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Tennessee vs Iowa
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Volunteers | 3 | Tennessee leads |
 Iowa Hawkeyes | 1 |
Meetings since 1982: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Tennessee has won the last 3 meetings.
1-0 Regular season
2-1 Postseason
3-1 Last 4
31-20 Avg score
3 Longest Tennessee win run
Biggest Tennessee win 35-0 in 2023 (postseason), a 35-point margin.
Biggest Tennessee loss 22-28 in 1982 (postseason), a 6-point margin.
Every Tennessee vs Iowa meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 * | Tennessee win | Neutral | 35-0 |
| 2014 * | Tennessee win | Neutral | 45-28 |
| 1987 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 23-22 |
| 1982 * | Iowa win | Neutral | 22-28 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Tennessee perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1982.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Tennessee Volunteers lead the series since 1982, 3-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Tennessee and Iowa meet.
How to watch Tennessee vs Iowa
When Tennessee and Iowa are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Tennessee radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Tennessee vs Iowa time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Tennessee this season
Follow Tennessee in the title race on the SEC standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the SEC rivalry pages, or browse every SEC matchup.
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Tennessee vs Iowa: the essentials
Tennessee Volunteers vs Iowa Hawkeyes is a non-conference matchup that sets the SEC against the Big Ten (Power 4). Tennessee Volunteers lead the series since 1982, 3-1. Across 4 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Tennessee vs Iowa head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Tennessee Volunteers team hub, the SEC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Iowa against the whole conference, see Iowa vs the SEC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Tennessee and Iowa?
Tennessee Volunteers lead the series since 1982, 3-1. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch Tennessee vs Iowa?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Tennessee and Iowa in the same conference?
No. Tennessee plays in the SEC. Iowa plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.