10/4/1969 (1969-1970)

Kinnick Stadium [Iowa City, Iowa]

Iowa vs Arizona Iowa Hawkeyes Football vs Arizona on 10/4/1969 - HawkeyeRecap.com

W 31 - 19

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Head Coach: Ray Nagel
Attendance: 47,391
Kickoff Temp: 85° F

RECAP

The Hawkeyes were the leading offensive team in the nation heading into the game against Arizona. They started slow but finished with a flurry in the final three quarters, beating Arizona 31-19.

Iowa's high powered offense racked up 561yards on the day, despite gaining only nine yards rushing in the first half. Denny Green had a 70 yard touchdown run, while Larry Lawrence threw a 78 yard touchdown pass to Kerry Reardon . For the second game in a row, Iowa had three 100 yard rushers on the day. Tight end Ray Manning had seven catches for 74 yards and one touchdown.

Craig Clemons had 15 tackles on the day, including several big hits on Arizona receivers. The players gave the defensive coaches including Wayne Fontes, the game ball and threw them in the shower after the game.

1 2 3 4 F

Iowa 0 14 7 10 31

Arizona 10 9 0 0 19

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PLAYER GAME QUOTES

we didn't give up. The heat was something and seemed to wear them down. We need our confidence built up like this.
-- Kerry Reardon
Reardon talking about how the heat in Iowa affected Arizona.

Missing photo for Dave Krull There was a drain pipe over there and I landed right on top of it, cutting my elbow. They put ten stitches in it and I came back to finish the game.
-- Dave Krull

I just refuse to quit, I just refuse!
-- Ray Manning

COACH GAME QUOTES

It seems I am always pleased with the job Ray does for us. He is one of our best.
-- Ray Nagel
Nagel talking about Ray Manning and his big game against Arizona.

DETAILED TEAM STATS

Statistics	Iowa	Arizona
Rushing 1st Downs	11	9
Passing 1st Downs	11	12
Penalty 1st Downs	0	1
Total First Downs	22	22
Rushing Attempts	45	62
Rushing Yards	225	157
Rushing TDs	2	0
Yards per Rush	5.0	2.5
Passes Completed	14	19
Passes Attempts	26	34
Pass Completion %	53.8%	55.9%
Passing TDs	3	2
Passing Yards	236	204
Passing Yards per Completion	16.9	10.7
Passing Yards per Attempt	9.1	6.0
Touchdowns	5	2
Total Plays	71	96
% of Rushing Plays	63.4%	64.6%
% of Passing Plays	36.6%	35.4%
Total Offense	461	361
Yards per Play	6.5	3.8
Lost Fumbles	1	1
Interceptions	1	1
Turnovers	2	2
Penalties	3	8
Penalty Yards	30	87
Yards per Penalty	10.0	10.9
Possession Time

2025-2026 FB Record
8 - 4
(1 games remaining)

2025-2026 MBB Record
8 - 1
(22 games remaining)

2025-2026 WBB Record
9 - 1
(19 games remaining)

2025-2026 W Record
5 - 2
(18 games remaining)

2025-2026 WW Record
5 - 0
(13 games remaining)

10/4/1969 (1969-1970)

Kinnick Stadium [Iowa City, Iowa]

Kinnick Stadium [Iowa City, Iowa]

Iowa vs Arizona Iowa Hawkeyes Football vs Arizona on 10/4/1969 - HawkeyeRecap.com