Iowa vs Vanderbilt Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, December 31, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 12/26/2025, 12:26 AM ET

Iowa vs Vanderbilt Information

The Iowa Hawkeyes will be in Tampa, FL, for the final Wednesday of the year to face the Vanderbilt Commodores in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Iowa comes into bowl season as the number 23-ranked team in the nation with eight wins and four losses overall, having won three of the last five, including two in a row, following a 24-point road victory against Nebraska in the final game of the year. The Vanderbilt Commodores come into this matchup ranked #14 in the nation with ten wins and two losses after winning four of the last five, including three in a row, after a 21-point road victory against Tennessee. Stay in the action with our College Football Picks.

Iowa Preview

Mark Gronowski leads the Iowa offense this season with 1529 yards and eight touchdowns on 150 completions, to go along with 491 yards and 15 touchdowns on 120 carries. Kamari Moulton is the top ball carrier on the team with 783 yards and four touchdowns on 156 carries. DJ Vonnahme leads all receivers with 288 yards and two touchdowns on 22 receptions.

Vanderbilt Preview

Diego Pavia has led the Vanderbilt offense this season with 3192 yards and 27 touchdowns on 242 completions to go along with the team-leading 826 yards and nine touchdowns on 152 carries. Sedrick Alexander is the top running back on the team with 560 yards and 11 scores on 102 carries. Eli Stowers leads the team with 769 yards and four touchdowns on 62 receptions. Tre Richardson has added 40 catches for 679 yards and six scores this season.

Iowa vs Vanderbilt Prediction

Both teams had solid seasons coming into this matchup, but Vanderbilt is the better overall team. The Commodores believe they should be a playoff team and will take out their anger on Iowa. Look for Vanderbilt to control this game on both sides of the ball as they do the work in Tampa to secure a bowl victory following the win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Vanderbilt Commodores win and cover 28-13. Check out all the sportsbook promos to see if you are getting a great deal on your bets on Iowa. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Vanderbilt with the Kickr promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on Vanderbilt vs Iowa you are using the BetMGM bonus code.

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