1986 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

The 1986 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa in the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Hawkeyes were led by eighth-year head coach Hayden Fry and played their home games at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa State

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The victory over Iowa State was Hayden Fry's 53rd at Iowa, making him the winningest coach in Iowa history. Jim Mauro had three receiving touchdowns and Rob Houghtlin kicked three field goals to lead the Hawks. The Hawkeye defense limited Iowa State to 125 yards of total offense.
 * IOWA: Hudson 20 Rush, 120 Yds
 * IOWA: Mauro 5 Rec, 149 Yds

Northern Illinois

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Three Iowa running backs scored two touchdowns each as the Hawkeyes dominated the Huskies in this quick-moving game. For the second straight week, Iowa's opponent scored with just over a minute remaining in the game to avoid a shutout. Iowa held Northern Illinois to 159 yards of total offense.

UTEP

 * Source: Box Score

Three Hawkeyes scored two touchdowns each and the Iowa defense gave up just 150 yards in this route of UTEP.

Michigan State

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Wisconsin

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 * IOWA: Bass 22 Rush, 107 Yds

Michigan

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Northwestern

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Ohio State

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Illinois

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Purdue

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Minnesota

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 * IOWA: Mauro 6 Rec, 100 Yds