Coached the Cyclones for six seasons and guided them to consecutive eight-win seasons from 1976-78
Bruce’s final two teams earned trips to the Peach Bowl (1977) and Hall of Fame Classic (1978)
His Cyclones upset five ranked teams, including 1976 victories over No. 7 Missouri and No. 9 Nebraska
Bruce’s best team was the ’76 squad – which was second nationally in total offense and rated 18th nationally – but it was not chosen for a bowl game
A two-time Big Eight Coach of the Year, his career mark at ISU was 36-32
Took four different schools – including the Cyclones – to bowl games in his career and earned induction into the College Football Hall of Fame