1963 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1963 Iowa Hawkeyes football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 3–3–2 2–3–1 Jerry Burns 3rd Mike Reilly Paul Krause Wally Hilgenberg Iowa Stadium The 1963 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 1963 Big Ten football season. In their third year under head coach Jerry Burns, the Hawkeyes compiled a 3–3–2 record (2–3–1 in conference game), finished eighth in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 126 to 112.1963 Iowa Hawkeyes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 21, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/iowa/1963-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 Iowa's game against Notre Dame was canceled on November 23, one day following the assassination of John F. Kennedy.The Daily Iowan 4 Iowa-Notre Dame Tilt Cancelled http://dailyiowan.lib.uiowa.edu/DI/1963/di1963-11-23.pdf November 23, 1963 December 1, 2018 The 1963 Hawkeyes gained 1,047 rushing yards and 1,165 passing yards. On defense, they gave up 1,329 rushing yards and 921 passing yards.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 161. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Matt Szykowny (79-of-120 passing, 1,078 yards), fullback Bill Perkins (380 rushing yards), end Cloyd Webb (25 receptions for 425 yards), and fullback Joe Williams (54 points scored, including a 100-yard kickoff return for touchdown against Notre Dame).2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, pp. 2780279. Guard/linebacker Mike Reilly was selected by the Football Writers Association of America for Look magazine as a first-team All-American.Mike Reilly on Football Writers All-America Team Iowa City Press-Citizen December 2, 1963 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/iowa-city-press-citizen-mike-reilly-on-f/172745125/ Newspapers.com Reilly was also selected as the team's most valuable player.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 222. Halfback Paul Krause and guard Wally Hilgenberg were the team captains.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 220. The team played its home games at Iowa Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Home attendance totaled 230,200, an average of 57,500 per game. The per game attendance from 1961 was a school record until 1979.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 260. Schedule 1963 AP September 28 t y Washington State Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 14–14 52,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-hawkeyes-lead-melts/189677481/ Omaha World-Herald Hawkeyes' lead melts into 14–14 stalemate September 29, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com October 5 w y y Washington Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 17–7 55,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-iowa-hits-late-to-nip-huskie/189674725/ Tulsa World Iowa hits late to nip Huskies October 6, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com October 12 w y Indiana Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 37–26 56,800 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-journal-register-riddle-sets-r/193632497/ The State Journal-Register Riddle sets record in 37–26 Iowa victory October 13, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com October 19 l Wisconsin 2 Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry 7–10 59,700 https://www.newspapers.com/article/leader-telegram-badgers-hold-off-iowa-fo/193633834/ Eau Claire Leader Badgers hold off Iowa for 10–7 win October 20, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com October 26 l y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 0–14 47,921 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-digravio-purdue-top-iowa-1/193633940/ The Minneapolis Morning Tribune DiGravio, Purdue top Iowa 14–0 for 2nd win October 27, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com November 2 l y Ohio State 9 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 3–7 83,163 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-nonpareil-buckeyes-preserve-ho/193634016/ Council Bluffs Nonpareil Buckeyes preserve hopes, 7–3 November 3, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com November 9 w Minnesota Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry 27–13 59,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-duluth-news-tribune-gophers-shook/193633387/ The Duluth News Tribune Gophers 'shook' by Gary Snook November 10, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com November 16 t y Michigan Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 21–21 46,582 U-M Settles for 21-21 Tie: Anthony Rambles For All 4 Scores Detroit Free Press November 17, 1963 1D, 3D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/55897090/u-m-settles-for-21-21-tie-anthony/ Newspapers.com'M' Battles Iowa to Standstill, 21-21 The Michigan Daily Dave Good November 17, 1963 1, 6 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754332/587 Bentley Historical Library November 23 Cancelled y Notre Dame Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-notre-dameiowa-g/193618694/ The South Bend Tribune Notre Dame–Iowa game called off November 23, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com Game summaries Washington State 1963 Washington State Cougars football team Washington 1963 Washington Huskies football team Indiana 1963 Indiana Hoosiers football team Wisconsin 1963 Wisconsin Badgers football team Iowa–Wisconsin football rivalry Purdue 1963 Purdue Boilermakers football team Ohio State 1963 Ohio State Buckeyes football team Minnesota 1963 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team Floyd of Rosedale Michigan 1963 Michigan Wolverines football team Roster 1963 Iowa Hawkeyes y   Sr Cloyd Webb WR y 67 Sr Wally Hilgenberg OL y 16 Sr Paul Krause DB y 61 Sr Mike Reilly LB y Mike Reilly (1960s linebacker) Jerry Burns Players in the 1964 NFL draft 1964 NFL draft 2 Iowa Hawkeyes Player Position Round Pick NFL club Ref Paul Krause Safety 2 18 Washington Redskins 1964 NFL Draft https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1964/draft.htm Sports Reference Mike Reilly Linebacker 4 47 Chicago Bears Wally Hilgenberg Guard 4 48 Detroit Lions Bob Sherman Halfback 12 163 Pittsburgh Steelers Cloyd Webb Linebacker 13 182 Chicago Bears Constantinos Kasapis Tackle 17 238 Chicago Bears References Iowa Category:Iowa Hawkeyes football seasons Hawkeyes