2016 Rose Bowl matchup
2016 Rose Bowl matchup
No. 5 Iowa (12-1, Big Ten) vs. No. 6 Stanford (11-2, Pac-12), Jan. 1, 5 p.m. EST.
LOCATION: Pasadena, Calif.
TOP PLAYERS
Iowa: QB C.J. Beathard hadn't lost a start in his career before the Big Ten title game, and he's the steady leader of a powerful offense after compiling 2,570 yards passing and 15 TD throws against just four interceptions.
Stanford: RB Christian McCaffrey has already broken Barry Sanders' single-season all-purpose yards record, racking up 3,496 yards to earn strong Heisman Trophy consideration.
NOTABLE
Iowa: Coach Kirk Ferentz has made 13 bowl games in the last 15 seasons, but he had never made the Rose Bowl. … A 13th victory would extend the program's single-season record. … Lost Big Ten title game to Michigan State on a late touchdown, keeping Hawkeyes out of College Football Playoff.
BOWL HISTORY
Iowa: First Rose Bowl appearance since 1990 season and sixth overall.
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