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860 highlight videos and 682 full game videos gathered from the internet about the past 6,755 Iowa Hawkeye football (since 1889) and basketball (since 1901) games. We also have profiles for 1928 players and 129 coaches.


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1972-1973 Iowa Football Year in Review
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The wins were hard to come by in Frank Lauterbur's second season, but you could definitely see improvement in the team. Despite two top 5 ranked teams, as well as Penn State on the schedule the team fought hard and competed all season.

Conference: Big Ten

Head Coach: Frank Lauterbur

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Players:  Murphy Anderson, Leonard 'Bubba' Bolton, Rick Brooks, Dave Bryant, Larry Bush, Rich Byard, Tom Cabalka, James 'Butch' Caldwell, Johnny Campbell, Jeff Clayton, Charles Cross, Craig Darling, Joe Devlin, Dan Dickel, Mike Dillner, Earl Douthitt, Tyrone 'Tye' Dye, Bob Elliott, John Farrell, Mark Fetter, Rob Fick, Kim Hardt, Dave Harris, Romero Harthorne, Lynn Heil, Karl Hoinkes, Frank Holmes, Andre Jackson, Dave Jackson, Jim Jensen, Roger Jerrick, Craig Johnson, Jim Kaiser, Tommy Kirkland, Harry Kokolus, Dan LaFleur, Bobby Lawson, Rich Lutz, Dan McCarney, Jock Michelosen, Royce Mix, Ed Morrissey, John 'Jack' Muller, Doug Nelson, Jerry Nelson, Mark Nelson, Bobby Ousley, Steve Paulson, Warren Peiffer, Rick Penney, Jerry Reardon, Joe Ritchie, Ernie Roberson, Brian Rollins, Eddie Saunders, Bill Schoonover, Dave Simms, Bob Sims, Kyle Skogman, Frank Sunderman, Sidney Thomas, Mark Urchek, Rod Walters, Jim Waschek, Lester Washington, Rod Wellington, Mike Wendling, Ike White, Bill Windauer, Brandt Yocom, Harry Young
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 11/25/1972

Iowa  vs  Illinois   Illinois

W    15 - 14 

Head Coach: Frank Lauterbur

The Hawkeyes won a hard fought, tight football game that was decided in the fourth quarter. Iowa got on the board first in the second quarter with a 92 yard touchdown run by running back Royce Mix. ...more

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 11/18/1972

Iowa  @  Indiana   Indiana

L    8 - 16 

Head Coach: Frank Lauterbur

The Hawkeyes got down 16-0 to start the fourth quarter, but with the help of two special teams miscues by Indiana were in a position to tie late in the game. Iowa's Mike Dillner blocked a punt whi...more

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 11/11/1972

Iowa  vs  #4 Michigan   Michigan

L    0 - 31 

Head Coach: Frank Lauterbur

It wasn't as bad as the last three games against Michigan, where Iowa had given up a combined 169 points, however the Hawkeyes were never in this one losing 31-0. Iowa played 16 freshman in the game. ...more

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TOP 10 FAVORITE GAMES


#1 - vs.  Ohio State (2017) Football
#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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 11/4/1972

Iowa  @  Wisconsin   Wisconsin

L    14 - 16 

Head Coach: Frank Lauterbur

This was a classic Iowa Wisconsin football game. A low scoring, close game that was decided in the fourth quarter on a safety. Iowa took the lead on a Dave Harris 54 yard touchdown run in the firs...more

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 10/28/1972

Iowa  vs  Michigan State   Michigan State

T    6 - 6 

Head Coach: Frank Lauterbur

After MSU scored a TD and messed up the extra point snap, the Hawkeye defense shut out the Spartans the rest of the game. Harry Kokolus came off a recent hip injury to kick 2 FGs, including a 4th quar...more

 

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 10/21/1972

Iowa  @  Minnesota   Minnesota

L    14 - 43 

Head Coach: Frank Lauterbur

The 0-5 Gophers didn't complete a pass all day, but they didn't need to. Minnesota completely dominated the Hawkeyes, rushing for 402 yards, using their no huddle offense. The Hawkeyes kept things c...more

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 10/14/1972

Iowa  @  Northwestern   Northwestern

W    23 - 12 

Head Coach: Frank Lauterbur

Bobby Ousley got the start at quarterback and completed 7 of 9 passes for 69 yards. Iowa started out fast and had a 20-0 lead at halftime. Northwestern scored a couple times in the second half, but it...more

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 10/7/1972

Iowa  vs  Purdue   Purdue

L    0 - 24 

Head Coach: Frank Lauterbur

This game was the rededication of Iowa Stadium as Kinnick Stadium, with Nile Kinnick, Sr. in attendance. Unfortunately, that ceremony was the only bright spot for Iowa fans. Purdue quarterback and fu...more

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 9/30/1972

Iowa  @  #13 Penn State   Penn State

L    10 - 14 

Head Coach: Frank Lauterbur

The Hawks almost pulled a major upset, but couldn't stop the Lions from scoring twice in the 4th quarter, including the game-winning score with 36 seconds left after converting on a 4th and 2 on the d...more

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 9/23/1972

Iowa  vs  Oregon State   Oregon State

W    19 - 11 

Head Coach: Frank Lauterbur

It was Iowa's first game on it's new synthetic astro truf field. Roy J. Carver was honored at halftime for his contribution in making the turf possible. The Hawkeyes did a great job of running on th...more

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 9/16/1972

Iowa  @  #3 Ohio State   Ohio State

L    0 - 21 

Head Coach: Frank Lauterbur

Someone broke into the Iowa locker room the night before the game and stole seven sets of pants Iowa was set to wear during the game. Rick Penney ended up having to wear some silver practice pants, ...more

 

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Total Wins

Total Losses

Total Ties

Win %

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7

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