The 1962 Iowa Hawkeyes football team was an

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team that represented the

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in the

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. In its second season under head coach

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, the Hawkeyes compiled a 4–5 record (3–3 against Big Ten opponents), tied for fifth place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by opponents by a total of 166 to 127. The team played its home games at

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. Halfback

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was the team captain and was also selected as the team's most valuable player. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Matt Szykowny with 737 passing yards, Larry Ferguson with 547 rushing yards,

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with 214 receiving yards, and

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with 12 points scored. Three Hawkeyes were recognized by the

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(AP) and/or the

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(UPI) on the

1962 All-Big Ten Conference football team The 1962 All-Big Ten Conference football team consists of American football players chosen by various organizations for All-Big Ten Conference teams for the 1962 Big Ten Conference football season. All-Big Ten selections Quarterbacks * Ron Vander ...

: Larry Ferguson (AP-2, UPI-1); guard Earl McQuiston (UPI-2); and guard

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(AP-3).

Schedule

Roster

Game summaries

Oregon State

Lonnie Rogers boomed a school-record 83-yard punt, establishing a record that still stands.

USC

at Indiana

at Wisconsin

Purdue

Ohio State

at Minnesota

Michigan

at Notre Dame

1963 NFL Draft

References

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Iowa Hawkeyes football seasons

Iowa Hawkeyes The Iowa Hawkeyes are the athletic teams that represent the University of Iowa, located in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes have varsity teams in 22 sports, 8 for men and 14 for women; a 15th women's sport will be added in 2023. The teams partici ...