1997 Iowa Hawkeyes football team
American college football season
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The 1997 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by 19th-year head coach Hayden Fry, the Hawkeyes compiled an overall record of 7–5 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, tying for sixth place in the Big Ten. Iowa was invited to the Sun Bowl, where the Hawkeyes lost to Arizona State. The team played home games at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record7–5 (4–4 Big Ten)
Headcoach
- Hayden Fry (19th season)
OffensivecoordinatorDon Patterson (6th season)
| 1997 Iowa Hawkeyes football | |
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Sun Bowl, L 7–17 vs. Arizona State | |
| Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| Record | 7–5 (4–4 Big Ten) |
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| Offensive coordinator | Don Patterson (6th season) |
| Defensive coordinator | Bob Elliott (2nd season) |
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| Home stadium | Kinnick Stadium |
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| No. 1 Michigan $ | 8 | – | 0 | 12 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 12 Ohio State | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 16 Penn State | 6 | – | 2 | 9 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 15 Purdue | 6 | – | 2 | 9 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wisconsin | 5 | – | 3 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Iowa | 4 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan State | 4 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Northwestern | 3 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minnesota | 1 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indiana | 1 | – | 7 | 2 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Illinois | 0 | – | 8 | 0 | – | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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| September 6 | 11:30 am | Northern Iowa* | No. 20 | W 66–0 | 66,325 | ||
| September 13 | 1:00 pm | Tulsa* | No. 18 |
| W 54–16 | 64,893 | |
| September 20 | 2:30 pm | at Iowa State* | No. 13 | ABC | W 63–20 | 50,066 | |
| September 27 | 11:30 am | Illinois | No. 11 |
| ESPN2 | W 38–10 | 70,397 |
| October 4 | 2:30 pm | at No. 7 Ohio State | No. 11 | ABC | L 7–23 | 92,536 | |
| October 18 | 11:30 am | at No. 5 Michigan | No. 15 | ESPN | L 24–28 | 106,505 | |
| October 25 | 11:00 am | Indiana | No. 18 |
| ESPN Plus | W 62–0 | 70,397 |
| November 1 | 11:30 am | No. 18 Purdue | No. 15 |
| ESPN2 | W 35–17 | 70,397 |
| November 8 | 11:30 am | at Wisconsin | No. 12 | ESPN | L 10–13 | 79,864 | |
| November 15 | 11:30 am | at Northwestern | No. 22 | ESPN2 | L 14–15 | 40,838 | |
| November 22 | 1:00 pm | Minnesota |
| W 31–0 | 64,591 | ||
| December 31 | 1:30 pm | vs. No. 16 Arizona State* | CBS | L 7–17 | 49,104 | ||
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Rankings
Game summaries
Northern Iowa
Northern Iowa at #19 Iowa
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Panthers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| • Hawkeyes | 10 | 28 | 7 | 21 | 66 |
- Date: September 6
- Location: Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City, IA - Game attendance: 66,325
- Sources: Box score and Game recap
| 1 | 14:40 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 63-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 7–0 |
| 1 | 7:53 | Iowa | Zach Bromert 40-yard field goal | Iowa 10–0 |
| 2 | 14:53 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 40-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 17–0 |
| 2 | 14:29 | Iowa | Tim Dwight 27-yard pass from Matt Sherman (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 24–0 |
| 2 | 10:56 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 6-yard pass from Matt Sherman (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 31–0 |
| 2 | 2:25 | Iowa | Damon Gibson 65-yard pass from Matt Sherman (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 38–0 |
| 3 | 6:14 | Iowa | Rob Thein 6-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 45–0 |
| 4 | 14:55 | Iowa | Richard Willcock 26-yard pass from Randy Reiners (Greg McLaughlin kick) | Iowa 52–0 |
| 4 | 7:02 | Iowa | Richard Carter 27-yard pass from Randy Reiners (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 59–0 |
| 4 | 1:47 | Iowa | Henry Pollio 1-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 66–0 |
The Hawkeyes dominated on both sides of the ball as they gave the crowd an opening-game victory.
