1984 Inaugural Freedom Bowl in Anaheim, CA - Iowa Hawkeyes vs #19 Texas Longhorns - College Football

The inaugural edition of the Freedom Bowl had Iowa leading 24-17 at halftime, then they blew the game open with 31 unanswered points in the third quarter to win 55-17. Chuck Long's passing performance surpassed all previous bowl games. Long completed 29-39 passes for 461 yards and six TDs despite a steady rain throughout the game. Iowa scored 31 unanswered points in the third quarter. Long's third quarter totals were 12-14 passes for 241 yards and four touchdowns. Both Robert Smith (4 catches, 115 yards) and Bill Happel (8, 104) had over 100 yards receiving.
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[@aldrichmusic28]

My dad has this on VHS…brought back great memories. I REALLY wish you wouldn’t have cut the commercials, though. They were absolute goooooooold. 😣

[@chandlervatavuk9513]

Thanks I've always wanted to see this one since the Big Ten Elite episode on the 1985 Hawkeyes.

[@brionhurley]

Glad you liked it!

[@KabarkadaTV681]

COMMENTATORS:
SAM NOVER
JACK SNOW
TV NETWORK:
TCS/METROSPORTS
DATE:
26 DECEMBER 1984

[@billnolte8644]

Hard to believe the offensive explosion after the pathetic start!

[@jasonponto1032]

41:33 No, your math is not any good.

[@brionhurley]

Haha, good catch, it should be 42.3 yards per carry, not 62.5 yards per carry