In the rematch, Iowa won their first ever conference title by defeating Nebraska, 6-0.
On January 9, the team tied the school record for best start by defeating Nebraska for its 16th straight victory to start the season.
They had defeated Oklahoma and Nebraska in the same season for the first time since 1961.
The title became outright later in the day when Michigan defeated Nebraska.
He has failed to defeat Nebraska in three seasons as Colorado's starting quarterback.
It was only the 15th time in 97 meetings that Iowa State defeated Nebraska.
They defeated Nebraska before losing to Notre Dame in the second round.
They were invited to the Capital One Bowl where they defeated Nebraska.
From the way the first half unfolded tonight, Miami looked as if it might defeat Nebraska by the same score in honor of the anniversary.
They won the title by defeating Nebraska in the 1982 Orange Bowl.