The 1929 Iowa State Cyclones football team represented Iowa State College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts (later renamed

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) in the

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during the

1929 college football season The 1929 college football season saw a number of unbeaten and untied teams. Purdue, Tulane, Notre Dame and Pittsburgh all finished the regular season with wins over all their opponents. Notre Dame was recognized as national champion by two of thre ...

. In their fourth season under head coach

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, the Cyclones compiled a 1–7 record (0–5 against conference opponents), finished in last place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 135 to 54. They played their home games at

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. Harry Johnson and Ed Schlenker were the team captains. Maynard Spear was selected as a first-team all-conference player.2017 Fact Book, p. 74.

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Iowa State Cyclones football seasons

Iowa State Cyclones football The Iowa State Cyclones football program is the intercollegiate football team at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The team is coached by Matt Campbell. The Cyclones compete in the Big 12 Conference, and are a Division I Football Bowl Subdi ...