Buckeye Classics Episode 202 1985 Iowa Game

1985 Iowa
Upset in the Rain
The 1985 Big Ten battle between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the number one-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes is a true college football classic.
Played in a persistent November rain, the underdog Buckeyes overcame the loss of star running back Keith Byars, and turned in one the most inspired performances in the history of Ohio State football.
Iowa was led by the nation's number one passer, Chuck Long, and the Hawkeyes came into the game looking to exploit a young Buckeye secondary that had struggled all season. But the young Bucks responded with a heroic effort leaving Long lost and the Hawkeyes looking for answers.

[@jeffs3752]

I was a sophomore at OSU and went to this game. Good times.

[@chuckcollins2349]

I was there and had a blast!...OH!

[@Tman451]

IO!

[@nathaniellathy6559]

How did this season end up 9-3?

[@darrencook731]

Earle had standards then, no more than 9 wins. I was a freshman, sat in Block O and 2 weeks ago finally dried out...

[@nickma71]

Splish splash, Iowa takes a bath.

[@fredkruse9444]

I had to rush from my new job to this game. I wore a rain coat over (what were for me) expensive new clothes. My leather shoes were ruined. But the victory was well worth it.