Iowa played in their first bowl game at the 1956 Rose Bowl, where they faced the University of California, Berkeley. The game took place on January 1, 1956, and Iowa lost to California with a score of 38-12. This marked a significant milestone in Iowa's football history, as it was their inaugural appearance in a postseason bowl game.
Florida 2 and Iowa 1. Iowa won the 2004 Outback Bowl and Florida won the 2006 Outback Bowl and 1983 Gator Bowl.
As of October 2023, the University of Louisville Cardinals football team has played in 41 bowl games. Their bowl appearances began in 1991, and they have achieved a mix of successes, including several notable wins in major bowl games. The team's participation in bowl games reflects its competitive presence in college football over the years.
As of the start of the 2008 season, the University of Alabama has won the most bowl games (31) and played in the most bowl games (55). Their bowl record is 31-21-3.
As of October 2023, the University of Kentucky has played in 62 bowl games, winning 24 of them. Their bowl appearances include notable games such as the Citrus Bowl, where they defeated Penn State in 1976, and the Belk Bowl, where they triumphed over Virginia Tech in 2019. Other significant bowl games include the Peach Bowl and the Music City Bowl, showcasing their competitive history in postseason play.
Florida's record in the 2005 season was 9-3. This includes their Bowl game played on 1/2/06 (Outback Bowl) where they defeated Iowa.
9-3. They played in the Sun Bowl that season and defeated Iowa, 17-7.
39 bowl games
Through the 2008 season, Iowa has played in 5 Rose Bowls, winning twice: 1) 1957 - Iowa 35, Oregon State 19 2) 1959 - Iowa 38, California 12 3) 1982 - Washington 28, Iowa 0 4) 1986 - UCLA 45, Iowa 28 5) 1991 - Washington 46, Iowa 34
I think 14 bowl games, but I'm not sure.
The University of Michigan lost the 5 Rose Bowls, 1 Gator Bowl, and 1 Orange Bowl they played in the 1970s.
Auburn University has played in numerous postseason bowl games, including the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, and Peach Bowl. They have also participated in the BCS National Championship Game and the College Football Playoff. The Tigers have a storied bowl history, with multiple wins and appearances in prestigious matchups. Their most notable postseason achievements include winning the 2010 BCS National Championship.