Explaining Iowa's Perfect Game | 7 Points, No Touchdowns

Tory Taylor’s Performance in Iowa vs South Dakota State is one of the greatest games I had ever seen. less than 200 total yards of offense across both teams, you just can't write it up any better than that! I just wish this could have been scorigomi

[@insouciantFox]

The fact that 2 safeties didn't result in the glorious 4-3 score is saddening to me.

[@zlinedavid]

My high school had a 4-0 win. That’s still an NFL scorigami and the only college game I could find with that score was in 1904, Georgetown vs Navy.

[@JBB685]

Happy 3-2 day. War Eagle

[@SpinyBadger]

Totally. So much wasted scorigami potential.

[@purpIebutter]

lookup old dominion vs fau

[@dukelombardi4565]

An Iowa game where they win 8-7 all safeties would be a beautiful dumpster fire.

[@Voxanova]

As a Hawkeye, I started jokingly celebrating every special teams play. Turned into a thing and it was a blast. Touchdown? Nbd. Tory Taylor hits a 60 yard punt? We’re going crazy and taking shots

[@leonardodavinci3589]

Was that y'all at the Illinois game with the confetti cannon this year?

[@cmj37831]

Iowa is an enigma in today's game. They're consistently competing for league champs because of non conventional ways. They're good for football

[@user-ol2zv4xp3n]

So sad seeing Tory leave, just have defense to celebrate now

[@dukelombardi4565]

I got to witness Tory punt in the Senior Bowl. What a legend.

[@piccleface2228]

It genuinely made the season fun as a Hawkeye

[@jasonsnitselaar6947]

Iowa really ran up the score with that second safety

[@fishflake1209]

“Iowa won 7-3: who scored the touchdown?” [insert side-eying puppet meme here]

[@jordonvh91]

had this exact conversation with a coworker that day. I work nights, so i didn't actually get to watch the game. "did you see the game?" "No, what was the score?" "7-3 Iowa" "Let me guess, that touchdown was a punt return or off a turnover?" "no touchdowns" "no touchdowns?" "no touchdowns"

[@dakotam7386]

Championship caliber defense, championship caliber special teams, an offense that couldn't hit the broad of a barn if they were locked inside one for a whole day. That's Iowa football baby

[@thesilvershroud5227]

Ah yes! The Gentleman's Touchdown 🎩

[@castlehaha]

Issac is one of the most underrated football channels, deserves at least 100k

[@IsaacPunts]

[@YouPremium33]

@@IsaacPunts hey can you make a video about the Chiefs signing punter Matt Araiza? Thank you,! love your channel (from Switzerland)

[@brokendreamsandrevelations1193]

I was at Tory Taylor's final home game. When he came out for his senior recognition, that was the loudest the stadium got all game. After they won, he got a standing O as he flexed his way to the tunnel one last time. I don't know what the people of Iowa are gonna do without that man.

[@Blighted_agent]

This game deserves a full length documentary told like a disaster documentary. Its so hard to watch the offenses but man that defense though

[@BigTylt]

It needs a "Greatest Game" video...get on it, Tree.

[@Tytanized]

Fun fact: South Dakota State has not lost a game since this one two years ago, including the 24-team FCS playoffs. This was painful to write as a Bison fan

[@Aaron-dw4fr]

Fuck SDSU, sincerely a USD student

[@jacksonreiter7237]

Its so refreshing to see another hawkeyes fan on the internet. Someone who can also truly appreciate the special teams and defense

[@newyorknole2225]

Iowa has won me so much money these past 2 years. I love them

[@Carson_Neiss]

As an NDSU FCS fan, I made sure to watch this game. It was incredible.

[@Grundini91]

Syracuse University did this en route to victory in the first Yankee Bowl. I've heard this called "7 the hard way", a field goal and 2 safeties.

[@Yshtola.]

Iowa is very impressive, to have the 4th best defense and 2nd worst offense (points wise) is dope, but also to have a respectable 10-4 record while doing it. Legendary.

