Long drove the Iowa team to the 12-yard line with two seconds remaining to set up kicker Rob Houghtlin's game-winning field goal as time expired.
He was a consensus first-team selection to the 1985 College Football All-America Team and the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy to Bo Jackson of Auburn, losing by just 45 points.
The yardage total marked the first time a Hawkeye had more than 200 yards receiving in a single game and stood as the school record for two years.
The convincing win vaulted Iowa to the #1 ranking in the country, a spot they would occupy for five consecutive weeks.
[10] [11] The #1 Hawkeyes dominated the game statistically — holding major advantages in total yards (422–182), offensive plays (84–41), and time of possession (38:05-21:55) — but could not find the end zone.
[18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] In the battle for the Floyd of Rosedale, Iowa beat the Golden Gophers in Lou Holtz's last game as Minnesota's head coach.
Chuck Long, in his final game at Kinnick Stadium, became the first player in Big Ten history to eclipse 10,000 career passing yards.