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Kentucky Defeats Iowa 20-17 - Recap

Iowa was unable to contain Chris Rodriguez Jr. on Saturday and the result was a 20-17 Week P loss against the Wildcats.

The game was a push (tie) for betting purposes as the final score was identical to the -3.0 number at most sportsbooks. The game proved to be a winner for UNDER bettors based on the closing total of 43.5.

Chris Rodriguez Jr. rushed for 107 yards, while JuTahn McClain added 28 yards in the win. Wan'Dale Robinson and DeMarcus Harris added 170 and 28 receiving yards respectively.

Gavin Williams rushed for 98 yards for Iowa, while Leshon Williams added 42 yards. Spencer Petras threw for 211 yards for the Hawkeyes, while receivers Sam LaPorta and Arland Bruce IV had 122 and 24 yards respectively.

Kentucky was outgained by Iowa 384-354 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-20 by the Wildcats.

The time of possession battle favored Kentucky as their offense was on the field for 37:54, longer than the 22:06 of their opponents.