The #3 Iowa Hawkeyes had thought that this was going to be a cake walk after beating TWO #1 teams in a row. They were facing a #9 team of Tennessee. The Hawkeyes kept it close all game and had a chance of putting it away at the end of the game by a missed opportunity for an interception. The next play by Tennessee was the dagger in the heart that dropped Iowa to a 30-34 loss.
Stats weren't very impressive in the game.
T. Haynes 5 Tkls (3 TFL), 3 Sks, FF
HB J. Pugh 156 Yds. 1 TD
QB M. McNutt 68 rush yds. 1 TD
QB M. McNutt 2.2 QB Rating 2-13-51yds. 3 Int
The last play came down to a 4th Down, 10 sec. left, Hawkeyes leading 30-27, Tennessee threw a passing TD covered by 3 defensive guys.
With the loss, Iowa still has a chance to make it into the National Championship game but will need some help. The Hawkeyes moved down in the polls to #10.