[@johnoster4098]

As a DIE HARD Hawkeye and Niner fan, I felt the strongest swirl of emotions as the Niners acquired CMC after being in the 4th row at the Rosebowl of Iowa vs Stanford and watching CMC split the secondary for a 75 yard play on the FIRST play of the game. Watching Bethaerd and Kittle connect on plays gave me the dopamine rushes similar to that of what I imagine ketamine feels like. Now having a Cy QB lead us to the promise land only to have the HC blunder it away in spectacular fashion leaves me with a sense of dread, yet with a complete belief in victory for our future, Purdy IS him. That being said, I greatly appreciate any Hawkeye content anyone provides, and this is a gem in that category. Lets GO HAWKS and I bleed red and gold. Taylor is the GOAT no debate. Subbed

[@kenw2225]

Shanahan blows. But in fairness, 9ers never were gonna be allowed to win. Holding bosa every play like 2019. Rigged nfl

[@leonardodavinci3589]

I was raised a dolphins fan, and I'm at iowa for college. I have no idea what to make of this team

[@21234u]

having one of your teams put up 70 and the other win a game without scoring a single point on offense must’ve been strange

[@DontActuallyWannaDie]

@@21234u Thank you for not mentioning my team, who was on the receiving end of that 70 massacre.

[@slipinslider]

​@@DontActuallyWannaDiebroncos?

[@DontActuallyWannaDie]

@@slipinslider Most definitely not, totally...

[@bretwerpy9065]

Jacks fan here! Go Jacks! Even though we lost that game, it’s still fun to hear the Jacks talked about more! That season was incredible for the Jacks

[@megaherky3294]

This game was truly something to behold live. Wish I could’ve seen it in person

[@minecraftmayhem7660]

I started following football as soon as i got to college but knew nothing about it... This was the first football game I ever attended....😮 My friends were all assuring me that this isnt how normal football games are. 2 years later and I'm still waiting for that to not be how a regular game is😂. I was wondering if you were ever going to mention this game given torys notoriety.

[@newyorknole2225]

Congratulations. You are witness to peak football. It doesn't get any better than this

[@Levi-tm4gl]

As a husker fan there is no team I hate more than the Hawkeyes but no one can deny that Phil Parker and Lavar Woods are the absolute GOATS at there respective positions.

[@paulcgretired6245]

Ehhhhhhh, OK. At least I hope the NFL recognizes Iowas Punter, who is definitely above board.

[@ThePeelPod]

This is such a great story!

[@dentonyoung4314]

That was one of my favorite games ever. Right up there with the game where Penn State lost 6-4... after missing a 60 yard field goal with mere seconds left that would have given them a 7-6 win. Isaac, have you watched "The Defense Never Rests", NFL Films' hour-long cut of the 1999 NFC Championship Game? That's the one where the Bucs took a 3-0 lead, the Rams tied it at 3 after one quarter, the Rams led 5-3 at halftime, the Bucs led 6-5 after 3 quarters, and the Rams got a late touchdown to go up 11-6 and held onto the lead when the replay officials badly botched a call, calling a clear catch by Bert Emanuel incomplete (leading to the NFL putting in the Bert Emanuel Rule in the offseason to make certain the replay officials couldn't eff up another call in the same way.) I think you'd really enjoy it.

[@mrockey9002]

congrats on the big win

[@calebfisher7345]

I was at this game, 10 rows up on the north 15 yard line and OMG that place was electric, greatest special teams play i've ever seen

[@paulspecht3667]

I don't think I've personally experienced anything more unworldly than attending this football game ngl

[@jrpcinfosec]

God i love this tism

[@izaakperez1179]

Levar Woods is one of the most underrated special teams coaches in the country

[@robsop9512]

most excellent

[@VianoMusicAcademy]

Ok the music is amazing in the beginning, but I can’t think of the piece. Can you tell me what it is?

[@SaxosSteve]

This is nothing new for Kirk Ferentz and his Hawkeyes. Back in 2004, he walked into Happy Valley and beat Penn State 6-4. They were up 6-2 with a little over 8 minutes left in the 4th, 4th down on their own 1. They took the intentional safety *with 8 minutes left* and still won. The Beautiful Game.

[@stefanjoeres7149]

The other possible 6-4 would be scoring a touchdown and having the extra point returned for one point. Not quite as funny but pretty close.

[@joelouden5352]

noticed the mtg cards in the background hype asf jit

[@jackjackjack51]

As an alumni and lifelong native diehard Hawkeye - I find this video hilarious and absolutely true!!!! lol

[@CoolRexxed]

Game of the year

[@briangervais5962]

Bro I went to that game. Game #1 2023. It was a groaner. Still got my "backstage" pass name-on-a-lanyard for being family of a team member :D.

