1971 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1971 Iowa Hawkeyes football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 1–10 1–8 Frank Lauterbur 1st Craig Clemons Geoff Michelosen Craig Clemons Iowa Stadium The 1971 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 1971 Big Ten football season. In their first year under head coach Frank Lauterbur, the Hawkeyes compiled a 1–10 record (1–8 in conference game), finished in last place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 379 to 121.1971 Iowa Hawkeyes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 18, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/iowa/1971-schedule.html2022 Iowa Football Media Guide 242 University of Iowa https://storage.googleapis.com/hawkeyesports-prod/2022/07/b99ff33b-2022_ia_fb_media-guide-online-version.pdf May 18, 2025 The 1971 Hawkeyes gained 897 rushing yards and 1,495 passing yards. On defense, they gave up 3,572 rushing yards and 1,400 passing yards.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 161. They gave up 324.7 rushing yards per game. The team's statistical leaders included Frank Sunderman (109-of-235 passing, 1,297 yards), Levi Mitchell (623 rushing yards), Dave Triplett (28 receptions for 426 yards), Harry Kokolus (25 points scored), and Dave Simms (139 total tackles).2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, pp. 278-280. Cornerback Craig Clemons was a first-team All-American. Clemons and Geoff Michelosen were the team captains.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 220. Clemons was also 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 233,150, an average of 46,630 per game.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 260. Schedule 1971 AP September 11 l y Ohio State 11 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 21–52 75,596 Buckeyes Look Strong In Splattering Iowa The Cincinnati Enquirer Paul Ritter September 12, 1971 4C https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-buckeyes-look-st/178709653/ Newspapers.comhttp://web1.ncaa.org/footballStatsArchive/FootballStats.pdf?id=6028686.0 Summary of Football Game Statistics (Iowa vs. Ohio State) 2016-11-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20161128140810/http://web1.ncaa.org/footballStatsArchive/FootballStats.pdf?id=6028686.0 2016-11-28 dead September 18 l y y Oregon State Parker Stadium Corvallis, OR 19–33 24,092 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-beavers-slap-hawkeyes-3319/182102914/ The Cedar Rapids Gazette Beavers slap Hawkeyes, 33–19 September 19, 1971 October 7, 2025 Newspapers.com September 25 l y Penn State 12 Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA ABC 14–44 44,303 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-harris-scores-fo/182031457/ Wisconsin State Journal Harris scores four as Lions crush Iowa September 26, 1971 October 7, 2025 Newspapers.com October 2 l y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IL 13–45 63,485 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-purdue-raps-inept/182547929/ The South Bend Tribune Purdue raps inept Iowa October 3, 1971 October 7, 2025 Newspapers.com October 9 l y Northwestern Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 3–28 53,102 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-wildcat-passes-whip-i/182543906/ Omaha World-Herald Wildcat passes whip Iowa October 10, 1971 October 7, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 l Minnesota Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry 14–19 51,488 https://www.newspapers.com/article/grand-forks-herald-gophers-rally-over-io/182547438/ Grand Forks Herald Gophers rally over Iowa October 17, 1971 October 7, 2025 Newspapers.com October 23 l y Michigan State Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI 3–34 60,383 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-michigan-state-record/182545355/ Dayton Daily News Michigan State record for Allen in victory October 24, 1971 October 7, 2025 Newspapers.com October 30 w Wisconsin Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 20–16 43,155 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-badgers-give-iow/182546898/ Green Bay Press-Gazette Badgers give Iowa win October 31, 1971 October 7, 2025 Newspapers.com November 6 l y Michigan 3 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 7–63 72,467 U-M Sniffs Roses . . . Blasts Iowa, 63–7 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester November 7, 1971 1D, 6D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5245202/um_sniffs_roses__blasts_iowa_637/ Newspapers.com November 13 l Indiana Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 7–14 42,102 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-terre-haute-tribune-hoosiers-whip-io/182548573/ The Terre Haute Tribune Hoosiers whip Iowa November 14, 1971 October 7, 2025 Newspapers.com November 20 l y Illinois Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL 0–31 40,703 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sioux-city-journal-improved-illini-s/182546454/ The Sioux City Journal Improved Illini slam Hawks November 21, 1971 October 7, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1971 Iowa) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/130751 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics October 7, 2025 Roster 1971 Iowa Hawkeyes y 10 Sr Levi Mitchell RB 11 Jr Kyle Skogman QB 12 Jr Dave Harris FL 13 Jr Frank Sunderman QB 14 So Ron Hayes QB 15 So Rob Fick QB 17 So Kim Hardt RB 21 Jr Jerry Reardon FL 27 Sr Tony Major FL 29 Sr Steve Penney RB 31 Sr Frank Holmes FB 33 Jr Bob Sims FB 36 Jr Tom Cabalka TE 38 Jr Paul Jurca G 39 Jr Karl Hoinkes G 44 So Harold Johnson RB 47 Sr Dave Triplett WR y 50 Sr Clark Malmer C 51 So Mark Nelson G 55 So Pat Long C 58 Jr Joe Ritchie C 60 Sr Geoff Mickelson G 61 Jr Rich Lutz G 64 Jr John Farrell G 67 Jr Don Presson OT 69 Sr Lorin Lynch G 71 Sr Jim Kaiser OT 72 Jr Craig Darling OT 74 Jr Jim Begale OT 76 Sr Wendell Bell OT 79 Sr Kelly Disser G 81 Jr Todd Watson OT 83 So Brian Rollins WR 85 So Ed Morrissey TE 89 Sr Don Osby TE 16 Jr Craig Johnson DB 18 Sr Alan Schaefer DB 19 Jr Bill Schoonover DB 20 Jr Wayne Holloway DB 23 Jr Charles Cross DB 25 Jr Ike White DE 26 Jr Al Matthews DB 30 Jr Mike Wendling DB 32 Jr Bruce Stromberg DB 34 Jr Rich Byard LB 35 Jr Dave Simms LB 40 So Rick Brooks DB 43 Sr Craig Clemons DB y C 41 So Tom Halleckson DB 45 Sr Rich Solomon DB 46 Sr Jerry Johnson DB 49 So Roger Jerrick LB 53 So Harry Young LB 63 Jr Marvin Glasgow DT 65 Jr Dean Drenzek DE 66 So Murphy Anderson LB 70 Sr Charles Podolak DT 75 So Jim Waschek DT 77 So Ron Conatser DT 78 So Ernie Roberson DT 84 So Kent Rinaberger DE 87 So Dan Dickel DE y 88 Jr Mike Dillner DE 90 Sr Larry Horton DE 22 So Harry Kokolus PK 28 Jr Mike Cooper PK Frank Lauterbur Jack Harbaugh References Iowa Category:Iowa Hawkeyes football seasons Iowa Hawkeyes football