1950 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1950 Iowa Hawkeyes football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 3–5–1 2–4 Leonard Raffensperger 1st Harold Bradley Jr. Iowa Stadium The 1950 Iowa Hawkeyes football team was an American football team that represented the University of Iowa as a member of the Big Nine Conference during the 1950 Big Nine football season. In their first season under head coach Leonard Raffensperger, the Hawkeyes compiled a 4–5 record (3–3 in conference games), finished in sixth place in the Big Nine, and were outscored by a total of 201 to 121.1950 Iowa Hawkeyes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 11, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/iowa/1950-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 The 1950 Hawkeyes gained 1,650 rushing yards and 994 passing yards. On defense, they gave up 1,242 rushing yards and 1,107 passing yards.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 161. On October 28, 1950, Ohio State scored 83 points against Iowa. The Buckeyes' 83 points remains the largest point total given up by an Iowa team since 1902 when Michigan's Point-a-Minute team scored 107 points against the Hawkeyes.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 128. The team's statistical leaders included Glenn Drahn (585 rushing yards, 55-of-168 passing for 835 yards); Bill Reichardt (11 receptions for 95 yards); and Jerry Faske (24 points scored).2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, pp. 278-279. Tackle Harold Bradley Jr. 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 was 222,921, an average of 44,584 per game.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 260. Schedule 1950 AP September 29 w y y USC 12 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 20–14 45,167 October 7 l y 17 Indiana Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 7–20 October 14 l Wisconsin 15 Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry 0–14 46,333 October 21 w y Purdue Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 33–21 52,261 October 28 l y Ohio State 6 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 21–83 82,174 November 4 w y Minnesota Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN rivalry 13–0 60,321 November 11 l Illinois 10 Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 7–21 45,104 November 18 t y Notre Dame Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 14–14 52,863 November 24 l y y Miami (FL) 14 Burdine Stadium Miami, FL 6–14 44,999 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-florida-times-union-miami-146-winne/199873005/ The Florida Times-Union Miami 14–6 winner over stubborn Iowa November 25, 1950 June 18, 2026 Newspapers.com Players The following players won varsity letters for their performance on the 1950 Iowa football team: 30em Bernie Bennett, halfback, 175 pounds, Mason City, IA Don Bjork, end, Albert City, IA Robert Bostwick Harold Bradley Jr., tackle and MVP, 215 pounds, Chicago Duane Brandt, halfback, Waverly, IA Joe Bristol Burt Britzman, quarterback, Hawarden, IA Andy Buntz, tackle, Des Moines, IA Arnold Caplan, end, Des Moines, IA Don Commack, halfback, 180 pounds, Waterloo, IA Chuck Denning, fullback David DeProspero, end Jack Dittmer Glenn Drahn, quarterback, 185 pounds, Monona, IA Ron Fairchild, guard, Coralville, IA Jerry Faske, halfback, 185 pounds, Brooklyn, NY Lou Ginsberg, guard, Cedar Rapids, IA Bill Greene, fullback, Iowa City, IA Bob Hoff, end, 190 pounds, Cedar Rapids, IA Hubert Johnston, tackle, 240 pounds, Wheeling, WV Robert Lage, guard, 190 pounds, Long Grove, IA Jerry Long, end, 210 pounds, Ottumwa, IA Dick Meyer, end, Burlington, IA Dudley Noble, tackle, Ft. Madison, IA Joe Paulsen, tackle, Davenport, IA Ron Petersen, center, Clear Lake, IA Bill Reichart, fullback, 205 pounds, Iowa City, IA (All-Big Ten) Donald (Mike) Riley, fullback Fred Ruck, quarterback, Davenport, IA Jim Sangster, quarterback, Iowa City, IA Pete Spanjers, tackle, Milbank, SD Donald Swartzendruber, end, Wellman, IA John Towner, center, 205 pounds, Des Moines, IA Austin Turner, guard, 205 pounds, Corning, IA Bob Wilson, halfback, 185 pounds, Iowa City, IA Donald A. Woodhause (or Woodhouse), tackle, Harlan, IA 2022 Media Guide, pp. 250-258.Red Peppers Pat Harmon The Cedar Rapids Gazette September 8, 1950 15 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-red-peppers/172467686/ Newspapers.com References Iowa Category:Iowa Hawkeyes football seasons Iowa Hawkeyes football