Tulsa
Tulsa at #17 Iowa
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Golden Hurricane | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| • Hawkeyes | 23 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 54 |
- Date: September 13
- Location: Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City, IA - Game attendance: 64,893
- Sources: Box score and Game recap
| 1 | 9:55 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 71-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 7–0 |
| 1 | 4:45 | Iowa | Zach Bromert 27-yard field goal | Iowa 10–0 |
| 1 | 4:29 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 14-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 17–0 |
| 2 | 0:37 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 14-yard run (PAT failed) | Iowa 23–0 |
| 2 | 7:55 | Tulsa | Charlie Higgins 13-yard pass from John Fitzgerald (James Anderson kick) | Iowa 23–7 |
| 2 | 3:20 | Tulsa | James Anderson 32-yard field goal | Iowa 23–10 |
| 2 | 0:00 | Iowa | Tim Dwight 35-yard pass from Matt Sherman (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 30–10 |
| 3 | 9:05 | Tulsa | Charlie Higgins 1-yard run (two-point conversion failed) | Iowa 30–16 |
| 3 | 4:28 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 23-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 37–16 |
| 4 | 14:24 | Iowa | Rob Thein 9-yard pass from Matt Sherman (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 44–16 |
| 4 | 9:31 | Iowa | Zach Bromert 34-yard field goal | Iowa 47–16 |
| 4 | 9:11 | Iowa | Richard Willcock 27-yard pass from Randy Reiners (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 54–16 |
Avenging an upset loss from the previous season, the Hawkeyes rolled up over 600 yards of total offense for the second time in as many games. Senior running back Tavian Banks rushed for a school record 314 yards and a school record-tying 4 touchdowns.
Iowa State
#13 Iowa at Iowa State
Battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy
Battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • Hawkeyes | 14 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 63 |
| Cyclones | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
- Date: September 20
- Location: Jack Trice Stadium
Ames, IA - Game start: 2:30 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:35
- Game attendance: 50,066
- Game weather: 58 °F (14 °C), Mostly sunny, Wind NNW 10–15 mph (16–24 km/h)
- Referee: Jim Kemerling
- Sources: Box score Archived 2020-01-07 at the Wayback Machine
| 1 | 14:02 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 82-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 7–0 |
| 1 | 2:24 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 8-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 14–0 |
| 2 | 9:53 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 1-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 21–0 |
| 2 | 6:15 | Iowa | Tim Dwight 41-yard pass from Matt Sherman (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 28–0 |
| 2 | 3:38 | Iowa | Tim Dwight 29-yard pass from Matt Sherman (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 35–0 |
| 2 | 1:18 | ISU | Andy Stensrud 11-yard pass from Todd Bandhauer (PAT failed) | Iowa 35–6 |
| 3 | 11:46 | Iowa | Tim Dwight 33-yard pass from Matt Sherman (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 42–6 |
| 3 | 10:41 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 4-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 49–6 |
| 3 | 6:45 | ISU | Andy Stensrud 5-yard pass from Todd Bandhauer (Jamie Kohl kick) | Iowa 49–13 |
| 3 | 4:00 | Iowa | Kerry Cooks 30-yard interception return (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 56–13 |
| 4 | 6:15 | ISU | Tyrone Watley 30-yard pass from Todd Bandhauer (Jamie Kohl kick) | Iowa 56–20 |
| 4 | 4:32 | Iowa | Damon Gibson 58-yard pass from Randy Reiners (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 63–20 |
