1980 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

Schedule

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Game summaries

At Indiana

On September 13, Iowa opened its 1980 season with a 16–7 victory over Indiana. Jeff Brown rushed for 176 yards and caught five passes in his first start as Iowa's tailback.

At Nebraska

On September 20, in the Iowa–Nebraska football rivalry, Iowa was "humiliated" by Nebraska (AP No. 6) by a 57–0 score in front of a crowd of 76,029 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The 57-point loss was the worst football defeat for Iowa in 30 years. Nebraska's Jarvis Redwine rushed for 153 yards on 12 carries.

Iowa State

On September 27, Iowa played Iowa State in the fourth modern edition of the Iowa–Iowa State football rivalry, a game dubbed "Sic Em IV". Iowa lost by a 10–7 score before a crowd of 60,145 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Iowa quarterback Phil Suess threw a 20-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, but he was unavailable to play in the second half after sustaining a sprained shoulder on his throwing arm. With less than a minute to go, Iowa drove to Iowa State's nine-yard line, but opted to go for the win rather than kick a game-tying field goal.

Arizona

On October 4, Iowa lost to Arizona, 5–3, before a crowd of 59,950 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. After fans booed the Hawkeyes during the game, Iowa coach Hayden Fry noted that "Iowa fans have more experience at booing than anybody else in the country."

Illinois

On October 11, Illinois defeated Iowa, 20–14, before a crowd of 59,780 at Kinnick Stadium. Illinois led, 20-0, early in the third quarter when Illinois cornerback Rick George returned a fumble 13 yards for a touchdown on the third play of the second half. Iowa then mounted a comeback that fell short. Keith Chappelle led the comeback effort, catching two touchdown passes in the second half. Chappelle broke an Iowa single-game record with 191 receiving yards and tied another with 11 receptions.

Northwestern

On October 18, Iowa defeated Northwestern, 25–3, before a homecoming crowd of 59,990 in Iowa City. In his first game as Iowa's starting tailback, Phil Blatcher rushed for 148 yards on 19 carries, including a 51-yard gain on a Statue of Liberty play, and also caught a touchdown pass.

At Minnesota

On October 25, in the annual battle for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy, Minnesota defeated Iowa, 24–6, before a crowd of 58,158 in Minneapolis. Iowa fumbled eight times, gave up eight sacks, and managed to score only two field goals. Marion Barber, Jr. scored three rushing touchdowns for Minnesota.

Wisconsin

On November 1, Iowa defeated Wisconsin, 22–13, in Iowa City. In his first game as Iowa's starting quarterback, Pete Gales completed nine of 22 passes for 161 yards and rushed for 41 yards. One of Gales' completions was good for 54 yards and a touchdown to Keith Chappelle. Iowa scored another touchdown when Iowa linebacker Andre Tippett forced a fumble by Wisconsin quarterback John Josten, and Mark Bortz recovered the ball in the end zone.

At Purdue

On November 8, #17 Purdue defeated Iowa, 58–13, at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. Mark Herrmann set a Purdue single-game record with 439 passing yards. Hermann also set an NCAA career record with 1,151 pass completions.

Ohio State

On November 15, Ohio State easily defeated Iowa, 41–7, in Iowa City. Art Schlichter threw two touchdown passes, and Calvin Murray rushed for 183 yards to lead the Buckeyes.

At Michigan State

On November 22, Iowa shut out Michigan State, 41–0, before a disappointed crowd of 55,123 fans at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. After the game, Iowa coach Hayden Fry called it a "real fine victory," while Michigan State coach Muddy Waters said: "You saw it – rotten, lousy flat. It was about the worst game I ever saw. We were afraid it would happen, scared to death it would happen with an inexperienced team like we have."

Roster

• Bill Snyder – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
• Bill Brashier – Defensive Coordinator
• Carl Jackson – Running backs
• Del Miller – Offensive assistant
• Dan McCarney – Defensive line
• Barry Alvarez – Linebackers
• Don Patterson – Defensive Backs
• Bernie Wyatt – Defensive Ends/Recruiting Coordinator
• Bill Dervich – Strength and Conditioning

1981 NFL draft

Main article: 1981 NFL draft

References

References

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4. "1980 Big Ten Conference Year Summary". Sports Reference LLC.
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6. (September 21, 1980). "Cornhuskers humble Hawkeyes 57–0". The Courier.
7. (September 28, 1980). "ISU wins D(fense)-Day battle 10–7". The Waterloo Courier.
8. (October 5, 1980). "Iowa suffers 5–3 loss to Arizona". The Sioux City Journal.
9. (October 12, 1980). "Illini survive Iowa test". The Belleville News-Democrat.
10. (October 19, 1980). "Iowa deals 'Cats 16th straight loss". Journal and Courier.
11. (October 26, 1980). "Hawkeyes drown in sea of mistakes". The Gazette.
12. (November 2, 1980). "Iowa pass, long kickoff return help throttle Wisconsin, 22–13". Dayton Daily News.
13. (November 9, 1980). "Herrmann has best day as Boiler". The Kokomo Tribune.
14. (November 16, 1980). "Ohio State rips Iowa, awaits Michigan". The Times Recorder.
15. (November 23, 1980). "Hawkeyes record 41–0 mangling of Spartans". News Journal.
16. (September 14, 1980). "Iowa gets sweet revenge; Hawks hold Indiana this time, 16–7". Des Moines Register.
17. Buck Turnbull. (September 21, 1980). "Huskers humiliate Hawks, 57–0!". The Des Moines Register.
18. (September 28, 1980). "Cyclones Get Even With Hawks, 10-7: Two victories apiece in state rivalry as Iowa shuns tie". Des Moines Register.
19. Ron Maly. (October 5, 1980). "Iowa sputters, 5-3: Hawkeyes let Arizona off the hook". Des Moines Register.
20. Buck Turnbull. (October 12, 1980). "Hawks stumble, fumble to fourth straight setback". Des Moines Register.
21. (October 19, 1980). "Iowa whips Wildcats, ends slump". Des Moines Register.
22. (October 26, 1980). "Hawkeyes commit 'offensive suicide,'24-6". Des Moines Register.
23. (November 2, 1980). "New quarterback leads Iowa over Badgers". Green Bay Press-Gazette.
24. Max Stultz. (November 9, 1980). "Purdue Mark-smanship bombs Hawkeyes". The Indianapolis Star.
25. (November 16, 1980). "Bucks rip Iowa, await UM invasion". Kokomo (Ind.) Tribune.
26. James Tinney. (November 23, 1980). "Iowa express wrecks Spartan respectability". Lansing State Journal.
27. "1981 NFL Draft".