SAM LAPORTA

The Detroit Lions had a slew of selections entering the NFL draft and took advantage of those assets — and they may have found their quarterback of the future in Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker.

Chris Rodriguez ran for a 6-yard touchdown with 1:48 to play, and No. 25 Kentucky rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat No. 17 Iowa 20-17 in the Citrus Bowl.

Iowa was glad to get some time off last weekend after its home loss to Purdue on Oct. 16.

Spencer Petras threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns and No. 5 Iowa needed a second-half comeback to defeat Colorado State 24-14.

Defense has led No. 5 Iowa to its highest ranking since 2015.

Instead of being content to play for overtime against border rival Nebraska, coach Kirk Ferentz went for the win Friday. 19 Iowa a 27-24 victory over Nebraska that leaves the Cornhuskers out of the postseason for a third consecutive season. You’ve got to be hungry and not scared.”After the ball went through, holder Colten Rastetter and Duncan ran toward the Nebraska sideline. The Huskers ran on 12 of 13 plays while covering 60 yards on their next drive, converting a fourth-and-6 before Wyatt Mazour ran in from 9 yards. Nebraska: The Huskers dropped to 0-6 against Top 25 opponents over two seasons under Frost.