Total Yards
Kentucky185
Iowa206
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Iowa at Kentucky
Dec 31, 2022 • Completed • Neutral Site
TransPerfect Music City Bowl
Season 2022PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Iowa
Big Ten
Final Score
21 - 0
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Home
Kentucky
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky117
Iowa139
Rushing Yards
Kentucky68
Iowa67
Turnovers
Kentucky2
Iowa0
Game Conditions
ConditionRain
Temperature59°F
Wind11 mph W
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
0.01 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
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Kentucky34:17
Iowa25:03
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Iowa pulls away from Kentucky 21-0
Iowa defeated Kentucky 21-0 in Week 1 of the 2022 postseason slate, finishing with a 206-185 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa set the terms early in a game that finished 21-0. Joe Labas pass complete to Luke Lachey for 15 yds for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 12} left in the quarter 2, giving Iowa the first major swing.
Iowa's box score carried the story: 206 total yards, 67 rushing yards, and 139 passing yards. Kentucky finished with 185 total yards, including 68 on the ground and 117 through the air.
Iowa converted 0-11 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Iowa led 21-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Joe Labas pass complete to Luke Lachey for 15 yds for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Joe Labas pass complete to Luke Lachey for 15 yds for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK) (Iowa led 7-0 over Kentucky).
Interception Return Touchdown
Destin Wade pass intercepted for a TD Xavier Nwankpa return for 52 yds for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK) (Kentucky led 0-14 over Iowa).
Interception Return Touchdown
Destin Wade pass intercepted for a TD Cooper DeJean return for 14 yds for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK) (Kentucky led 0-21 over Iowa).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-0
Iowa defeated Kentucky.
Total yards
206-185
Iowa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
67
Iowa averaged 2.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
139
Iowa averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
0-11
Iowa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-18
Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 185 | 206 |
| Passing Yards | 117 | 139 |
| Rushing Yards | 68 | 67 |
| First Downs | 10 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-18 | 0-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-5 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-37 | 14-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 0 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 34:17 | 25:03 |