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IOWA GAME HISTORY

 2023-2024 FB Record: 10 - 4

 2023-2024 MBB Record: 19 - 15

 2023-2024 WBB Record: 31 - 4 (1 games remaining)

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SUMMARY VIDEO


1986-1987 Iowa Football Year in Review
<< 1985-19861987-1988 >>

While reloading in 1986, the Hawkeyes spent much of the year in the nation’s Top Ten. Iowa won its first five games and posted a 9-3 overall record. Iowa won its final three games, including a 39-38 thriller over San Diego State in the Holiday Bowl.

Season recap video is in 3 parts: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3

Conference: Big Ten

Head Coach: Hayden Fry

PlayersGreg Aegerter, Dave Alexander, Bill Anderson, Tim Anderson, Richard Bass, Tim Batterson, Rick Bayless, Jeff Beard, Tyrone Berrie, Willie Bishop, Mike Bolan, Mike Burke, Kerry Burt, Malcolm Christie, Craig Clark, Marv Cook, Pat Coppinger, Marshall Cotton, Dave Croston, Jeff Croston, Kyle Crowe, Greg Divis, Jeff Drost, Quinn Early, Greg Fedders, Mike Flagg, Chris Gambol, Bruce Gear, Grant Goodman, Dave Haight, Deven Harberts, Kevin Harmon, Chuck Hartlieb, Tork Hook, Rob Houghtlin, David Hudson, Myron Keppy, Jeff Koeppel, Gary Kostrubala, Bob Kratch, Peter Marciano, Jim Mauro, Marc Mazzeri, Dan McGwire, Mike Miller, Joe Mott, James Pipkins, Tom Poholsky, Jim Poynton, Richard Pryor, J.J. Puk, Brad Quast, Jim Reilly, Rick Schmidt, Bob Schmitt, Joe Schuster, Mark Sindlinger, Dwight Sistrunk, Robert Smith, Mark Stoops, Steve Thomas, Kent Thompson, Mark Vlasic, Jon Vrieze, Travis Watkins, Herb Wester, Dan Wirth, Anthony Wright
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Official 1986 Iowa Football Media Guide


 12/30/1986
Sea World Holiday Bowl

#19 Iowa  vs  San Diego State   San Diego State

W    39 - 38 

Head Coach: Hayden Fry

Rob Houghtlin's 41-yard field goal as time expired culminated an 18-point blitz in the final 8:39 and helped Iowa down San Diego State 39-38 in the ninth annual Holiday Bowl. The Hawkeyes stormed back...more

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 11/22/1986

Iowa  @  Minnesota   Minnesota

W    30 - 27 

Head Coach: Hayden Fry

The first half started poorly for Iowa after an interception in the end zone, and fumbling deep in Gopher territory. Minnesota's Chip Lohmiller kicked a 62-yard FG at the end of the half to put Iowa b...more

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 11/15/1986

Iowa  vs  Purdue   Purdue

W    42 - 14 

Head Coach: Hayden Fry

Iowa fell behind 7-0 on a 100-yard interception return from Rod Woodson. Iowa came right back and tied the score on a 64·yard touchdown pass from Tom Poholsky to Quinn Early, then dominated the rest ...more

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 11/8/1986

#16 Iowa  @  Illinois   Illinois

L    16 - 20 

Head Coach: Hayden Fry

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 11/1/1986

#11 Iowa  vs  #17 Ohio State   Ohio State

L    10 - 31 

Head Coach: Hayden Fry


 10/25/1986

#11 Iowa  vs  Northwestern   Northwestern

W    27 - 20 

Head Coach: Hayden Fry

It was the closest scoring game in the series since 1976, when Iowa squeaked by the Wildcats 13-10. Mark Vlasic hit a 93-yard touchdown pass to Quinn Early, the longest touchdown pass in Iowa history,...more

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 10/18/1986

#8 Iowa  @  #4 Michigan   Michigan

L    17 - 20 

Head Coach: Hayden Fry

Mike Gillette kicks the game winning field goal with 5 seconds left. ...more

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 10/11/1986

#10 Iowa  vs  Wisconsin   Wisconsin

W    17 - 6 

Head Coach: Hayden Fry

Iowa was plagued by injuries, but the second team defense stepped up and played most of the day. Freshman QB Tom Poholsky went 10 for 20 for 116 yards and one interception. Richard Bass led the ground...more


 10/4/1986

#11 Iowa  @  #17 Michigan State   Michigan State

W    24 - 21 

Head Coach: Hayden Fry

Kenny Sims intercepted a pass in the end zone with 1 minute left to secure the 24-21 win. The Hawks played without starting QB Mark Vlasic, the nation's top-rated passer, and fullback David Hudson, an...more

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 9/27/1986

#15 Iowa  vs  Texas-El Paso   Texas-El Paso

W    69 - 7 

Head Coach: Hayden Fry

Quarterbacks Mark Vlasic and Dan McGwire each threw for a pair of touchdowns, and Rick Bayless ran for two TDs. The Hawks scored 10 TDs in the game, including their first 6 possessions....more

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 9/20/1986

Iowa  vs  Northern Illinois   Northern Illinois

W    57 - 3 

Head Coach: Hayden Fry

Rick Bayless compiled 154 first half yards in seven carries, including an 87-yard touchdown, tying him for fourth place in Iowa history with Ed Podolak for the longest run from scrimmage. Iowa pounded...more

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 9/13/1986

Iowa  vs  Iowa State   Iowa State

W    43 - 7 

Head Coach: Hayden Fry

The Hawkeyes managed 580 yards total offense while allowing Iowa State only 125 yards, including a total of -11 yards rushing. After two Rob Houghtlin FGs, Mark Vlasic found Jim Mauro for a 43-yard ...more

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Total Wins

Total Losses

Total Ties

Win %

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3

0

75.00%

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