, 2017 :00 p.m.

Tampa, FL

The Iowa Hawkeyes started the season in disappointing fashion with a loss in Week 3 to North Dakota State. However, they rebounded well and upset Michigan at the end of the season. The Hawkeyes finished with eight total wins and concluded the season with three straight wins, including two over ranked opponents.

With a struggling offense, Iowa won’t score a lot of points. However, a bruising rushing attack and tough defense has helped the Hawkeyes find success this season. Cornerback Desmond King leads the defense as one of the best cornerbacks in the country.

The Florida Gators have really struggled on offense lately, having put up less than 300 yards in four of the last five games. They have also turned the ball over 10 times in that span. The struggles on offense could be magnified against the tough Iowa defense.

With two struggling offenses, don’t look for many points to be put up in this one.

Site Expert Barry Leonard Jr: Iowa 17   Florida 14

Contributor Marty Leap: Iowa 24   Florida 20

Contributor Shane Lunnen: Iowa 17   Florida 14

Contributor Corey Hunter: Iowa 21   Florida 24

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