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1903 Iowa Hawkeyes football team
| 1903 Iowa Hawkeyes football |
|---|
| Western Conference |
| 9–2 (1–1 Western) |
| John Chalmers (1st season) |
| George Harris Coulthard |
| Iowa Field |
The 1903 Iowa Hawkeyes football team was an American football team that represented the State University of Iowa ("S.U.I."), now commonly known as the University of Iowa, as a member of the Western Conference during the 1903 Western Conference football season. In their first year under head coach John Chalmers, the Hawkeyes compiled a 9–2 record (1–1 in conference games), finished fifth in the Western Conference, shut out six of eleven opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 171 to 102. The Hawkeyes played only two conference games: a 75–0 loss to Minnesota; and a 12–0 victory over Illinois. The 75-point margin of victory for Minnesota remains the largest in the history of the Iowa–Minnesota football rivalry.
With victories over six Iowa teams (Cornell (IA), Coe, Iowa State Normal, Drake, Grinnell, and Simpson), the Hawkeyes were recognized as the Iowa state football champion. End George Harris Coulthard was the team captain. The team played its home games at Iowa Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27 | Cornell (IA)* | Iowa FieldIowa City, IA | W 6–0 | |||
| September 30 | Coe* | Iowa FieldIowa City, IA | W 16–0 | |||
| October 3 | Iowa State Normal* | Iowa FieldIowa City, IA | W 29–0 | |||
| October 10 | Drake* | Iowa FieldIowa City, IA | W 22–6 | |||
| October 17 | at Minnesota | Northrop FieldMinneapolis, MN (rivalry) | L 0–75 | 6,000 | ||
| October 24 | at Grinnell* | Grinnell, IA | W 17–0 | |||
| October 31 | Nebraska* | Iowa FieldIowa City, IA (rivalry) | L 6–17 | |||
| November 6 | Simpson* | Iowa FieldIowa City, IA | W 35–2 | |||
| November 14 | at Missouri* | Rollins FieldColumbia, MO | W 16–0 | |||
| November 21 | Illinois | Iowa FieldIowa City, IA | W 12–0 | |||
| November 26 | 3:30 p.m. | at Washington University* | League ParkSt. Louis, MO | W 12–2 | ||
| *Non-conference game |
- George Allen, halfback
- William Atkinson, guard
- Fred Buckley, fullback/tackle
- Roy Buckley, tackle
- George Harris Coulthard, end and captain
- Louis Donovan, guard
- Frank Gibbs, fullback
- Dwight Griffith, end/quarterback
- Albert Johnston (or Johnson), center
- Nyle Jones, halfback
- Earle McGowan (sometimes spelled McGowen), guard/tackle
- Frederick Schwinn (or Schwin), guard
- Charles Terry
- Glen Wilkins
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