The Hawkeyes won against the rival Cyclones for the 15th consecutive year. Tavian Banks had four rushing touchdowns for the second week in a row and Tim Dwight hauled in three touchdown receptions as the Hawkeyes rolled up 575 yards of total offense.[4]
Illinois
Illinois at #9 Iowa
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Fighting Illini | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| • Hawkeyes | 7 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
- Date: September 27
- Location: Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City, IA - Game attendance: 70,397
- Sources: Box score and Game recap
| 1 | 5:22 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 2-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 7–0 |
| 2 | 11:52 | Illinois | Neil Rackers 37-yard field goal | Iowa 7–3 |
| 2 | 8:08 | Iowa | Tony Collins 61-yard punt return (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 14–3 |
| 2 | 1:47 | Iowa | Zach Bromert 40-yard field goal | Iowa 17–3 |
| 2 | 0:05 | Iowa | Damon Gibson 43-yard pass from Matt Sherman (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 24–3 |
| 3 | 7:17 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 31-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 31–3 |
| 4 | 8:59 | Illinois | George McDonald-Ashford 28-yard pass from Tim Lavery (Neil Rackers kick) | Iowa 31–10 |
| 4 | 3:25 | Iowa | Tony Collins 16-yard pass from Matt Sherman (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 38–10 |
Tavian Banks ran for two more touchdowns to push his total to 12 rushing touchdowns after 4 games. Tony Collins also scored twice, the first on a 61-yard punt return and the other on a 16-yard pass from Matt Sherman.[5]
Ohio State
#8 Iowa at #7 Ohio State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Hawkeyes | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| • Buckeyes | 0 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 23 |
- Date: October 4
- Location: Ohio Stadium
Columbus, OH - Game attendance: 92,536
- Television network: ABC
- Sources: Box score and Game recap
| 2 | 13:11 | OSU | Dan Stultz 36-yard field goal | OSU 3–0 |
| 2 | 0:38 | OSU | Michael Wiley 1-yard run | OSU 10–0 |
| 3 | 10:35 | OSU | David Boston 6-yard pass from Stanley Jackson (PAT failed) | OSU 16–0 |
| 3 | 7:39 | Iowa | Austin Wheatley 4-yard pass from Matt Sherman (Zach Bromert kick) | OSU 16–7 |
| 4 | 3:13 | OSU | Michael Wiley 10-yard run (Dan Stultz kick) | OSU 23–7 |
College GameDay was in Columbus for this matchup.[6][7]
Michigan
#15 Iowa at #5 Michigan
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Hawkeyes | 0 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
| • Wolverines | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
- Date: October 18
- Location: Michigan Stadium
Ann Arbor, MI - Game attendance: 106,505
- Referee: Steve Newman
- TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Barnett, Bill Curry, Dave Ryan
- Sources: Box score and Game recap
| 2 | 13:29 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 53-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 7–0 |
| 2 | 4:53 | Mich | Tai Streets 15-yard pass from Brian Griese (Kraig Baker kick) | Tied 7–7 |
| 2 | 2:27 | Iowa | Michael Burger 1-yard run (kick failed) | Iowa 13–7 |
| 2 | 0:00 | Iowa | Tim Dwight 61-yard punt return (Matt Sherman to Chris Knipper pass) | Iowa 21–7 |
| 3 | 11:06 | Mich | Russell Shaw 10-yard pass from Brian Griese (Kraig Baker kick) | Iowa 21–14 |
| 3 | 3:19 | Mich | Brian Griese 1-yard run (Kraig Baker kick) | Tied 21–21 |
| 3 | 0:25 | Iowa | Zach Bromert 38-yard field goal | Iowa 24–21 |
| 4 | 2:55 | Mich | Jerame Tuman 2-yard pass from Brian Griese (Kraig Baker kick) | Mich 28–24 |
Playing their second straight game against a Top 10 team on the road, the Hawkeyes put together a very strong first half. On the final play before the break, Michigan punted to All-American Tim Dwight who took it 61 yards to the house for a 21-7 halftime lead. The Wolverines clamped down in the second half, outscoring Iowa 21–3. Michigan would go on to finish 12-0 and claim the AP National Championship.
