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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1979
Page
15
Nebraska edged Iowa 24 to 21 as impressive Huskers defense and backfield helped rebound from a 21 7 deficit. Keith Chappelle and Jarvis Redwine starred, while coach Hayden Fry noted key plays and penalties shaped the outcome.
Luther topped Wartburg 14-7 after a 5:38 remaining TD drive. Pat Murphy opened scoring on a 19 yard run following a pass interception, while Terry Soli tied with a 7 yard pass to Paul Grotleuschen in the fourth. Dale Hellberg returned an interception to the Wartburg 2 and Gregg Hemish finished from the 1 for Luther. Hemish led Luther with 109 rushing yards. Dave Washow had 75 yards for Wartburg.
Washington, ranked No. 10, overcame a 17-0 deficit to beat Oregon 21-17 in Eugene. Mark Lee returned a punt 53 yards for a touchdown with 1:59 remaining, capping the comeback after Joe Steele scored twice to trim the deficit.
Iowa’s 24 21 loss at Kinnick Stadium drew praise from Nebraska players and coach Tom Osborne for Iowa’s talent and coaching. Jarvis Redwine highlighted Iowa’s attitude and future potential while Tim Hager and I M Hipp noted Iowa’s toughness and the Huskers’ pathway to a comeback. Also marked the 1926 Dempsey Tunney long count event on this date.
Nebraska rallied to tie the score after Iowa fumbled a 12 yard pass, then moved to the Iowa 13 where Sukup kicked the game winning field goal. Craig Johnson added a 5 yard run for a late score, while Iowa’s Roby struggled with a punt and kickoffs.
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