One Passion

Records: Iowa 7-6, 4-4; Oklahoma 10-3, 6-3
Sun Devil Stadium Attendance:85,595

Next: Iowa vs. Northern Illinois - 09/01/11

Soldier Field, Chicago

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2011 Insight Bowl Stat Pack

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Hawkeyes Get "Belldozed" In Desert - Iowa Loses To Oklahoma 31-14

Iowa’s football team never quit in the 2011 Insight Bowl - and Norm Parker’s Defense played well enough to give the Hawkeyes a chance to win in the longtime Defensive Coordinator’s last game. But Iowa’s Offense - and Quarterback James Vandenberg - once again failed to execute consistently in a big game. Vandenberg misfired consistently for much of the 1st Half and also threw a very costly interception early in the 1st Quarter that directly led to a Sooners touchdown shortly thereafter.

Oklahoma played stout defense, probably the best Iowa faced all season, and the Sooners Offense did just enough to win. Breakout freshman quarterback Blake Bell bulled his way into the endzone three times with two runs of four yards each and a third of 21 yards when the game was essentially with just 1:03 to go.

Both teams were missing key starters due to suspensiions and injuries - key for Iowa was the loss of starting running back Marcus Coker. Oklahoma played without its leading wide receiver Ryan Broyles and leading rusher Dominique Whaley. Iowa finally scored its first points at the outset of the 4th Quarter, clawing its way back into the game which remained in doubt until the final minutes.

Iowa vs. Oklahoma - Insight Bowl Postgame Notes

(Iowa Sports Information)

The 2011 Insight Bowl marked Iowa’s 26th bowl game. Iowa holds a 14-11-1 bowl record, including a 6-4 mark under Coach Kirk Ferentz. Iowa has been bowl eligible for 11 consecutive seasons.

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