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9/15/1979 (1979-1980)

Oklahoma Memorial Stadium [Norman/Oklahoma]

Iowa  @  #3  Oklahoma  Oklahoma Iowa Hawkeyes Football @ #3 Oklahoma on 9/15/1979 - HawkeyeRecap.com

L   6 - 21 


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Head Coach: Hayden Fry
Attendance: 71,187
Kickoff Temp: 74° F

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The Hawkeyes came into the game as a 5 touchdown underdog, but played the #3 ranked Oklahoma Sooners very tough, leading 6-0 in the 1st quarter and down only 1 at halftime. Iowa's Scott Schilling had missed an extra point and a field goal that would have had them up 9-0. Hayden had decided to go with Schilling in the kicking game instead of a freshman from Waterloo named Reggie Roby. Oklahoma pulled away late with two 4th quarter touchdowns.

Iowa did not have a good day punting either, averaging 24.0 yards per punt. Hayden Fry coaching in his 2nd game at Iowa was having no part of the moral victory in the post game press conference. He also blasted Iowa's kicking game, and said they would be going with the Freshman Reggie Roby for both kicking and punting next week against Nebraska.

Iowa held the 1978 Heisman Trophy winner to just 106 yards. J.C. Watts, future US congressman, scored the final touchdown on the day for Oklahoma.

The full game video shows 1st quarter only, but all 3 quarters are available.

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Hayden Fry We had the sorriest kicking game in the world today, I guarantee you'll see some new faces next Saturday.
-- Hayden Fry
Hayden talking about Iowa's kicking and punting game against Oklahoma. And indicating that Reggie Roby would be taking over kicking and/or punting duties next week against Nebraska.

Hayden Fry I just told my football team (after the game) that's what's wrong with our ball club. We get our asses kicked and we get complimented. I know we played better than the odds. And I know that Oklahoma has fantastic athletes and tradition. Don't get me wrong. I'm proud of my football team. But, dammlt, a loss is still a loss.
-- Hayden Fry


DETAILED TEAM STATS

StatisticsIowaOklahoma
Total First Downs1223
Rushing Attempts4461
Rushing Yards63269
Rushing TDs03
Yards per Rush1.44.4
Passes Completed1311
Passes Attempts1918
Pass Completion %68.4%61.1%
Passing TDs10
Passing Yards139183
Passing Yards per Completion10.716.6
Passing Yards per Attempt7.310.2
Touchdowns13
Total Plays6379
% of Rushing Plays69.8%77.2%
% of Passing Plays30.2%22.8%
Total Offense202452
Yards per Play3.25.7
Lost Fumbles05
Interceptions20
Turnovers25
Penalties54
Penalty Yards3640
Yards per Penalty7.210.0
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