The 2024 Citrus Bowl is ready to kick off the new year with the No. 17 Iowa Hawkeyes (10-3) prepare to face #23 Tennessee Volunteers (8-4). Iowa has just been shut out 26-0 by Michigan in the Big Ten Championship and will look to get back in the win column to kick off 2024.
Iowa's defense has been its strong suit all season. They ranked fourth in the nation in defense and fifth in total defense. Volunteers will have a daunting task ahead of them if they want to cover the spread. It will be even more difficult given Tennessee's quarterback Joe MiltonThe decision to retire from the game as well. Milton has been spectacular in 2023, completing 64.7% of his passes for 2,813 yards, 20 touchdowns and just five picks. His talent will certainly be missed.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus bowl.
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Predictions for Iowa vs. Tennessee:
Laundress Nation: Iowa (+6)
Matt Rooney writes: “As much as I'm excited to see the Nico Iamaleava era begin, the Hawkeyes' defense is a very tough first test. This should be a close, hard-fought battle.”
CBS Sports: Iowa (+8)
The CBS Sports staff writes: “Tennessee has a freshman quarterback who will make his first career start against one of the best defenses in the country. Iowa's offensive struggles are well documented and should continue in this game. But it is unlikely that the Volunteers will be able to do this. to generate enough offense to pull away, especially with two of their top three running backs unavailable.
Fox Sports: Tennessee Silver Line
Bryan Fischer writes: “The Vols will look for another win in the Sunshine State. More intriguing will be to see what the Hawkeyes have on offense after a month to understand literally everything that's going on on that side of the ball.”
BetMGM: Tennessee Silver Line
BetMGM writes: “Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts that Tennessee will win this bowl game with 75.6% confidence. »
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Citrus Bowl odds:
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Betting odds, Sunday afternoon:
- Spread: Tennessee (-5.5)
- Money line: Tennessee (-225); Iowa (+185)
- More less : 35.5
How to watch Citrus Bowl: Iowa vs. Tennessee
- When: Monday January 1, 2024
- Or: Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida
- Time: 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT
- TV: ABC
- Flow: Sling TV, FuboTV
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