[@liammcdonnell5632]

As a guy who's favorite game ever was the Cheifs-Rams shootout, this game was brutal to watch lol

[@carlwheezer623]

I knew I liked you for a reason lmaoooo my grandpa is in the Hawkeyes HoF #GoHawks

[@Ballinbmac]

Iowa would legit be a national championship contender with an average offense

[@Lep2005]

As a jacks fan our offense was so bad that game i just wish we connected on that one deep shot that would have scored a touchdown

[@dennisgibsonii6316]

As a Jacks fan, I became an Iowa fan after this game lol.

[@Lep2005]

Hunter Dustman has actually been one of the best punters this year in the fcs (i guess its not hard when he only punts like twice a game lol)

[@janis6083]

Tory Taylor is him🐻⬇️

[@borristhebrave7496]

Punting is winning, not sure what my Hawks will do without Tory Taylor this year though

[@Xhadp]

When talking about Iowa I thought that for a while Petras was the name of their mascot with the way it was being talked about. Not as if it was their team's star QB.

[@PeenWienerstien]

How to describe Iowas offense, usually the tight end is the best player on the field in any given year, and if not, its usually another lineman.

[@zlinedavid]

Alright, since we’re talking about games with two safeties…..anyone ever seen a game with a 4-0 score? It’s an NFL scorigami and the only college game I could find with that score was in 1904, Georgetown vs Navy. The reason I ask is that my high school in South Bumfuck, Illinois also won a game by that score. I’m sure there has to be another high school game out there that ended with a 4-0 score.

[@ploegdbq]

For another video that underscores the importance of special teams, here's a Secret Base video about the 2010 San Diego Chargers.kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3KvZotpibd0aKM

[@dominicpancella3012]

It's not common for one team's defense to outscore the other team's offense without scoring a touchdown. It's even less common for that same defense to outscore its own team's offense without scoring a touchdown. And yet here we are.

[@robertstone9325]

I've always thought Iowa could be a contender with a decent offense.

[@ineptwombat8229]

not even decent, just has to be in the top 100 lol

[@shanks7781]

Iowa's worst nightmare is there punter getting injured.

[@troyfrei2962]

I Agree !!! You know your team is in trouble when your best players is the PUNTER!!

[@blueleader392]

In buisness more like!!🗣️💯

[@troyfrei2962]

@@blueleader392 You must work for Disney, or Bud Light?

[@blueleader392]

@@troyfrei2962 what’s that supposed to mean?

[@rolldamnhawkeyes3255]

love us or hate us, you watched. GO HAWKS

[@theEWDSDS]

THE PIG IS OURS

[@stuzi07]

funny thing about the iowa is that their cb dejean would by far be their best wr

[@ryankassel5691]

This game was an abomination. Thanks for the breakdown

[@LitzKaizen]

Love the vid Isaac, sent you email btw.

[@austinshoemaker246]

It’s like they were transported from the 40s and planted in todays game. They probably would’ve dominated that times games

[@manzac112]

And this South Dakota State team would go on to win back-to-back national championships....... The world of college football, my friends.....

[@nicholasweaver2374]

My dad attended this game.

[@mtj027]

@1:25 OOPS

[@joshuacrowell1237]

“I love low scoring games with great defense” Oh so you are a fellow sicko 🤝🏻

[@vaughnjb]

This was the last game SDSU has lost. They stand at a winning streak of 29 in a row with back to back FCS national championships.

[@ModernCowboy78]

Hopefully, the new OC can get that offense just midpack and then they will be dangerous.

[@WhiteBreadCrumb]

The craziest part about it was that the hawkeyes best offensive player was a cornerback😂

[@Roxros]

Special teams win games. Let’s go Hawkeyes!

[@wozo9210]

These teams were hard to watch

[@rj6110]

Maybe for a casual😎

[@tip358]

SDSU should move to the Mountain West

[@IsaacPunts]

That wouldn't cause any confusion

[@Aussieoutlawbrooks]

​@IsaacPunts sdsu student here plans for the jacks is to see what happens with mountain west and pac 2 thing to see if we are moving up

[@johnhenning898]

I didnt even know this happened!

[@danbsports6760]

Feel like I had to have seen 7-3 and just figured it was td and xp. But don'trecall two safeties.

