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1974-1975 Iowa Football Year in Review
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Conference: Big Ten

Head Coach: Bob Commings

Players:  Phil Ambrose, Dennis Armington, Bob Blaha, Scott Boettner, Leonard 'Bubba' Bolton, Steve Borden, Dave Bryant, Shanty Burks, Larry Bush, Dave Butler, James 'Butch' Caldwell, Jim Caldwell, Mark Callaghan, Johnny Campbell, Jesse Cook, Gary Crull, Bruce Davis, Joe Devlin, Ed Donovan, Earl Douthitt, Tyrone 'Tye' Dye, Bob Elliott, Mark Essy, Mark Fetter, Kerry Feuerbach, Rob Fick, Joe Fisher, Mike Frantz, Mike Goudy, Tom Grine, Steve  Groen, Jeff Haug, Lynn Heil, Joe Heppner, Jim Hilgenberg, Bob Holmes, Bill Itschner, Andre Jackson, Dave Jackson, John Jaye, Jim Jensen, Robert 'Bob' Jeschke, Mike Klimczak, Gary Ladick, Dan LaFleur, Aaron Leonard, Mike Lopos, Chris Mackey, Rick Marsh, Dave Mattingly, Dan McCarney, Tom McLaughlin, Jim McNulty, Jock Michelosen, Gene Mollet, Dean Moore, Ed Myers, Chris North, Tim O'Neil, Bobby Ousley, John Patyk, Rick Penney, Mark Phillips, Nick Quartaro, Doug Reichardt, Fred Rich, Cornell Richardson, Jerry Runta, Bob Salter, Mike Sambo, Eddie Saunders, Dave Schick, Bill Schultz, Ernest 'Ernie' Sheeler, John Smith, John Speaker, Roger Stech, Ray Steffens, Dan Steinke, Sidney Thomas, Rich Thompson, Barry Tomasetti, Kevin Tomasko, Lenny Trocano, Dave VanderHeyden, Dave Wagner, Steve Walker, Walt Walker, Rod Walters, Lester Washington, Nate Washington, Rod Wellington, Nate Winston, Steve Wojan, Brandt Yocom, Dick Zimmerman
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 11/23/1974

Iowa  @  #14 Michigan State   Michigan State

L    21 - 60 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

After falling behind 10-0 in the 1st quarter, the Hawks scored on a 47-yard TD pass from Rob Fick to Bill Schultz to make it 10-7. They took a 14-10 lead on Dave Bryant's blocked punt that Jim Caldwel...more

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 11/16/1974

Iowa  vs  #4 Ohio State   Ohio State

L    10 - 35 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

The Hawks couldn't stop Archie Griffin, who gained 175 yards rushing, the 21st time in succession he has rushed over the 100-yard mark. On defense, Dan LaFleur had 16 tackles, 10 solos. Nick Quartaro ...more

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 11/9/1974

Iowa  vs  Wisconsin   Wisconsin

L    15 - 28 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

Bill Marek ran for 206 yards and 4 touchdowns for the Badgers. 170 of his yards came in the second half as Wisconsin ran away with the game. Iowa threw 2 costly interceptions that lead to 14 points. M...more

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TOP 10 FAVORITE GAMES


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#5 - vs.  Michigan (1984) Football
#6 - vs.  Illinois (2018) Football
#7 - vs.  Michigan State (2016) Basketball
#8 - vs.  Kansas (1998) Basketball
#9 - vs.  Indiana (2001) Basketball
#10 - vs.  Minnesota (1986) Football

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TOP 10 HATED GAMES


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#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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 11/2/1974

Iowa  @  Purdue   Purdue

L    14 - 38 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

Purdue rushed for 501 yards on the Hawkeyes and the game was basically over at halftime as the Boilermakers took a 28-0 lead into the locker room. Iowa held Larry Burton to 0 catches on the day, but i...more

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 10/26/1974

Iowa  vs  Illinois   Illinois

W    14 - 12 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

Iowa's half back Ed Donovan scored the go ahead touch down in the 4th quarter to lead the Hawkeyes to a 14-12 victory over Illinois. Donovan finished the game with 13 carries for 50 yards and led the ...more

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 10/19/1974

Iowa  @  Minnesota   Minnesota

L    17 - 23 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

Iowa had it's top 2 quarterbacks get injured on consecutive plays the 2nd quarter. The Hawkeyes also suffered a couple injuries at running back and also defensive back. Iowa was unable to muster up mu...more

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 10/12/1974

Iowa  vs  Northwestern   Northwestern

W    35 - 10 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

After spotting NU an early 3-0 lead, Rod Wellington took a short pass and raced for a 52-yard touchdown reception. Leading 7-3, Iowa didn't rest as Andre Jackson jarred the kick returner, separating h...more

 

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 10/5/1974

Iowa  @  #9 USC   USC

L    3 - 41 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

Iowa outgained USC in yardage by 131 yards, but couldn't stay close on the scoreboard. USC scored 3 touchdowns on 3 plays over 80 yards on special teams and defense, including a 98 and 83 yard fumble ...more

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 9/28/1974

Iowa  vs  #19 Penn State   Penn State

L    0 - 27 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

After an emotional upset win over UCLA, the Hawks were overmatched against the Nittany Lions. They dominated the line of scrimmage, rushing for two TDs, and shutting down Iowa's Wing-T offense. At the...more

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 9/21/1974

Iowa  vs  #12 UCLA   UCLA

W    21 - 10 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

Bob Commings first win as Iowa coach was memorable, as the Hawkeyes (24-point underdogs) upset UCLA. It snapped a 12-game losing streak, and was only their second win in its last 19 games. Fullback Ma...more

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 9/14/1974

Iowa  @  #6 Michigan   Michigan

L    7 - 24 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

This was Bob Commings first game as Iowa head coach. Dennis Franklin was supposed to start at quarterback for Michigan, but was out with an illness. Commings had been Franklin's high school coach in h...more

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