Iowa's defense forced Kentucky into record-setting number of punts in Music City Bowl win
Iowa’s defense was the star of the Music City Bowl, as the Hawkeyes dismantled Kentucky 21-0 on Saturday.
Although Kentucky out-gained Iowa on offense, the Hawkeyes absolutely dominated on defense. The Iowa defense scored two TDs and shut out the Wildcats in a strong show of force.
Kentucky had 14 possessions in the game, and 10 resulted in a punt from the Wildcats. The remaining three possessions ended with two interceptions returned for touchdowns, and a turnover on downs. The stout Iowa defense only allowed Kentucky 185 total yards and two conversions on 18 third-down opportunities.
Not only did the Iowa defense have perhaps their best performance of the season, but the Hawkeyes also set a few records in the process. The Hawkeyes set the record for most punts forced in the 25-year history of the Music City Bowl. With 10 punts, Iowa also set the record for the most punts forced by a team in a bowl since Oregon in the 2018 Redbox Bowl.
ESPN just said that Kentucky has out-gained Iowa on offense but with 10 punts has now:
-Set the record for most punts in the 25 year history of the Music City Bowl
-Is the most punts by a team in a bowl since Oregon in the 2018 Redbox BowlGod I love this sport.@SickosCommittee
— Austin “Big Mac” McLellan (@austinrmclellan) December 31, 2022