[@chollettgarrett]

Gotta feel bad for those kids with cancer having to watch them play…

[@lightningdragon1237]

IOWA PUNTER CARRY JOB LFG

[@P245Sig]

Iowa football is why guys in my family die early. Well that and the drinking, but I repeat myself.

[@sparkywires]

Go hawks

[@sebastiansanchez375]

Only Iowa could make a normal 7-3 score this wierd

[@shannonleete6579]

Punting is winning

[@IgnoretheButter]

If you ever want to watch football from 95 years ago, just watch Iowa football

[@wendydelisse9778]

1920s style football was much lower scoring from a passing game point of view due to a rounder football that was less pointy and therefore less aerodynamic than a modern football. With a lower scoring game with much fewer lengthy drives, field position trick plays like punting on 1st down and punting on a return were sometimes very strongly encouraged in the 1920s by coaches in a few games if both a team and that team's coaches felt especially confident that the other team had both a bad offense and an inferior punting game, especially in quarters in which one's own team had a wind advantage. Occasionally a punt from beyond the line of scrimmage might also be seen in those years in which punting after crossing the line of scrimmage was allowed. In the NFL, Danny White of the Dallas Cowboys was the last player to make such a play before the NFL changed the rules in such a way that a punt on a play from scrimmage had to be made while at least some part of the punter's body was at or behind the line of scrimmage. Danny White was a "triple threat" quarterback who could run and pass and punt, creating all sorts of extra potential problems for a defense to defend against, and made that play on a 4th down, after deciding he was unlikely to have enough room to dash the rest of the way for a 1st down. There is still a sometimes a place in football for a punt on a return, or for a punt on 1st down, but only if the other team is deemed to have a truly bad offense in modern terms, and when one's own offense is also not good, but still superior to the other team's offense. 1st down is the one time when the other team can't afford to play anyone deep enough to cover a punt, because otherwise the other team only has 10 people to cover a run, and it's then an easy 4 yards when the punter audibles to switch to a running play, most likely eventually leading to a new set of downs.

[@Aussieoutlawbrooks]

Sdsu hasn't lost since

[@ryderstelzner2128]

hmmm college steelers ic

[@NealOfTaylor44]

Even LOOKING like the Steelers makes your offense suck

[@str8kronic]

How is this the best game ever, and also the worst game ever at the same time ? Lol. That kid is going to be the first punter ever to be drafted 1 overall

[@troybaxter]

They are one compotent offense away from winning it all.

[@andrewsportsandstuff]

Issac will never see this comment

[@IsaacPunts]

Wrong

[@danenpauly3072]

You really fell short on that one...better line up and just punt it away now

[@rathofturkey]

I’m sorry but “star punter“ is an oxymoron. 😂

[@IsaacPunts]

Maybe if he didn't Punt 90 times a season and give his defense a chance to score 2 safeties solo winning the game for this team..

[@zlinedavid]

Pat McAfee has entered the chat

[@danenpauly3072]

You try telling Marquette King that punters can't be stars, and you finna get punted to an actual star. He was the swaggiest dude on the field damn near every game.

[@MichaelBrown-rb3gq]

FIRST

[@TheLegoBattlebotsLab]

your not the first

[@MichaelBrown-rb3gq]

@@TheLegoBattlebotsLab lol ik

[@TheLegoBattlebotsLab]

@@MichaelBrown-rb3gq 😭

[@derfvcderfvc7317]

Fun Fact Iowa played 3 ranked teams last season. They lost all of them by a combined 92-0. There's nothing special about Iowa's defense or special teams. They just play in the worst division in the history of D1 football. Oh yeah, I definitely need to reiterate this after you saying Iowa is good. Iowa is absolutely trash, if they played in the other side of the BIG10 or in the SEC. They would be a perennial 6-6 team.

[@MethSloth]

nerd

[@nickolasridickolas]

Yuck

[@Agzilla1999]

This was hard to watch. Terrible game. Both team's offenses played like hot garbage. But I guess if you love defense, then this was it for you.

[@wandabutler2593]

I call this the Wannstedt Offense shutdown defense good special teams and try not to turnover no your best offensive weapon a great punter can be the game changer he is supposed to be

[@Bill_the_Redneck]

How funny is that a man named Tory Taylor plays for Iowa. Too bad his name isn’t Corey