Quarterback Mark Gronowski led No. 23 Iowa to a 34-27 victory over No. 14 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Gronowski, playing his final collegiate game, threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another, earning MVP honors. Iowa's offense was bolstered by strong receiving from DJ Vonnahme and rushing from Kamari Moulton. Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia showed a strong second-half performance, accounting for three scores, despite the team's slow start.