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1970-1971 Iowa Football Year in Review
<< 1969-19701971-1972 >>

Beginning with the rift between Coach Ray Nagel and Athletic Director Forest Evashevski, continuing during the up-and-down Iowa season, and ending with Nagel's resignation after the final game, the team found it's most appropriate description in the unhappy word "controversy.” Despite the trouble, the team finish with it's highest finish in 5 years.

Conference: Big Ten

Head Coach: Ray Nagel

PlayersMurphy Anderson, Mark Barden, Roy Bash, Wendell Bell, Dave Brooks, Rich Byard, Tom Cabalka, Alan Cassady, Racior 'Ray' Cavole, Dave Clement, Craig Clemons, Charles Cross, Craig Darling, Dan Dickel, Mike Dillner, Kelly Disser, Jim Douglas, Jeff Elgin, Herschel Epps, John Farrell, Dennis Green, Dave Harris, Tom Hayes, Ken Herington, Karl Hoinkes, Frank Holmes, Larry Horton, Roger Jerrick, Craig Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Jim Kaiser, Chuck Legler, Dave Link, Pat Long, Rich Lutz, Lorin Lynch, Clark Malmer, Ray Manning, Dan McDonald, Layne McDowell, Marcos Melendez, Geoff Mickelson, Jim Miller, Levi Mitchell, Ed Morrissey, John 'Jack' Muller, Jerry Nelson, Mark Nelson, Don Osby, Steve Penney, Charles Podolak, Ken Price, Jerry Reardon, Kerry Reardon, Joe Ritchie, Ernie Roberson, Brian Rollins, Bill Rose, Alan Schaefer, Bill Schoonover, Dave Simms, Bob Sims, Kyle Skogman, Rich Solomon, Tim Sullivan, Frank Sunderman, Dave Triplett, Tom Wanat, Jim Waschek, Mike Wendling, Ike White, Bill Windauer, Harry Young
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 11/21/1970

Iowa  vs  Illinois   Illinois

W    22 - 16 

Head Coach: Ray Nagel

The Hawks defeated Illinois in the final and most exciting game of the season. Iowa led 22-16 when the Illini recovered an Iowa fumble late in the fourth quarter, but the Iowa defense denied Illinois ...more


 11/14/1970

Iowa  @  #5 Michigan   Michigan

L    0 - 55 

Head Coach: Ray Nagel

The game was played in a cold snow and Iowa's offense was unable to get past midfield until late in the game, and Michigan piled up 561 yards of offense. Michigan gained 468 yards on the ground lead b...more

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 11/7/1970

Iowa  vs  Indiana   Indiana

W    42 - 13 

Head Coach: Ray Nagel

Roy Bash , who was the starting quarterback to open the season and had lost his job to Kyle Scogman, got the start again. Bash had came in last week against Minnesota and sparked the offense in the f...more


TOP 10 FAVORITE GAMES


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#2 - vs.  Louisiana State (2005) Football
#3 - vs.  Michigan (1985) Football
#4 - vs.  Penn State (2021) Football
#5 - vs.  Michigan (1984) Football
#6 - vs.  Illinois (2018) Football
#7 - vs.  Michigan State (2016) Basketball
#8 - vs.  Indiana (2001) Basketball
#9 - vs.  Kansas (1998) Basketball
#10 - vs.  Connecticut (1999) Basketball

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TOP 10 HATED GAMES


#1 - vs.  Nevada-Las Vegas (1987) Basketball
#2 - vs.  North Dakota State (2016) Football
#3 - vs.  Stanford (2016) Football
#4 - vs.  Michigan State (2015) Football
#5 - vs.  Wisconsin (2010) Football
#6 - vs.  Ohio State (2009) Football
#7 - vs.  UCLA (1986) Football
#8 - vs.  Northwestern (2020) Football
#9 - vs.  Michigan (2021) Football
#10 - vs.  Iowa State (2022) Football

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 10/31/1970

Iowa  @  Minnesota   Minnesota

T    14 - 14 

Head Coach: Ray Nagel

The Hawkeyes found themselves down 14-0 in the fourth quarter, but were able to score two Tim Sullivan touchdowns in the final period to tie the Gophers. The Hawkeyes had gone 12 quarters without sc...more


 10/24/1970

Iowa  @  Michigan State   Michigan State

L    0 - 37 

Head Coach: Ray Nagel

Michigan State had just come off three straight losses to Notre Dame, Ohio State and Michigan, and were ready to take out their frustrations on the Hawkeyes. Iowa was only able to gain 109 yards o...more


 10/17/1970

Iowa  vs  Purdue   Purdue

L    3 - 24 

Head Coach: Ray Nagel

Three big plays doomed the Hawkeyes in what could have been a close game. The Boilermakers scored on a 63 yard touchdown run, a 90 yard interception return, and a record 47 yard field goal. The Hawkey...more

 


 10/10/1970

Iowa  vs  Wisconsin   Wisconsin

W    24 - 14 

Head Coach: Ray Nagel

Iowa outgained Wisconsin 265-166 in rushing yardage. The Hawkeyes had a 14-0 lead at halftime, which was squandered, when Wisconsin scored two touchdowns in :55 seconds to tie the game. Iowa kept thei...more


 10/3/1970

Iowa  @  Arizona   Arizona

L    10 - 17 

Head Coach: Ray Nagel

Once again Iowa had opportunities in the fourth quarter to tie the game. One drive had the ball all the way to the Arizona six yard line, but the Hawkeyes were unable to complete a fourth down play. I...more


 9/26/1970

Iowa  vs  #7 USC   USC

L    0 - 48 

Head Coach: Ray Nagel

USC embarrassed the Hawks at home with 660 yards of offense (506 yards of rushing), led by USC RB Clarence Davis with 151 yards on 17 carries. Iowa's offense threatened only twice in the game in the s...more


 9/19/1970

Iowa  @  Oregon State   Oregon State

L    14 - 21 

Head Coach: Ray Nagel

The Hawkeyes had the ball inside the ten yard line twice in the first half, but came away with no points in both situations. Two offsides penalties hurt them on both drives. Oregon State was able to...more


Total Wins

Total Losses

Total Ties

Win %

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6

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