The 1968 Iowa State Cyclones football team represented

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in the

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during the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. In their first year under head coach

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, the Cyclones compiled a 3–7 record (1–6 against conference opponents), finished in last place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 273 to 178. They played their home games at

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. George Dimitri and John Warder were the team captains.

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Coaching staff

Roster

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