Indiana
Indiana at #19 Iowa
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Hoosiers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| • Hawkeyes | 7 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 62 |
- Date: October 25
- Location: Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City, IA - Game attendance: 70,397
- TV announcers (ESPN Plus): Wayne Larrivee
- Sources: Box score and Game recap
| 1 | 10:15 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 19-yard pass from Randy Reiners (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 7–0 |
| 2 | 6:35 | Iowa | Tim Dwight 29-yard pass from Randy Reiners (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 14–0 |
| 2 | 4:42 | Iowa | Damon Gibson 64-yard pass from Tim Dwight (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 21–0 |
| 3 | 11:24 | Iowa | Matt Bowen 70-yard interception return (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 28–0 |
| 3 | 4:10 | Iowa | Tim Dwight 92-yard punt return (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 35–0 |
| 3 | 1:18 | Iowa | Randy Reiners 6-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 42–0 |
| 4 | 11:32 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 1-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 49–0 |
| 4 | 1:48 | Iowa | J.P. Lange 59-yard interception return (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 56–0 |
| 4 | 0:07 | Iowa | Rob Thein 30-yard run (PAT failed) | Iowa 62–0 |
The Hawkeyes scored 60+ points for the third time of the 1997 season. The win was highlighted by an electrifying 92-yard punt return for a TD by Tim Dwight. Dwight also caught a 29-yard touchdown from Randy Reiners, who was making his first start at QB, and threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Damon Gibson. The defense did plenty as well. In addition to pitching a shutout, Matt Bowen and J.P. Lange each added long interception returns for touchdowns.
Purdue
#18 Purdue at #16 Iowa
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Boilermakers | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| • Hawkeyes | 0 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 35 |
- Date: November 1
- Location: Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City, IA - Game start: 11:35 am CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:30
- Game attendance: 70,397
- Game weather: 47 °F (8 °C), Overcast, Wind NW 15–20 mph (24–32 km/h)
- Referee: J. Kemerling
- Television network: ESPN2
- Sources: Box score Archived 2020-01-07 at the Wayback Machine
| 1 | 2:32 | Purdue | Shane Ryan 19-yard field goal | Purdue 3–0 |
| 1 | 0:00 | Purdue | Brian Alford 77-yard pass from Billy Dicken (Shane Ryan kick) | Purdue 10–0 |
| 2 | 13:50 | Iowa | Rob Thein 31-yard pass from Randy Reiners (Zach Bromert kick) | Purdue 10–7 |
| 2 | 12:17 | Purdue | Billy Dicken 1-yard run (Shane Ryan kick) | Purdue 17–7 |
| 2 | 0:32 | Iowa | Rob Thein 9-yard pass from Randy Reiners (Zach Bromert kick) | Purdue 17–14 |
| 3 | 12:46 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 16-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 21–17 |
| 3 | 8:46 | Iowa | Michael Burger 1-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 28–17 |
| 3 | 1:25 | Iowa | Rob Thein 5-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 35–17 |
Wisconsin
#12 Iowa at Wisconsin
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Hawkeyes | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| • Badgers | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
- Date: November 8
- Location: Camp Randall Stadium
Madison, WI - Game start: 11:30 am CST
- Elapsed time: 3:07
- Game attendance: 79,864
- Game weather: High 40s°F, Party cloudy, Variable wind
- Referee: Bill Lemonnier
- Television network: ESPN
- Sources: Box score Archived 2020-01-07 at the Wayback Machine
| 2 | 12:37 | Wisc | Matt Davenport 37-yard field goal | Wis 3–0 |
| 2 | 11:42 | Wis | Eddie Faulkner 4-yard run (Matt Davenport kick) | Wis 10–0 |
| 2 | 0:04 | Wis | Matt Davenport 43-yard field goal | Wis 13–0 |
| 3 | 1:09 | Iowa | Tim Dwight 19-yard pass from Randy Reiners (Zach Bromert kick) | Wis 13–7 |
| 4 | 8:01 | Iowa | Zach Bromert 41-yard field goal | Wis 13–10 |
The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes for the first time since the 1976 season.
