1988 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

Schedule

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Game summaries

Hawaii

After surrendering a 23-yard field goal by freshman Jason Elam with 1:36 left in the game, Iowa quickly drove to the Hawaii 20-yard line with 48 seconds remaining. A false start penalty pushed the Hawkeyes back five yards, then a devastating holding penalty wiped out a potential go-ahead touchdown from Chuck Hartlieb to Travis Watkins with 40 seconds left. After converting from the same distance midway through the 4th quarter, freshman kicker Jeff Skillett left a 44-yard field goal attempt short that would have tied the game with 17 seconds on the clock.

Kansas State

The Hawkeyes' 35-point victory extended the Wildcats' winless streak to 18 consecutive games. Iowa Offensive coordinator Bill Snyder was hired as Head coach at Kansas State following the regular season.

Colorado

• Source: Box Score and Game Story

Colorado coach Bill McCartney indicated this win over the Hawkeyes was a major win for the Colorado football program. The Buffaloes finished the 1988 season with an 8-4 record before consecutive 11-win seasons in 1989 and 1990, the latter capped by an AP National Championship.

Iowa State

• Source: Box Score and Game Story

The win over the Cyclones was the Hawkeyes sixth consecutive over their in-state rivals.

Michigan State

• Source: Box Score and Game Story

Wisconsin

• Source: Box Score and Game Story

Michigan

• Source: Box Score and Game Story

A 17-17 tie at Kinnick Stadium was the lone blemish on an otherwise perfect Big Ten season for the Wolverines. After opening the season with consecutive losses, 19-17 at eventual National Champion Notre Dame and 31-30 at home to the team that finished #2 in the final polls, Miami (a game Michigan led 30-14 in the 4th quarter), Michigan went 9-0-1 the rest of the season including a Rose Bowl victory to finish with a #4 ranking. Michigan fumbled on the goal line very late in the game.

Purdue

• Source: Box Score and Game Story

Indiana

• Source: Box Score and Game Story

Though Iowa finished only 4th in the final Big Ten standings, this was their lone conference loss. Chuck Hartlieb set the Iowa single game passing record with 558 yards through the air. Wide receiver Deven Harberts had 11 receptions for 233 yards and a touchdown.

Northwestern

• Source: Box Score and Game Story

Ohio State

• Source: Box Score and Game Story

Minnesota

• Source: Box Score and Game Story

Vs. NC State (Peach Bowl)

Main article: 1988 Peach Bowl (December)

In a game played through a steady rain, the teams combined for 14 turnovers (7 each) and 12 fumbles (8 lost). NC State opened up a 28-3 second quarter lead by converting three Hawkeye fumbles into touchdowns. Iowa fought until the end behind Chuck Hartlieb's 428 passing yards.

Roster

• Bill Snyder – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
• Bill Brashier – Defensive Coordinator
• Kirk Ferentz – Offensive line
• Carl Jackson – Running backs
• Del Miller – Offensive assistant
• Dan McCarney – Defensive line
• Don Patterson – Tight ends
• Bernie Wyatt – Defensive Ends/Recruiting Coordinator
• Bill Dervich – Strength and Conditioning

Postseason awards

• Marv Cook, Tight end – Consensus First-team All-American
• Dave Haight, Defensive tackle – First-team All-American

Team players in the 1989 NFL draft

Main article: 1989 NFL draft

References

References

1. (September 5, 1988). "Hawkeyes find no pot of gold at Hawaii's Rainbows". The Sioux City Journal.
2. (September 11, 1988). "Five thefts key Hawkeyes, 45–10". The Des Moines Register.
3. (September 18, 1988). "Buffs stun Iowa with 24–21 upset". The Daily Nonpareil.
4. (September 25, 1988). "Hawkeyes hold off Cyclones' drive 10–3". The Wichita Eagle-Beacon.
5. (October 2, 1988). "Iowa, Michigan State battle to 10–10 standoff". The Courier.
6. (October 9, 1988). "Hartlieb outfoxes UW". Wisconsin State Journal.
7. (October 16, 1988). "Iowa, Michigan fight to a draw". Quad-City Times.
8. (October 23, 1988). "Big-play Hawks burn Boilers, 31–7". The Courier.
9. (October 30, 1988). "Hoosiers hold off Hartlieb, Iowa". Wisconsin State Journal.
10. (November 6, 1988). "Sophomore stars in Iowa's victory". Chicago Tribune.
11. (November 13, 1988). "Buckeyes become third Hawkeye tie". The Daily Nonpareil.
12. (November 20, 1988). "Gophers finish winless in Big Ten". Star Tribune.
13. (January 1, 1989). "N.C. State wins one for Sheridan". The Atlanta Journal & Constitution.
14. "1988 Iowa Hawkeyes Schedule and Results".
15. (September 6, 1988). "Rainbows deliver on upset threats, top No. 9 Hawks". [[The Daily Iowan]].
16. (September 12, 1988). "Iowa bombs Kansas State for 1st win". [[The Daily Iowan]].
17. (September 18, 1988). "Buffaloes stampede by Hawks: Colorado KOs No. 19 Iowa at the bell, 24-21". [[The Gazette (Cedar Rapids).
18. (September 25, 1988). "Late interception saves Iowa". [[Chicago Tribune]].
19. (October 2, 1988). "Iowa, Michigan St. Tie-it Figures". [[Chicago Tribune]].
20. (October 9, 1988). "Fry's tough talk rouses Hartlieb in Iowa win". [[Chicago Tribune]].
21. (October 16, 1988). "Michigan, Iowa Both Fit To Be Tied". [[Chicago Tribune]].
22. (October 23, 1988). "COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Midwest; Iowa's Big Plays Rout Purdue, 31-7". [[The New York Times]].
23. (October 30, 1988). "Indiana barely dodges Hartlieb's bullets". [[Chicago Tribune]].
24. (November 6, 1988). "Iowa 35, Northwestern 10". [[Kokomo Tribune]].
25. (November 13, 1988). "Iowa ties Ohio State on last-minute field goal". [[Chicago Tribune]].
26. (November 20, 1988). "Iowa 31, Minnesota 22". [[United Press International.
27. (December 31, 1988). "Fry Vows Iowa Will Pass In Peach, Weather Or Not". [[Chicago Tribune]].
28. (January 1, 1989). "Peachy For N.C. State, The Pits For Iowa". [[Chicago Tribune]].
29. "1989 NFL Draft".