1966 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1966 Iowa Hawkeyes football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 2–8 1–6 Ray Nagel 1st Dick Gibbs Dick Gibbs Dan Hilsabeck Iowa Stadium The 1966 Iowa Hawkeyes football team was an American football team that represented the University of Iowa as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1966 Big Ten football season. In their first year under head coach Ray Nagel, the Hawkeyes compiled a 2–8 record (1–6 in conference game), finished the season in last place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 253 to 86.1966 Iowa Hawkeyes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 18, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/iowa/1966-schedule.html2022 Iowa Football Media Guide 241 University of Iowa https://storage.googleapis.com/hawkeyesports-prod/2022/07/b99ff33b-2022_ia_fb_media-guide-online-version.pdf May 18, 2025 The 1966 Hawkeyes gained 1,385 rushing yards and 1,210 passing yards. On defense, they gave up 1,990 rushing yards and 1,603 passing yards.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 161. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Ed Podolak (77-of-191 passing, 1,041 yards; 1,491 yards of total offense), Silas McKinnie (516 rushing yards), Al Bream (30 receptions for 418 yards), and kicker Bob Anderson (24 points).2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, pp. 2780279. Key players on defense included defensive back Dick Gibbs and linebackers Dan Hilsabeck and Dave Moreland. Gibbs and Hilsabeck were the team captains.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 220. Gibbs was selected as the team's most valuable player.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 222. The team played its home games at Iowa Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Home attendance totaled 278,628, an average of 46,438 per game.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 260. Schedule 1966 AP September 17 w y Arizona Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 31–20 45,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sioux-city-journal-iowa-storms-past/155350790/ The Sioux City Journal Iowa storms past Arizona, 31–20 September 18, 1966 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com September 24 l y Oregon State Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 3–17 43,276 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=quVVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=EuEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4714%2C5169427 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon Associated Press OSU throttles Iowa for Beavers' first September 25, 1966 1B October 1 l Wisconsin Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry 0–7 52,787 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-star-wisconsin-defense-defea/193163674/ Rockford Morning Star Wisconsin defense defeats Iowa, 7–0 October 2, 1966 March 11, 2026 Newspapers.com October 8 l y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 0–35 52,715 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-nonpareil-purdue-rolls-past-io/193163822/ Council Bluffs Nonpareil Purdue rolls past Iowa with last half assault October 9, 1966 March 11, 2026 Newspapers.com October 15 l y Minnesota Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN rivalry 0–17 62,631 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-iowa-blanked-as-gophe/193163993/ Omaha World-Herald Iowa blanked as Gopher tackle pirates pass, rambles 95 yards October 16, 1966 March 11, 2026 Newspapers.com October 22 l y Northwestern Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 15–24 54,613 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-hawkeyes-rally/193164179/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Hawkeyes' rally falls short of mark, 24–15 October 23, 1966 March 11, 2026 Newspapers.com October 29 w Indiana Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 20–19 38,952 https://www.newspapers.com/article/argus-leader-hawkeyes-turn-back-indiana/193164297/ The Sioux Falls Argus-Leader Hawkeyes turn back Indiana 20–19 October 30, 1966 March 11, 2026 Newspapers.com November 5 l y Michigan State 2 Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI 7–56 68,711 Clinton Jones Zooms In State's 56–7 Romp: Halfback's 268 Yards Sets Big 10 Mark Lansing State Journal Bob Hoerner November 6, 1966 F1, F2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-clinton-jones-zoom/167400588/ Newspapers.com November 12 l Ohio State Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 10–14 44,677 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-ohio-chokes-off-iowa-to/193164451/ Chicago Tribune Ohio chokes off Iowa to salvage victory November 13, 1966 March 11, 2026 Newspapers.com November 18 l y y Miami (FL) Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL 0–44 35,003 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-miami-gains-bowl-pr/184171690/ The Pittsburgh Press Miami gains bowl prestige November 19, 1966 March 11, 2026 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1966 Iowa) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/296026 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics March 11, 2026 References Iowa Category:Iowa Hawkeyes football seasons Iowa Hawkeyes football