1960 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1960 Iowa Hawkeyes football Litkenhous Ratings Championship trophy.jpg Big Ten Conference Big Ten 2 3 8–1 5–1 Forest Evashevski 9th Bernie Wyatt Jerry Mauren Iowa Stadium National champion (Litkenhous, Boand, Berryman QPRS, Sagarin, and Billingsley)Big Ten co-champion The 1960 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 1960 Big Ten football season. In their ninth and final season under head coach Forest Evashevski, the Hawkeyes compiled an 8–1 record (5–1 in conference games), tied with Minnesota. for the Big Ten championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 234 to 108.1960 Iowa Hawkeyes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 17, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/iowa/1960-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 17, 2025 They opened the season with six consecutive wins over ranked opponents, as eight of Iowa's nine opponents were ranked, and the ninth was Notre Dame. The only loss was to eventual national champion Minnesota The Big Ten voted to send Minnesota to the Rose Bowl over Iowa. The Hawkeyes were ranked No. 2 in the final UPI poll and No. 3 in the final AP poll, but were ranked No. 1 in the season's final Litkenhous Ratings and were awarded the Litkenhous national championship trophy. They have also been declared the national champion by the Boand System, Berryman QPRS, Sagarin Ratings, and Billingsley Report. The 1960 Hawkeyes gained 2,284 rushing yards and 511 passing yards. On defense, they gave up 1,492 rushing yards and 573 passing yards.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 161. The team featured the strongest rushing attack in Iowa history with an average of 252.8 rushing yards per game. They also had the fifth best scoring defense in modern Iowa history, allowing an average of 12.0 points per game.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 277. The team's statistical leaders included halfback Larry Ferguson (665 rushing yards), quarterback Wilburn Hollis (22-of-62 passing for 289 yards, 68 points scored), and Felton Rogers (8 receptions for 96 yards).2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, pp. 278-279. Ferguson and guard Mark Manders were selected by the Football Writers Association of America as first-team All-Americans.Hawkeyes' Ferguson and Manders Make Look All America Football Team The Des Moines Register December 7, 1960 18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-hawkeyes-fergus/172658402/ Newspapers.com Ferguson, Manders and Hollis received first-team honors on the 1960 All-Big Ten Conference football team.Matte and Ferguson Picked On All-Big Ten Team Toledo Blade November 22, 1960 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1350&dat=19601122&id=6LlOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CAEEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7438,6661659Big Ten Coaches Name Three Bucks All Stars The Terre Haute Star November 25, 1960 26 https://www.newspapers.com/image/10937424/?terms=hollis%2Bferguson%2Bmatte Halfback Jerry Mauren was the team captain.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 220. Halfback Bernie Wyatt was selected as the team's most valuable player.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 220. The team played its home games at Iowa Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Home attendance totaled 264,100 an average of 52,820 per game.