(Nashville) In his first-ever start, Joe Labas threw for 139 yards and one touchdown leading Iowa to a 21-0 win over Kentucky. The victory was Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz’s 10th bowl win in his 24 years as the Hawkeyes’ Head Coach. Iowa got a bit of payback for last season’s loss to Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl. The Hawkeyes’ defense posted two-pick sixes in the second quarter. Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean, who snagged one of the interceptions for a touchdown, was named the MVP.
Kentucky finished the season, losing for the third time in four games. Iowa ends the season at 8-5.
