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Kirk Ferentz says Hawkeyes are ‘very excited’ about Holiday Bowl, calls it a ‘first-class bowl experience’
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It seems like each and every year, Iowa plays in a respectable bowl game. The Hawkeyes may not finish 13-0, but they always appear in a postseason game that you’ve heard of.
Nowadays, there are plenty of bowl games you likely haven’t heard of.
The Holiday Bowl, however, is one many should recognize. That’s the game the Hawkeyes are in this year and they are playing USC.
The contest takes place on Friday, Dec. 27 and it will be televised on FS1.
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On Monday, Hawkeye coach Kirk Ferentz spoke with the media:
🗣 Head coach Kirk Ferentz: "We're very excited about the Holiday Bowl. It's a first-class bowl experience." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) December 16, 2019
🗣 KF cont. on Holiday Bowl:
"Iowa fans know what a great bowl experience it is. They do a great job of making everyone feel extremely welcome, and our players can be excited about that, too." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) December 16, 2019
He also talked about junior wide receiver Brandon Smith:
🗣 KF on Brandon Smith: "He's working back. That's encouraging. He was on the field Saturday and this morning." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) December 16, 2019
Smith has appeared in seven games this season and last appeared in the game against Purdue on Oct. 19.
Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.