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10/21/1978 (1978-1979)

Ohio Stadium [Columbus, OH]

Iowa  @  Ohio State  Ohio State Iowa Hawkeyes Football @ Ohio State on 10/21/1978 - HawkeyeRecap.com

L   7 - 31 


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Head Coach: Bob Commings
Attendance: 87,586
Kickoff Temp: 75° F
Start Time: 1:30 PM CST

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Ohio State was not great this year, but the Hawks were really down and were outmatched. Iowa hung tough in the first quarter, giving up a lone touchdown to Ron Springs. The Hawkeyes were overrun in the second quarter, giving up 21 points to the Buckeyes in only 2 minutes and 10 seconds of game time. Jeff Green who had a promising game last week against the Gophers was injured early on in the game. He was replaced by Pete Gales who struggled, completing only 1 pass and throwing 2 interceptions leading to Ohio State touchdowns on consecutive possessions, including a pick six. Iowa went a quick 3 and out on it's next possession and on the very first play for the Buckeyes, Art Schlichter completed a 78 yard touchdown pass, and just like that it had gone from 10-0 to 31-0. The Hawkeyes didn't quit and scored a touchdown in the second half to avoid the shutout. The drive was led by Iowa's fourth string quarterback Bill Dolan.

Celebrity, Bob Hope made an appearance, and said a few words as a part of the halftime show at Ohio Stadium.

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DETAILED TEAM STATS

StatisticsIowaOhio State
Rushing 1st Downs1622
Total First Downs
Rushing Attempts5361
Rushing Yards78321
Rushing TDs12
Yards per Rush1.55.3
Passes Completed96
Passes Attempts2014
Pass Completion %45%42.9%
Passing TDs
Passing Yards138102
Passing Yards per Completion15.317.0
Passing Yards per Attempt6.97.3
Touchdowns
Total Plays7375
% of Rushing Plays72.6%81.3%
% of Passing Plays27.4%18.7%
Total Offense216423
Yards per Play3.05.6
Lost Fumbles00
Interceptions30
Turnovers30
Penalties39
Penalty Yards35100
Yards per Penalty11.711.1
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