DITV Sports: Iowa Football enjoys Orlando
Michael Merrick, DITV Sports Reporter
• December 30, 2021
DITV Sports: Iowa players try to decide who the best golfer is
Michael Merrick, DITV Sports Reporter
• December 30, 2021
DITV Sports: Iowa and Kentucky player and coordinator interviews
Michael Merrick, DITV Sports Reporter
• December 30, 2021
![Iowa linebacker Jaden Harrell and his paired child Andre Jones put their hands up on a roller coaster during the Vrbo Citrus Bowl Day for Kids at Fun Spot America Theme Park in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Citrus Bowl Day for Kids is a 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl sponsored event that hosts both Iowa and Kentucky. Players from both teams grouped up with children and participated in rides and various activities around the theme park.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/123021_FunSpot_JRGS016-900x600.jpg)
Watch: Iowa football team participates in Citrus Bowl’s Day for Kids at Fun Spot America theme park
Robert Read, Pregame Editor
• December 30, 2021
![Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum watches Young attendee Airbella Rivera as she rides a teacup ride during the Vrbo Citrus Bowl Day for Kids at Fun Spot America Theme Park in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Citrus Bowl Day for Kids is a 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl sponsored event that hosts both Iowa and Kentucky. Players from both teams grouped up with children and participated in rides and various activities around the theme park.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/123021_FunSpot_JRGS018-900x600.jpg)
By the Numbers | Statistics that stand out for Iowa ahead of the Citrus Bowl
Robert Read, Pregame Editor
• December 30, 2021
![Iowa defensive back Kaevon Merriweather uses a TV reporter’s camera to film teammates during the Vrbo Citrus Bowl Day for Kids at Fun Spot America Theme Park in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Citrus Bowl Day for Kids is a 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl sponsored event that hosts both Iowa and Kentucky. Players from both teams grouped up with children and participated in rides and various activities around the theme park.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/123021_FunSpot_JR018-900x600.jpg)
Citrus Bowl marks final game for several of Iowa’s ‘Doughboyz’
Robert Read, Pregame Editor
• December 30, 2021
![Iowa defensive lineman Griffin Little smiles while on a ride during the Vrbo Citrus Bowl Day for Kids at Fun Spot America Theme Park in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Citrus Bowl Day for Kids is a 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl sponsored event that hosts both Iowa and Kentucky. Players from both teams grouped up with children and participated in rides and various activities around the theme park.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/123021_FunSpot_JRGS006-900x600.jpg)
Photos: 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl Day for Kids
Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith
• December 30, 2021
![Iowa defensive back Kaevon Merriweather celebrates his swing with defensive back Dane Belton during an event at Topgolf before the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Merriweather had one interception in the 2021 season.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/122921-topgolf-GSJR0012-900x600.jpg)
Watch: Iowa football team visits Topgolf during Citrus Bowl outing
Robert Read, Pregame Editor
• December 29, 2021
![Iowa punter Tory Taylor swings a club during an event at Topgolf before the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. A reporter asked Taylor how he was golfing. “Not very well for myself,” Taylor said. “Kinda hitting them everywhere…”](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/122921-topgolf-GSJR0015-900x600.jpg)
Photos: 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl Topgolf event
Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald
• December 29, 2021
![Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker speaks during a press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. The Iowa defense held opponents to 19.2 points per game during the season, but let up 28.7 points per game during the last three games. Parker spoke about preparing for Kentucky’s offense. “I think there's first of all, when you look at Kentucky, they are a well-coached team,” Parker said. “I look at their offensive line, how well-coached they are up front.There are some All-American guys.”](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/122921_CitrusBowlPresser_JRGS009-900x600.jpg)
Iowa football notebook | Levis a more polished QB, Ince could bounce back in Citrus Bowl
Robert Read, Pregame Editor
• December 29, 2021
![Kentucky running back La’Vell Wright first bumps wide receiver Trey Dennis during a Kentucky practice before the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl matchup against Iowa at Celebration High School in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. The Wildcats rushed for 2,473 yards during the season. In comparison, Iowa rushed for 1,558 yards and lost leading running back Tyler Goodson to the NFL draft process.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/122921-kentuckypractice-GSJR0005-900x600.jpg)
Photos: Kentucky 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl open practice
Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith
• December 29, 2021
![Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin laughs after a question during a press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Kelly-Martin was named the starting running back after running back Tyler Goodson opted out to declare for the NFL draft. Kelly-Martin recorded 190 yards during the season.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/122921_CitrusBowlPresser_JRGS006-900x600.jpg)
Kelly-Martin, Williams to fill in at running back for Iowa football in Citrus Bowl
Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
• December 29, 2021