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1977-1978 Iowa Football Year in Review
<< 1976-19771978-1979 >>

Conference: Big Ten

Head Coach: Bob Commings

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Players:  Phil Ambrose, James Arkeilpane, Dave Becker, Doug Benschoter, Mike Brady, Shanty Burks, Mark Callaghan, Bobby Commings Jr., Jesse Cook, Gary Crull, Rich Cunningham, Charles Danzy, Jeff DeVilder, Bill Dolan, Doug Dunham, Kent Ellis, Kevin Ellis, Jim Frazier, Pete Gales, Greg Gilbaugh, Lemuel Grayson, Jeff Green, Tim Gutshall, John Harty, Jay Hilgenberg, Jim Hilgenberg, Bobby Hill, Darrell Hobbs, Tim Holmstrom, Dave Holsclaw, Gene Holtorf, Joe Hufford, Mike Jackson, Bruce Kittle, Herman Krieher, Jon Lazar, Aaron Leonard, Chris Mackey, Mark Mahmens, Dave Mattingly, Mike Mayer, Dean McKillip, Tom McLaughlin, Jim Molini, Dean Moore, Rod Morton, Dennis Mosley, Mario Pace, Sam Palladino, John Patyk, Matt Petrzelka, Doug Piro, Brad Reid, Tom Renn, Jerry Runta, Tom Rusk, Mike Sambo, Scott Schilling, Dan Schultz, Rod Sears, Cedric Shaw, Ernest 'Ernie' Sheeler, Bryan Skradis, Chuck Sodergren, Roger Stech, Joe  Stephenson, Mike Steverson, Phil Suess, Jim Swift, John Thomas, Barry Tomasetti, Demetrius Tyson, Steve Vazquez, Steve Wagner, Leven Weiss, Dan Willey, Joe Willis, Steve Wojan
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 11/19/1977

Iowa  vs  Michigan State   Michigan State

L    16 - 22 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

After battling back from a 17-0 deficit to get within 22-16 with just over two minutes to go, Iowa's last effort was halted on downs. The MSU defense stopped Iowa's QB Tom McLaughlin to no gain on a f...more

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 11/12/1977

Iowa  @  Wisconsin   Wisconsin

W    24 - 8 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

Rod Sears had a huge game in the victory over Wisconsin. He blocked a punt and recovered it, and recovered two of the 5 fumbles on the day. He intercepted a pass, and returned a punt, and was the hold...more

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 11/5/1977

Iowa  vs  Indiana   Indiana

L    21 - 24 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

The Hawkeyes jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter after two Jon Lazar touchdowns. After an Indiana turnover Iowa had a chance 1st and goal from the 6 yard line to go up 21-0, but were unable...more

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 10/29/1977

Iowa  @  #6 Michigan   Michigan

L    6 - 23 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

Michigan scored on it's opening drive after Rick Leach completed a 63 yard touchdown pass in the first 2 minutes of the game. The Iowa defense broke down as Leach scrambled to his left and hit a wide ...more

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 10/22/1977

Iowa  @  Purdue   Purdue

L    21 - 34 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

Purdue receiver Reggie Arnold set a Big Ten record, catching 4 touchdown passes today. Iowa hung tough, intercepting three Purdue passes on the day. Rod Sears had two interceptions, including one retu...more

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 10/15/1977

Iowa  vs  #5 Ohio State   Ohio State

L    6 - 27 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

Ohio State gained 464 yards of offense to validate their #5 ranking. Iowa showed promise with an early goal line stand early in the game, and recovered 4 fumbles, but couldn't maintain that level of d...more

 

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 10/8/1977

Iowa  vs  Minnesota   Minnesota

W    18 - 6 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

Dave Holsclaw kicked a record 4 field goals which ended up being the difference in the game today. After being injured in the first game and losing his job, Tom McLaughlin got the start and led the Ha...more

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 10/1/1977

Iowa  @  UCLA   UCLA

L    16 - 34 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

Iowa arrived a day early into Los Angeles to help with jet-lag, but it didn't seem to work. The Hawks fell behind 17-0 in the first quarter. James Owens, a hurdler in track, who finished 6th in the 19...more

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 9/24/1977

Iowa  vs  Arizona   Arizona

L    7 - 41 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

After a big win over the Cyclones last week, the Hawkeyes had a huge letdown against the Wildcats from Arizona. The Hawkeyes lost it's top two tailbacks to injury during the game. Ernie Sheeler separa...more

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 9/17/1977

Iowa  vs  #19 Iowa State   Iowa State

W    12 - 10 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

This game in 1977 was the first time that Iowa and Iowa State played since 1934. Bob Commings' Hawkeyes upset Earl Bruce's 19th ranked Cyclones inside Kinnick Stadium. It was a big game with big pla...more

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 9/10/1977

Iowa  vs  Northwestern   Northwestern

W    24 - 0 

Head Coach: Bob Commings

Freshman Bob Commings Jr. filled in early in the 3rd quarter for both injured QBs with a pair of touchdown strikes. He completed 5 of 8 passes for 68 yards. The shutout was the first one in 77 game...more

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