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 260. Schedule 1960 AP September 24 w y 19 Oregon State 10 Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 22–12 43,000 September 27, 1960 Iowa Shows Offensive Power http://dailyiowan.lib.uiowa.edu/DI/1960/di1960-09-27.pdf The Daily Iowan 4 August 12, 2018 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-duluth-news-tribune-ferguson-iowa-t/189643279/ The Duluth News Tribune Ferguson, Iowa turn back Oregon State September 25, 1960 January 23, 2026 Newspapers.com October 1 w y 8 Northwestern 6 Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 42–0 48,109 October 4, 1960 Iowa's Fast Backs Shatter Wildcat Defense http://dailyiowan.lib.uiowa.edu/DI/1960/di1960-10-04.pdf The Daily Iowan 4 August 12, 2018 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-duluth-news-tribune-iowa-rips-northw/194040916/ The Duluth News Tribune Iowa rips Northwestern, 42–0 October 2, 1960 March 23, 2026 Newspapers.com October 8 w y 3 Michigan State 13 Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI 27–15 74,493 October 11, 1960 Hawks Hold Ball 5 Times, Score Twice http://dailyiowan.lib.uiowa.edu/DI/1960/di1960-10-11.pdf The Daily Iowan 4 August 12, 2018 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-iowa-wins-on-2-late-sco/194042324/ The Plain Dealer Iowa wins on 2 late scores, 27–15 October 9, 1960 March 23, 2026 Newspapers.com October 15 w 2 Wisconsin 12 Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry ABC 28–21 57,000 October 18, 1960 13 Seconds Lucky for Iowa in Win http://dailyiowan.lib.uiowa.edu/DI/1960/di1960-10-18.pdf The Daily Iowan 4 August 12, 2018 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-star-iowa-beats-badgers/194038878/ Rockford Morning Star Iowa beats Badgers October 16, 1960 March 23, 2026 Newspapers.com October 22 w y 1 Purdue 16 Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 21–14 59,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/quad-city-times-hawkeyes-put-down-purdue/194039977/ Morning Democrat Hawkeyes put down Purdue bid 21–14 October 23, 1960 March 23, 2026 Newspapers.com October 29 w y 1 Kansas 19 Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 21–7 47,000 November 1, 1960 Mum's the Word After Game, Squads Silent About Kansas http://dailyiowan.lib.uiowa.edu/DI/1960/di1960-11-01.pdf The Daily Iowan 4 August 12, 2018 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-houston-post-iowa-backs-dart-by-kans/194043358/ The Houston Post Iowa backs dart by Kansas Jays, 21–7 October 30, 1960 March 23, 2026 Newspapers.com November 5 l y 1 Minnesota 3 Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN rivalry 10–27 65,610 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-gophers-gain-re/194043212/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Gophers gain revenge, knock over Iowa, 27–10 November 6, 1960 March 23, 2026 Newspapers.com November 12 w 5 Ohio State 3 Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA ABC 35–12 57,900 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-anderson-herald-iowa-drubs-ohio-stat/194042682/ The Anderson Herald Iowa drubs Ohio State to clinch Big Ten tie November 13, 1960 March 23, 2026 Newspapers.com November 19 w y y 2 Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN 28–0 54,146 November 22, 1960 Minnesota 1st But Hawkeyes In No. 2 Spot http://dailyiowan.lib.uiowa.edu/DI/1960/di1960-11-22.pdf The Daily Iowan 4 August 12, 2018 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-54146-see-hawks-trou/193966219/ Omaha World-Herald 54,146 see Hawks trounce Notre Dame, 28–0 November 20, 1960 March 23, 2026 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1960 Iowa) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/214787 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics March 23, 2025 September 10, 2017 hawkeyesports.com 1960 Football Schedule http://www.hawkeyesports.com/schedule.aspx?schedule=125 https://web.archive.org/web/20170911071101/http://www.hawkeyesports.com/schedule.aspx?schedule=125 dead September 11, 2017 Personnel Players The following players received varsity letters for their performance on the 1960 Iowa football team: 35em John Calhoun, quarterback Richard Clauson, end William DiCindio, guard Larry Ferguson, halfback, 182 pounds Sammie Harris, halfback Al Hinton, tackle, 219 pounds Wilburn Hollis, quarterback, junior, No. 20, 200 pounds Lloyd Humphreys, center, 193 pounds