Total Yards
Kentucky354
Iowa384
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Iowa at Kentucky
Jan 1, 2022 • Completed • Neutral Site
Vrbo Citrus Bowl
Season 2021PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Iowa
Big Ten
Final Score
17 - 20
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Kentucky
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky233
Iowa211
Rushing Yards
Kentucky121
Iowa173
Turnovers
Kentucky1
Iowa3
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind11 mph S
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs Iowa box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kentucky37:54
Iowa22:06
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Kentucky edges Iowa 20-17
Kentucky defeated Iowa 20-17 in Week 1 of the 2021 postseason slate, finishing with a 354-384 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 20-17. Will Levis pass complete to Chris Rodriguez Jr. for 5 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) came with {'seconds': 32, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Kentucky the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 354 total yards, 121 rushing yards, and 233 passing yards. Iowa finished with 384 total yards, including 173 on the ground and 211 through the air.
Kentucky converted 6-14 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Kentucky led 13-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matt Ruffolo 27 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Will Levis pass complete to Chris Rodriguez Jr. for 5 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 7-0 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Matt Ruffolo 21 yd FG GOOD (Kentucky led 10-3 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Matt Ruffolo 27 yd FG GOOD (Kentucky led 13-3 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Caleb Shudak 28 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 3-7 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Arland Bruce IV run for 20 yds for a TD, (Caleb Shudak KICK) (Iowa led 10-13 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Spencer Petras pass complete to Sam LaPorta for 36 yds for a TD, (Caleb Shudak KICK) (Iowa led 17-13 over Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-17
Kentucky defeated Iowa.
Total yards
354-384
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
121
Kentucky averaged 2.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
233
Kentucky averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-14
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-11
Iowa's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 354 | 384 |
| Passing Yards | 233 | 211 |
| Rushing Yards | 121 | 173 |
| First Downs | 24 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 4-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-20 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-28 | 19-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 37:54 | 22:06 |