On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks Citrus Bowl, other postseason games
DI staff members picked the Iowa-Kentucky Citrus Bowl, as well as other matchups from bowl season.
December 14, 2021
The Daily Iowan football staff picked 10 bowl games, including the Iowa-Kentucky Citrus Bowl, to wrap up this season of On the Line. Check out everyone’s game picks below.
Citrus Bowl: No. 15 Iowa vs. No. 22 Kentucky
Robert Read, Pregame Editor (38-27): Kentucky — Iowa’s offense is not good, son.
Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (41-24): Kentucky — Iowa State’s opponent is cooler than Iowa’s.
Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor (35-30): Kentucky — Why not, ya know?
Chris Werner, Football Reporter (33-32): Kentucky — I finally did it.
Destinee Cook, DITV Sports Director (35-30): Iowa — Even with no offense, they will beat Kentucky.
John Bohnenkamp, Sports Writing Coach (40-25): Iowa — Won’t make a backup QB joke here.
Jason Brummond, Publisher (44-21): Iowa — Hawkeyes (need to) break out all of their offensive tricks.
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Cheez-It Bowl: No. 19 Clemson vs. Iowa State
Read: Iowa State — Can’t wait for the Matt Campbell Cheez-It bath.
Hanson: Iowa State — Iowa State’s opponent is cooler than Iowa’s.
Peterson: Clemson — I’m just here for Prince Cheddward.
Werner: Iowa State — I like Cheez-Its.
Cook: Clemson — I like Clemson. No reason why.
Bohnenkamp: Clemson — Won’t make an “Orlando will be out of Busch Light” joke here.
Brummond: Clemson — Cyclones should celebrate this winning season.
Alamo Bowl: No. 14 Oregon vs. No. 16 Oklahoma
Read: Oklahoma — What a luxury to have Bob Stoops on retainer.
Hanson: Oklahoma — Good riddance, Rattler.
Peterson: Oregon — “I’m not going to be the next head coach at LSU.” – Lincoln Riley.
Werner: Oklahoma — I picked Oregon last week. Didn’t go well.
Cook: Oklahoma — Lincoln Riley, you will not be missed.
Bohnenkamp: Oklahoma — Two teams who lost their coach. I will make that joke.
Brummond: Oklahoma — Looking for homes in Norman? Contact USC.
Peach Bowl: No. 12 Pittsburgh vs. No. 10 Michigan State
Read: Michigan State — I hope Kenny Pickett plays in this game.
Hanson: Michigan State — No Heisman for Kenny Pick-off.
Peterson: Pittsburgh — This matchup would be ~peachy~.
Werner: Pittsburgh — Kenny Pickett for Heisman.
Cook: Michigan State — Justice for Kenneth Walker III.
Bohnenkamp: Michigan State — Mel Tucker will get an even newer contract.
Brummond: Pittsburgh — Pickett’s fake slide seals the win.
Gator Bowl: No. 17 Wake Forest vs. No. 25 Texas A&M
Read: Texas A&M — Exactly the type of game Jimbo Fisher is being paid to be in.
Hanson: Texas A&M — Wake Forest isn’t known for sports.
Peterson: Wake Forest — I think you could find gators more in a forest than in Texas.
Werner: Wake Forest — Sam Hartman for Heisman.
Cook: Texas A&M — Remember when A&M beat Bama? That was cool.
Bohnenkamp: Wake Forest — Did anyone watch the ACC Championship Game?
Brummond: Texas A&M — ACC just skipped to basketball season this year.
Cotton Bowl (College Football Playoff): No. 4 Cincinnati vs. No. 1 Alabama
Read: Alabama — Yes, Cincinnati deserves to be here.
Hanson: Alabama — These wheels keep on turning.
Peterson: Alabama — I wish I could pick Cincinnati.
Werner: Alabama — The world isn’t ready for undefeated Cincy, sorry Shivansh.
Cook: Cincinnati — I’m picking Cincy for fun and I’m bored.
Bohnenkamp: Alabama — Reality sets in for the Bearcats.
Brummond: Alabama — Cincy makes it a game.
Orange Bowl (College Football Playoff): No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 2 Michigan
Read: Georgia — Georgia is much better than Iowa.
Hanson: Michigan — The Harboys are back.
Peterson: Michigan — Down with the dawgs.
Werner: Michigan — Send condolences to @SkinnyKenny_.
Cook: Michigan — GO BLUE.
Bohnenkamp: Georgia — All of those extra TDs in Indy won’t carry over.
Brummond: Georgia — DAWGS want a rematch with Bama.
Fiesta Bowl: No. 9 Oklahoma State vs. No. 5 Notre Dame
Read: Notre Dame — Is Notre Dame becoming… likeable?
Hanson: Notre Dame — I like Brian Kelly’s new accent.
Peterson: Notre Dame — Marcus Freeman hasn’t coached a game, but I already love him.
Werner: Oklahoma State — “I’m a man, I’m 40.” I’m actually 21 but I like this quote.
Cook: Notre Dame — Brian Kelly will also not be missed.
Bohnenkamp: Notre Dame — They’re better off without Brian Kelly.
Brummond: Notre Dame — Brian Kelly’s former “family” is doing just fine.
Rose Bowl: No. 11 Utah vs. No. 6 Ohio State
Read: Ohio State — Block Urban Meyer’s number right now.
Hanson: Ohio State — Will Iowa ever play in this game again?
Peterson: Ohio State — Utah can beat Oregon, and that’s about it.
Werner: Ohio State — Should’ve been a rematch with Michigan in Indy.
Cook: Ohio State — Michigan beat Ohio State.
Bohnenkamp: Ohio State — A nice consolation prize for the Buckeyes.
Brummond: Ohio State — This might be the best bowl matchup.
Sugar Bowl: No. 7 Baylor vs. No. 8 Ole Miss
Read: Ole Miss — I just wanted Lane Kiffen to go back to USC.
Hanson: Ole Miss — I feel rebellious.
Peterson: Baylor — Deuce Hogan’s next landing spot.
Werner: Baylor — Miss is too old.
Cook: Ole Miss — In a hotty toddy mood I guess.
Bohnenkamp: Baylor — Won’t make any joke here, because Baylor is never funny.
Brummond: Baylor — Ole Miss comes up about a foot short.