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Photos: Music City Bowl vs Kentucky 12/31/2022

The Iowa Hawkeyes against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes specialists gather before their game against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm onto the field against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1), linebacker Jack Campbell (31), and defensive lineman Noah Shannon (99) make a stop against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Joey Labas (5) throws a pass against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Nick DeJong (56) and offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (67) block against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) runs after a catch against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) makes a stop against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Sebastian Castro (29) breaks up a pass against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Sebastian Castro (29) breaks up a pass against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes punter Tory Taylor (9) reacts after kick against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) runs with the ball after a catch against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) runs with the ball after a catch against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Justin Elsner/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Justin Elsner/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) celebrates a touchdown by defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Sebastian Castro (29) makes a stop against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes punter Tory Taylor (9) shakes hands with special teams coordinator LeVar Woods after a punt against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jack Campbell (31) makes a stop against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) breaks up a pass against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) celebrates a touchdown with defensive assistant Justin Flood against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness (91) and defensive end Joe Evans (13) get a sack and a fumble against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Joe Evans (13) celebrates a sack against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Joe Evans (13) and linebacker Jack Campbell (31) celebrate a sack against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Riley Moss (33) beaks up a pass against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) runs with the ball after taking the snap against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) takes the snap against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Sebastian Castro (29) gets a sack against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Sebastian Castro (29) gets a sack against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) is presented with the MVP award as they celebrate their victory against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Riley Moss (33) and punter Tory Taylor (9) as they celebrate their victory against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz gets emotional as he hugs defensive back Riley Moss (33) while celebrating their win against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz hols up the trophy as they celebrate their victory against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz hugs assistant defensive coordinator Seth Wallace as they celebrate their win against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz celebrates with linebacker Jack Campbell (31) following their win against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes hold up the trophy as they celebrate their victory against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz addresses his team as they celebrate their victory against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes sing the “Fight Song” as they celebrate their victory against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) gets a pick six against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Justin Elsner/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Riley Moss (33), linebacker Seth Benson (44), and linebacker Jack Campbell (31) make a stop against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Justin Elsner/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) makes a catch against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Justin Elsner/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) signals for a first down against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (Justin Elsner/hawkeyesports.com)

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