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10/16/1897 (1897-1898)

Sheppard Field [Evanston, Illinois]

Iowa  @  Northwestern  Northwestern Iowa Hawkeyes Football @ Northwestern on 10/16/1897 - HawkeyeRecap.com

W   12 - 6 


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Head Coach: Otto Wagonhurst

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William Kelly and Samuel Hobbs had a great day on the ground, leading the Hawkeyes to a 12-6 victory. It was the first meeting all time between Iowa and Northwestern. Northwestern scored first and took a 6-0 lead into halftime. Iowa came out and scored a safety in the second half. Iowa also made halftime adjustments and executed the tandem play for 2 second half touch downs.

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