1982 Iowa Hawkeyes football team


The 1982 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa in the 1982 Big Ten Conference football season. The Hawkeyes, led by head coach Hayden Fry, were members of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa finished the season 8–4, capped by a Peach Bowl victory over Tennessee.

Schedule

Roster

Game summaries

at Nebraska

Northwestern

Michigan

at Minnesota








Chuck Long scored on a pair of short touchdown runs and Eddie Phillips rushed for 198 yards and another score.

Illinois






The Hawkeyes earned their first home win over the Fighting Illini since the 1974 season.

at Purdue







The Hawkeyes recorded a school-record seven interceptions against the Badgers. Owen Gill ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns, and Chuck Long added two 1-yard touchdown runs.

at Michigan State

vs. Tennessee (Peach Bowl)

Iowa earned its first bowl victory since 1959.

Postseason Awards

PlayerPositionRoundPickNFL Club
Brett MillerTackle5129Atlanta Falcons
Reggie RobyPunter6167Miami Dolphins
Mark BortzGuard8219Chicago Bears