It was the first season for new head coach Hayden Fry, who arrived in Iowa City after spending the previous six years at North Texas State.
Indiana would then go on to win the game, 30-26, spoiling the debut of head coach Hayden Fry.
[14] [15] For the second week in a row, the Hawkeyes faced a Big 8 opponent ranked in the top 10.
Iowa led 21-14 at the end of the 3rd quarter, but Nebraska tied the game then recovered a fumble before kicking the winning field goal late.
[17] [18] [19] [20] Dennis Mosley broke Ed Podolak's single-season rushing record and caught a 75-yard touchdown pass in the win over the Badgers.