Iowa pulled away with a 34-27 victory over Vanderbilt at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, led by quarterback Mark Gronowski's two touchdown passes and a rushing score. The Hawkeyes built a 24-10 lead midway through the third quarter before the Commodores fought back, with Diego Pavia connecting on a 75-yard touchdown strike to Tre Richardson and adding a rushing score of his own. Iowa's defense held firm down the stretch, and Drew Stevens' two field goals—including a crucial 44-yarder with just over four minutes left—sealed the win for the Hawkeyes.