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1966 Iowa Hawkeyes football team
| 1966 Iowa Hawkeyes football |
|---|
| Big Ten Conference |
| 2–8 (1–6 Big Ten) |
| Ray Nagel (1st season) |
| Dick Gibbs |
| Dick Gibbs |
| Dan Hilsabeck |
| Iowa Stadium |
The 1966 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 1966 Big Ten football season. In their first year under head coach Ray Nagel, the Hawkeyes compiled a 2–8 record (1–6 in conference game), finished the season in last place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 253 to 86.
The 1966 Hawkeyes gained 1,385 rushing yards and 1,210 passing yards. On defense, they gave up 1,990 rushing yards and 1,603 passing yards.
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Ed Podolak (77-of-191 passing, 1,041 yards; 1,491 yards of total offense), Silas McKinnie (516 rushing yards), Al Bream (30 receptions for 418 yards), and kicker Bob Anderson (24 points). Key players on defense included defensive back Dick Gibbs and linebackers Dan Hilsabeck and Dave Moreland. Gibbs and Hilsabeck were the team captains. Gibbs was selected as the team's most valuable player.
The team played its home games at Iowa Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Home attendance totaled 278,628, an average of 46,438 per game.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17 | Arizona* | Iowa StadiumIowa City, IA | W 31–20 | 45,000 | |
| September 24 | Oregon State* | Iowa StadiumIowa City, IA | L 3–17 | 43,276 | |
| October 1 | Wisconsin | Iowa StadiumIowa City, IA (rivalry) | L 0–7 | 52,787 | |
| October 8 | at Purdue | Ross–Ade StadiumWest Lafayette, IN | L 0–35 | 52,715 | |
| October 15 | at Minnesota | Memorial StadiumMinneapolis, MN (rivalry) | L 0–17 | 62,631 | |
| October 22 | Northwestern | Iowa StadiumIowa City, IA | L 15–24 | 54,613 | |
| October 29 | Indiana | Iowa StadiumIowa City, IA | W 20–19 | 38,952 | |
| November 5 | at No. 2 Michigan State | Spartan StadiumEast Lansing, MI | L 7–56 | 68,711 | |
| November 12 | Ohio State | Iowa StadiumIowa City, IA | L 10–14 | 44,677 | |
| November 18 | at Miami (FL)* | Miami Orange BowlMiami, FL | L 0–44 | 35,003 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the gameSource: |
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