1968_Iowa_Hawkeyes_football_team

1968 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

1968 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

American college football season


The 1968 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa in the 1968 Big Ten Conference football season. Led by third-year head coach Ray Nagel, the Hawkeyes compiled an overall record of 5–5 with a mark of 4–3 in conference play, tying for fifth place in the Big Ten. The team played home games at Iowa Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Oregon State

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At TCU

Notre Dame

At Purdue

Northwestern

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It was a record-setting day for the Hawkeyes. Iowa established a Big Ten record for total offense with 639 yards (431 rushing). Ed Podolak rushed for 286 yards (setting Iowa and Big Ten records) and two touchdowns on 17 carries. His performance still ranks #2 on Iowa's single-game rushing list.[4] [5]

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At Illinois

After winning only 4 games combined over the previous three seasons, the Hawkeyes earned their 5th victory of the season.[6]


References

  1. "Preece hurt, O-State upset by Iowa 21-20". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). September 22, 1968. p. 1B.
  2. "Hawk Sophs Prove Determination Can Be Valued over Experience" (PDF). The Daily Iowan. September 24, 1968. p. 4. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  3. "Podolak Captures Lead in Big 10 Rushing" (PDF). The Daily Iowan. November 12, 1968. p. 4. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  4. "Iowa Sets Mark". The Times (Shreveport). November 10, 1968. p. 39. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  5. "Seniors Close Careers on a Happy Note" (PDF). The Daily Iowan. November 26, 1968. p. 4. Retrieved January 7, 2018.



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