Iowa Hawkeyes Adjust Strategy for Music City Bowl

Iowa's running back strategy is undergoing significant changes ahead of their Music City Bowl matchup against Missouri, following the declaration of standout junior Kaleb Johnson for the NFL draft. With Johnson's departure, coach Kirk Ferentz plans to utilize a committee approach in the backfield, featuring redshirt freshman Kamari Moulton and sophomore Jaziun Patterson, alongside promising freshmen Xavier Williams and Brevin Doll. The Hawkeyes, who finished the regular season with an 8-4 record, will also see a quarterback change, with Brendan Sullivan likely reclaiming the starting role from Jackson Stratton. This strategic shift reflects Iowa's aim to solidify their performance and depth for future seasons while aiming for a strong finish against Missouri. The bowl game is set to kick off on December 30 at 1:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.