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30 most memorable college football games of 2017

By Andrew Miller

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban speaks with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on January 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. The Alabama Crimson Tide won the game in overtime 26-23. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban speaks with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on January 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. The Alabama Crimson Tide won the game in overtime 26-23. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – SEPTEMBER 9: Running back James Butler #20 of the Iowa Hawkeyes is tackled by defensive back Kamari Cotton-Moya #5, and linebacker Marcel Spears Jr. #42 of the Iowa State Cyclones as he rushed for yards in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa Hawkeyes won 44-41 over the Iowa State Cyclones. (Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA – SEPTEMBER 9: Running back James Butler #20 of the Iowa Hawkeyes is tackled by defensive back Kamari Cotton-Moya #5, and linebacker Marcel Spears Jr. #42 of the Iowa State Cyclones as he rushed for yards in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa Hawkeyes won 44-41 over the Iowa State Cyclones. (Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images) /

29. Iowa vs. Iowa State

  • Date: Sep. 9
  • Outcome: Iowa wins 44-41

Few knew what would become of head coach Matt Campbell and the Iowa State Cyclones in 2017. But, head coach Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes had some sizable expectations to kick off the 2017 campaign. Iowa entered this particular contest as the favorite.

In terms of raw excitement, this game ranks with the very best of all that happened this year. But, the overall effect that it had on the bigger picture was limited. Both the Hawkeyes and Cyclones won their respective bowl games and had good years in their own rights.

In this one, Iowa State quarterback Jacob Park led a powerful attack from the Clones, that ultimately ended in disappointing fashion at home at Jack Trice Stadium. This was also a coming out party for Iowa State wide receiver Hakeem Butler, who had a 74 yard touchdown reception that looked to win the game.

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley then racked up a huge touchdown late in the game, that allowed the Hawkeyes to take the contest in overtime. For a Big 10 fan, this was a weirdly high-scoring game for the Hawkeyes. But, it was business as usual for the Clones in the Big 12.

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