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61:Warren Gaer
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1290:Bowl games
1175:January 2,
1128:January 2,
987:References
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871:Iowa State
867:October 27
830:October 20
797:October 12
739:Peoria, IL
703:Denver, CO
634:Attendance
36:Conference
758:October 6
1342:Honorees
625:Opponent
615:Schedule
596:and the
147:Overall
1358:Seasons
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801:Detroit
777:rivalry
728:Bradley
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1330:People
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1260:Venues
823:15,000
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