Overtime Games

  In 1972, Iowa became the first state to implement an overtime procedure for high school football games, coinciding with the Iowa High School Athletic Association Board of Controls introducing a playoff system. Under the overtime rules, each team receives the ball on the 10-yard line with four plays to score. If the game remains tied at the end of the overtime period, additional periods are played until a winner is determined.

Between 1951 and 1971, the Bettendorf Bulldogs played 186 football games, 9 of which ended in ties. Since 1972, they have played over 5 games, with only 12 going into overtime.

 Bettendorf has faced Davenport Assumption in three overtime games, holding a 2-1 edge. The Bulldogs have also played Cedar Rapids Washington twice, but have come up short with an 0-2 record. However, Bettendorf remains unbeaten in two overtime matchups against Iowa City West, boasting a perfect 2-0 record. 

To date, Bettendorf has a 8-4 record in Overtime (66% winning record).

1975 - Week #3 of Regular Season

(L) Bettendorf 21, Cedar Rapids Washington 14 (4 OT)

1980 - 1st Round of 4A Playoffs

 (W) Bettendorf 20, Dubuque Hempstead 14 (OT)

1981 - Week #1 of Regular Season

  (L) Bettendorf 3, Davenport Assumption 10 (OT) 

1981 - Week #5 of Regular Season

(W)  Bettendorf 14, Madison West (WI) 7 (OT)
 

1994 - Quarterfinals of 4A Playoffs 

  (W) Bettendorf 24, Davenport Assumption 21 (OT) 

2007 - Semifinals of 4A Playoffs

 (W) Bettendorf 6, Cedar Falls 3 (OT) 

2009 - Week #9 of Regular Season

(W) Bettendorf 25, Davenport Assumption 19 (2 OT)  

2013 - Second Round of 4A Playoffs

  (W) Bettendorf 27, Iowa City West 24 (OT)  

2014 - Week #6 of Regular Season

 (W) Bettendorf 28, Iowa City West 27 (OT)
 

2016 - Week #3 of Regular Season

  (L) Bettendorf 27, Cedar Rapids Washington 28 (OT) 

2018 - Semifinals of 4A Playoffs

  (L) Bettendorf 34, West Des Moines Dowling 41 (4 OT)

2024 - Week #1 of Regular Season

  (W) Bettendorf 25, Pleasant Valley 24 (OT)

2024 - Week #7 of Regular Season

  (W) Bettendorf 48, Cedar Rapids 47 (OT)