2001 Alamo Bowl
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The 2001 edition to the Alamo Bowl featured the Iowa Hawkeyes
, and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. It was a rematch of the 1996 Alamo Bowl
.
Nate Kaeding
scored the first points of the game for Iowa, as he connected on a 36 yard field goal, to give Iowa an early 3-0 lead. In the second quarter, running back Aaron Greving scored on a 1 yard touchdown run to increase Iowa's lead to 10-0. At the end of the half, kicker Clinton Greathouse kicked a 50 yard field goal, to pull Tech to within 10-3.
In the third quarter, quarterback Kliff Kingsbury
connected with wide receiver Wes Welker
for a 20 yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 10. Later in the quarter, Nate Kaeding connected on a 31 field goal, to give Iowa the lead again, at 13-10. In the fourth quarter, he kicked another field goal, this one from 46 yards out to give Iowa a 16-10 lead.
Iowa's defense continued to force Texas Tech to attempt field goals rather than score touchdowns. Robert Treece kicked a 23-yard field goal to cut Iowa's lead to 16-13. Tech's defense held, and Tech got the ball back. This time, Robert Treece kicked a 37 yard field goal to tie the game at 16. Nate Kaeding provided the winning score, by kicking a 47 yard field goal, to make the final score 19-16.
2001 Iowa Hawkeyes football team
The 2001 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa and the Iowa Hawkeyes football program during the 2001 college football season...
, and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. It was a rematch of the 1996 Alamo Bowl
1996 Alamo Bowl
The 1996 edition to the Alamo Bowl featured the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Iowa Hawkeyes.Texas Tech had gone into the game as the heavy favorite, behind Running Back Byron Hanspard, and his rushing game, however, Hanspard suffered a personal record of takles for loss.Iowa opened the scoring...
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Nate Kaeding
Nate Kaeding
Nathaniel James Kaeding is an American football placekicker who plays for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft in the 3rd round with a pick acquired from the Phillip Rivers-Eli Manning trade. He played college football at Iowa...
scored the first points of the game for Iowa, as he connected on a 36 yard field goal, to give Iowa an early 3-0 lead. In the second quarter, running back Aaron Greving scored on a 1 yard touchdown run to increase Iowa's lead to 10-0. At the end of the half, kicker Clinton Greathouse kicked a 50 yard field goal, to pull Tech to within 10-3.
In the third quarter, quarterback Kliff Kingsbury
Kliff Kingsbury
Klifford "Kliff" Kingsbury is an American Football Coach, serving as the current co-offensive coordinator for the University of Houston Cougar football team. Prior to his current role, Kingsbury was a Quarterback in the NFL and NFL Europe, winning a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots in a...
connected with wide receiver Wes Welker
Wes Welker
-San Diego Chargers :Welker, who was not drafted during the 2004 NFL Draft, signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers. Welker made the Chargers out of training camp, but was released after the first game of the season.-2004 season:...
for a 20 yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 10. Later in the quarter, Nate Kaeding connected on a 31 field goal, to give Iowa the lead again, at 13-10. In the fourth quarter, he kicked another field goal, this one from 46 yards out to give Iowa a 16-10 lead.
Iowa's defense continued to force Texas Tech to attempt field goals rather than score touchdowns. Robert Treece kicked a 23-yard field goal to cut Iowa's lead to 16-13. Tech's defense held, and Tech got the ball back. This time, Robert Treece kicked a 37 yard field goal to tie the game at 16. Nate Kaeding provided the winning score, by kicking a 47 yard field goal, to make the final score 19-16.