Iowa vs. Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl:
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Iowa and Vanderbilt square off in a bowl pitting stability against a program on the rise.
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How to watch Iowa and Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl with Sling
The ReliaQuest Bowl is available with a 1 Day Pass ($4.99), 7 Day Pass ($14.99), or 3 Day Pass ($9.99) subscription.
When is Iowa vs. Vanderbilt?
The ReliaQuest Bowl between the Hawkeyes and Commodores takes place Wednesday, December 31, 2025, with kickoff set for 12:00p ET at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
What Channel is Iowa vs. Vanderbilt?
The Hawkeyes and Commodores will air on ESPN. To watch ESPN with Sling, subscribe to a 1, 3, or 7 Day Pass, or purchase a monthly subscription to Sling Orange or Orange + Blue.
What are the Odds for Iowa vs. Vanderbilt?
According to DraftKings, Vanderbilt is a 5.5‑point favorite against Iowa in the ReliaQuest Bowl. The Over/Under line is currently 47.5 points.
ReliaQuest Bowl Preview and Details
Objectively, it was a shame that Vanderbilt didn’t get into the College Football Playoff. But the reality is the right decision was made, despite the program having its best season ever. The good news: it’s almost a certainty that we will get another game to watch quarterback Diego Pavia. The Heisman hopeful is electric, and now that the Commodores locked down head coach Clark Lea, they can get ready for the future. The program flipped five-star quarterback Jared Curtis from Georgia during the early signing window. Yes, you read that right; Vanderbilt is flipping recruits from Georgia. They’ll go up against an Iowa team that is the standard for consistency. Since 2015, Kirk Ferentz’s team has won at least eight games every year except for once.
Who: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Vanderbilt Commodores in the ReliaQuest Bowl
When: Wednesday, December 31 at 12:00p ET on ESPN
Where: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
How to watch: ESPN is available on Sling with a 1, 3, or 7 Day Pass subscription or Sling Orange or Orange + Blue.