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10/9/1971 (1971-1972)

Kinnick Stadium [Iowa City, Iowa]

Iowa  vs  Northwestern  Northwestern Iowa Hawkeyes Football vs Northwestern on 10/9/1971 - HawkeyeRecap.com

L   3 - 28 


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Head Coach: Frank Lauterbur
Attendance: 52,102
Kickoff Temp: 52° F

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The Hawks held tough in the first half down 7-3 but the game turned late in the first half, when Northwestern intercepted a pass, setting up a TD and 14-3 halftime lead. The Hawks could only muster two first downs in the entire second half, while the Wildcats added two more TDs.

Iowa's talented All-American defensive back Craig Clemons played some of the game on offense. He had one catch for 13 yards on the day.

It was the first time in 83 years that the Hawkeyes lost their first five games.

Note: Highlights are from Northwestern's perspective only.

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DETAILED TEAM STATS

StatisticsIowaNorthwestern
Total First Downs919
Rushing Attempts3651
Rushing Yards54149
Rushing TDs03
Yards per Rush1.52.9
Passes Completed818
Passes Attempts2430
Pass Completion %33.3%60%
Passing TDs01
Passing Yards69256
Passing Yards per Completion8.614.2
Passing Yards per Attempt2.98.5
Touchdowns04
Total Plays6081
% of Rushing Plays60%63%
% of Passing Plays40%37%
Total Offense123405
Yards per Play2.15.0
Lost Fumbles00
Interceptions12
Turnovers12
Penalties33
Penalty Yards2513
Yards per Penalty8.34.3
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