1996 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

The 1996 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa in the 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season. Participating as members of the Big Ten Conference, the Hawkeyes played their home games at Kinnick Stadium and were led by coach Hayden Fry.

Arizona

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Iowa held on to win this back-and-forth contest, aided by three Wildcat turnovers.

Iowa State

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Tavian Banks ran for 182 yards and 3 touchdowns as the Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones for the 14th consecutive time.

Tulsa

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Michigan State

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Indiana

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Penn State

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Highlighted by an electrifying 83-yard punt return touchdown by Tim Dwight (the first of five career punt return touchdowns), the Hawkeyes earned their first road win over a top ten opponent since the 1990 season.

Ohio State

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ESPN's College GameDay visited Iowa City for the first time for this matchup between the #2 Buckeyes (6–0) and #20 Hawkeyes (5–1).

Illinois

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Northwestern

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Wisconsin

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After this shutout at Kinnick Stadium, the Hawkeyes had gone 17–0–1 in an 18-game stretch in the series with the Badgers.

Minnesota

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Alamo Bowl

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Postseason Awards

 * Tim Dwight – First-team All-American (All-purpose / kick returners)