Northwestern
#22 Iowa at Northwestern
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Hawkeyes | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| • Wildcats | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 15 |
- Date: November 15
- Location: Ryan Field
Evanston, IL - Game start: 11:35 am CST
- Elapsed time: 3:05
- Game attendance: 40,838
- Game weather: 31 °F (−1 °C), Snow, Wind SE 15–25 mph (24–40 km/h)
- Referee: D. Witvoet
- Television network: ESPN2
- Sources: Box score Archived January 7, 2020, at the Wayback Machine Archived 2020-01-07 at the Wayback Machine
| 1 | 9:17 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 46-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 7–0 |
| 2 | 11:42 | NW | Brian Musso 31-yard pass from Tim Hughes (Brian Gowins kick) | Tied 7–7 |
| 2 | 1:41 | Iowa | Tavian Banks 1-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 14–7 |
| 3 | 13:03 | NW | Safety | Iowa 14–9 |
| 3 | 10:14 | NW | Brian Musso 40-yard pass from Tim Hughes (two-point conversion failed) | NW 15–14 |
Four missed field goals plagued the Hawkeyes in a road loss to Northwestern.[13]
Minnesota
Minnesota at Iowa
Battle for Floyd of Rosedale
Battle for Floyd of Rosedale
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Golden Gophers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| • Hawkeyes | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
- Date: November 22
- Location: Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City, IA - Game start: 1:05 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 2:45
- Game attendance: 64,591
- Game weather: 35 °F (2 °C), Cloudy, Wind W 14 mph (23 km/h)
- Referee: J. Teitz
- Sources: Box score Archived 2020-01-07 at the Wayback Machine
| 1 | 9:02 | Iowa | Zach Bromert 20-yard field goal | Iowa 3–0 |
| 2 | 11:08 | Iowa | Tim Dwight 1-yard pass from Randy Reiners (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 10–0 |
| 2 | 2:01 | Iowa | Chris Knipper 1-yard pass from Randy Reiners (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 17–0 |
| 3 | 0:49 | Iowa | Tim Dwight 44-yard punt return (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 24–0 |
| 4 | 4:10 | Iowa | Scott Mullen 7-yard run (Zach Bromert kick) | Iowa 31–0 |
After consecutive disappointing road losses, the Hawkeyes returned to Kinnick Stadium and closed the regular season with a decisive win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Senior Day. Late in the 3rd Quarter, Tim Dwight returned a punt 44 yards for a touchdown, giving him the Big Ten record for punt return touchdowns in a career (the record stood until 2006). The Iowa defense posted its third shutout in six home games during the 1997 season.
Vs. No. 17 Arizona State (Sun Bowl)
Iowa vs. #17 Arizona State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Hawkeyes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| • Sun Devils | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
- Date: December 31
- Location: Sun Bowl
El Paso, TX - Game start: 2:15 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 3:33
- Game attendance: 49,104
- Game weather: 53, Clear and dry, Wind 5–10 mph (8.0–16.1 km/h)
- Referee: Ken Flaherty
- TV announcers (CBS): Tim Ryan, Dave Logan, and Scott Lasky
| 2 | 9:41 | ASU | L. Jackson 35-yard pass from Campbell (Nycz kick) | ASU 7–0 |
| 2 | 0:00 | ASU | Nycz 21-yard field goal | ASU 10–0 |
| 3 | 0:31 | ASU | Martin 1-yard run (Nycz kick) | ASU 17–0 |
| 4 | 0:49 | Iowa | R. Carter 26-yard pass from Randy Reiners (Zach Bromert kick) | ASU 17–7 |
Roster
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Postseason awards
- Tim Dwight: consensus first-team All-American (All-purpose / kick returners) and 7th in Heisman Trophy voting.
- Jared DeVries: Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year
Team players in the 1998 NFL draft
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL club |
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| Mike Goff | OT | 3 | 78 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| Tavian Banks | RB | 4 | 101 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Tim Dwight | WR | 4 | 114 | Atlanta Falcons |
| Kerry Cooks | S | 5 | 144 | Minnesota Vikings |