The 1999 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 1999 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first year under head coach Kirk Ferentz, the Hawkeyes compiled a 1–10 record (0–8 in conference games), finished in last place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 347 to 162. Ferentz was hired in December 1998 to replace Hayden Fry, who retired after two decades as head coach.
The team's statistical leaders included Scott Mullen (1,415 passing yards), Ladell Betts (857 rushing yards), and Kevin Kasper (60 receptions for 664 yards). Betts was selected as the team's most valuable player.
The team played its home games at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Schedule
Game summaries Nebraska
At Iowa State
Northern Illinois
The win over the Huskies marked Kirk Ferentz's first victory as head coach at Iowa.
At Michigan State
Penn State
At Northwestern
Indiana
At Ohio State
Illinois
At Wisconsin
Minnesota
Roster
Statistics Team statistics. On offense, the Hawkeyes gained an average of 206.8 passing yards and 93.5 rushing yards per game. They ranked 10th of 11 teams in scoring offense with an average of 14.7 points per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 218.1 passing yards and 245.3 rushing yards per game. They ranked 10th out of 11 teams in scoring defense, giving up an average of 31.5 points per game.
Passing. Quarterback Scott Mullen completed 126 of 226 passes (55.8%) for 1,415 yards, five touchdowns, seven interceptions, and a 109.5 passer rating.
Rushing. Running back Ladell Betts led the team with 857 rushing yards on 189 yards.
Receiving. Wide receiver Kevin Kasper led the team with 60 receptions for 664 yards.
Scoring. Kicker Tim Douglas led the team in scoring with 37 points, converting 19 of 19 extra points and six of eleven field goals. Ladell Betts ranked second with 36 points on six touchdowns.
Awards and honors Sophomore running back Ladell Betts and senior safety Matt Bowen were selected as the team's most valuable players.
Betts received second-team honors from the coaches on the 1999 All-Big Ten Conference football team. Bowen received second-team All-Big Ten honors from the media.
2000 NFL draft
Austin Wheatley Tight end 5 158 New Orleans Saints Matt Bowen Defensive back 6 198 St. Louis Rams
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