How to Watch Vanderbilt vs. Iowa: ReliaQuest Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 31, 2025

Published Dec. 30, 2025 7:28 p.m. ET

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The ReliaQuest Bowl will see Diego Pavia and the Vanderbilt Commodores entering a showdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Kickoff is at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN. You'll want to head to ESPN for the upcoming matchup featuring the Commodores and Hawkeyes.

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How to Watch Vanderbilt vs. Iowa

When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET
Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
TV Channel: ESPN
Streaming: FOX One + ESPN Bundle

Vanderbilt's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Charleston Southern	W 45-3
9/6/2025	at Virginia Tech	W 44-20
9/13/2025	at South Carolina	W 31-7
9/20/2025	vs. Georgia State	W 70-21
9/27/2025	vs. Utah State	W 55-35
10/4/2025	at Alabama	L 30-14
10/18/2025	vs. LSU	W 31-24
10/25/2025	vs. Missouri	W 17-10
11/1/2025	at Texas	L 34-31
11/8/2025	vs. Auburn	W 45-38
11/22/2025	vs. Kentucky	W 45-17
11/29/2025	at Tennessee	W 45-24
12/31/2025	vs. Iowa	-

Vanderbilt 2025 Stats & Insights

Vanderbilt owns the 55th-ranked defense this season (355.8 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective on offense, ranking 12th-best with a tally of 468.5 yards per game.
While Vanderbilt ranks 16th-worst in the FBS in passing defense with 252.6 passing yards allowed per game, it's been a different situation on offense, as the offensive unit ranks 14th-best in the FBS (282.6 passing yards per game).
On offense, the Commodores have been a top-25 unit, ranking eighth-best in the FBS by totaling 39.4 points per game. They rank 43rd on defense (21.9 points allowed per game).
On defense, the Commodores have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 16th-best by surrendering only 103.2 per game. They rank 32nd on offense (185.9 rushing yards per game).
Vanderbilt ranks 106th in third-down defense this season (42.6% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FBS with a 53.2% third-down conversion rate.
The Commodores rank 55th in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 14 turnovers (85th in the FBS) while committing 12 (18th in the FBS).

Vanderbilt 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Diego Pavia	QB	3,192 YDS (71.2%) / 27 TD / 8 INT 826 RUSH YDS / 9 RUSH TD / 68.8 RUSH YPG
Sedrick Alexander	RB	563 YDS / 11 TD / 46.9 YPG / 5.5 YPC 16 REC / 181 REC YDS / 4 REC TD / 16.5 REC YPG
Junior Sherrill	WR	46 REC / 661 YDS / 7 TD / 55.1 YPG
Tre Richardson	WR	41 REC / 683 YDS / 6 TD / 62.1 YPG
CJ Heard	DB	60 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT
Bryan Longwell	LB	63 TKL / 6 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Miles Capers	DL	32 TKL / 6 TFL / 4.5 SACK
Nicholas Rinaldi	LB	38 TKL / 5 TFL / 3.5 SACK

Iowa's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Albany	W 34-7
9/6/2025	at Iowa State	L 16-13
9/13/2025	vs. UMass	W 47-7
9/19/2025	at Rutgers	W 38-28
9/27/2025	vs. Indiana	L 20-15
10/11/2025	at Wisconsin	W 37-0
10/18/2025	vs. Penn State	W 25-24
10/25/2025	vs. Minnesota	W 41-3
11/8/2025	vs. Oregon	L 18-16
11/15/2025	at USC	L 26-21
11/22/2025	vs. Michigan State	W 20-17
11/28/2025	at Nebraska	W 40-16
12/31/2025	vs. Vanderbilt	-

Iowa 2025 Stats & Insights

While Iowa's offense has been stuck in neutral, ranking 16th-worst with 315.2 total yards per game, its defense ranks sixth-best with only 270.6 total yards allowed per contest.
Offensively, Iowa is a bottom-25 passing attack, accumulating just 137.4 passing yards per game (sixth-worst). Fortunately, it is dominating on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering only 158.2 passing yards per contest (seventh-best).
The Hawkeyes' defense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank sixth-best in the FBS with 15.2 points surrendered per contest. In terms of offense, they are accumulating 28.9 points per game, which ranks 58th.
The Hawkeyes' run defense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank 20th-best in the FBS with 112.4 rushing yards conceded per game. In terms of offense, they are posting 177.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 43rd.
Iowa is generating a 43% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (37th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering a 34.6% third-down rate (28th-ranked) on defense.
With 14 forced turnovers (85th in the FBS) and 11 turnovers committed (12th in the FBS) this season, the Hawkeyes rank 47th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +3.

Iowa 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Mark Gronowski	QB	1,529 YDS (62.5%) / 8 TD / 6 INT 491 RUSH YDS / 15 RUSH TD / 40.9 RUSH YPG
Kamari Moulton	RB	783 YDS / 4 TD / 78.3 YPG / 5 YPC 15 REC / 95 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 11.9 REC YPG
Kaden Wetjen	WR	20 REC / 151 YDS / 1 TD / 13.7 YPG
Xavier Williams	RB	260 YDS / 3 TD / 28.9 YPG / 5.9 YPC
Karson Sharar	LB	76 TKL / 7 TFL / 2 SACK
Zach Lutmer	DB	66 TKL / 5 TFL / 1 SACK / 3 INT
Xavier Nwankpa	DB	68 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Koen Entringer	DB	68 TKL / 3 TFL