Texas vs. Iowa

Wednesday, December 26, 1984, Freedom Bowl Share

Iowa beat No. 19 Texas 55–⁠17. It was their first meeting; after it, Iowa led the series 1–⁠0.

Neutral site19Texas7–⁠4–⁠1 in 1984

Neutral siteIowa8–⁠4–⁠1 in 1984

FinalTV: TCS/MetrosportsAttendance 24,093Referee: Jack Gatto (PCAA) Mike Pereira (Line Judge)

MVPs Chuck Long (Iowa QB); William Harris (Texas TE)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Iowa 52% to win. Iowa pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 1–⁠1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2006	Texas 26, Iowa 24	Alamo Bowl
1984	Iowa 55, Texas 17	Freedom Bowl