Charlie Lee, tackle, 231 pounds Mark Manders, guard, 219 pounds Jerry Mauren, halfback, 164 pounds Earl McQuiston, tackle Tom Moore, quarterback, senior, No. 55 Eugene Mosley, fullback William Perkins, end Dayton Perry, center, sophomore Emery Pudder, tackle Bill Ringer, guard Felton Rogers, end, 184 pounds Bob Russo, halfback Jim Sober, halfback, junior, No. 0 Matt Szykowny, quarterback Sherwyn Thorson, guard, junior, No. 69, 210 pounds Olen Treadway, quarterback, senior, No. 22 Donald Tucker, halfback William Van Buren, center David Watkins, end Bill Whisler, end, junior, No 81, 219 pounds Chester Williams, tackle Joe Williams, fullback, sophomore, 191 pounds James Winton Bernie Wyatt, halfback, senior, No. 45 Bob Yauck, tackle Don Zinn, center, senior 2022 Media Guide, pp. 250-258. Coaches and administrators Head coach - Forest Evashevski Assistant coaches = Lou Holtz Rankings November 2025 1960 major college football rankings AP 0 11 15 19 8 3 (5) 2 (17) 1 (23) 1 (34) 1 (46) 5 2 (7) 2 (171 2) 3 (121 2) Coaches 0 11 1 (10) 2 Game summaries No. 16 Purdue 1960 Purdue Boilermakers football team #16 Purdue at #1 Iowa No. 16 Boilermakers 0 0 7 7 No. 1 Hawkeyes 0 14 7 0 October 22 Iowa Stadium yes Q2 IOWA Hollis 1-yard run (Moore kick) IOWA 7–0 Q2 IOWA Dayton Perry 84-yard fumble return (Moore kick) IOWA 14–0 Q3 IOWA Hollis 6-yard run (Moore kick) IOWA 21–0 Q3 PUR Tiller 16-yard pass from Allen (Allen kick) IOWA 21–7 Q4 PUR Allen 1-yard run (Allen kick) IOWA 21–14 yes October 25, 1960 Hawks First – By Big Margin http://dailyiowan.lib.uiowa.edu/DI/1960/di1960-10-25.pdf The Daily Iowan 4 August 12, 2018 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 1960 Oct 23. Retrieved 2018-Oct-28. at No. 3 Minnesota #1 Iowa at #3 Minnesota No. 1 Hawkeyes No. 3 Golden Gophers 3 0 7 0 7 0 6 14 November 5 Memorial Stadium, Minneapolis, MN CST 65,610 Sources: Box Score and Game Story yes 1 Minn Munsey 7-yard run (Rogers kick) Minn 7-0 1 Iowa Moore 28-yard field goal Minn 7-3 3 Iowa Williams 20-yard run (Moore kick) Iowa 10-7 3 Minn Stephens 1-yard run (kick failed) Minn 13-10 3 Minn Hagberg 42-yard run (Rogers kick) Minn 20-10 4 Minn Salem 1-yard run (Rogers kick) Minn 27-10 yes 1960 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team Floyd of Rosedale November 8, 1960 Gophers Win 27-10, Move to No. 1 Rating http://dailyiowan.lib.uiowa.edu/DI/1960/di1960-11-08.pdf The Daily Iowan 4 August 12, 2018 November 6, 1960 Minnesota Trims Top-Ranked Iowa https://newspaperarchive.com/kingsport-times-news-nov-06-1960-p-15/ Kingsport Times-News via newspaperarchive.com 1C August 12, 2018 No. 3 Ohio State #3 Ohio State at #5 Iowa No. 3 Buckeyes 0 6 6 0 No. 5 Hawkeyes 7 21 0 7 November 12 Iowa Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa 57,900 Clear, wind S 10 mph, 55 F yes Q1 1:21 IOWA Williams 48-yard run (Moore kick) IOWA 7–0 Q2 13:29 OSU Ferguson 1-yard run (kick failed) IOWA 7–6 Q2 10:15 IOWA Hollis 12-yard run (Moore kick) IOWA 14–6 Q1 5:30 IOWA Szykowny 1-yard run (Moore kick) IOWA 21–6 Q2 0:37 IOWA Williams 1-yard run (Moore kick) IOWA 28–6 Q3 13:00 OSU Matte 22-yard run (pass failed) IOWA 28–12 Q4 14:08 IOWA Ferguson 9-yard run (Moore kick) IOWA 35–12 yes 1960 Ohio State Buckeyes football team November 15, 1960 Iowa Win Double Present for Evy http://dailyiowan.lib.uiowa.edu/DI/1960/di1960-11-15.pdf The Daily Iowan 4 August 12, 2018 1961 NFL draft 1961 NFL draft 2 Iowa Hawkeyes Player Position Round Pick NFL club Willie Fleming Halfback 14 196 Pittsburgh Steelers Bernard Wyatt Back 19 258 Pittsburgh Steelers https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1961.htm Reference at www.pro-football-reference.com 2018-03-28 2010-11-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20101109010815/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1961.htm dead References Iowa Category:Iowa Hawkeyes football seasons Category:Big Ten Conference football champion seasons Iowa Hawkeyes football