The 1970 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 1970 Big Ten football season. In their fifth and final year under head coach Ray Nagel, the Hawkeyes compiled a 3–6–1 record (3–3–1 in conference game), finished in fourth place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 259 to 129.
The 1970 Hawkeyes gained 1,935 rushing yards and 860 passing yards. On defense, they gave up 2,858 rushing yards and 1,146 passing yards.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 161.
The team's statistical leaders included Roy Bash (32-of-70 passing, 473 yards), Levi Mitchell (900 rushing yards), Kerry Reardon (27 receptions for 438 yards), Tim Sullivan (36 points scored), and Dave Clement (140 total tackles).2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, pp. 278-280. Tight end Ray Manning and linebacker Dan McDonald were the team captains.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 220. Linebacker Dave Clement was selected as the team's most valuable player.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 222. Clement set a school record (still standing) with 29 tackles against Oregon State on September 19, 1970.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. .
The team played its home games at Iowa Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Home attendance totaled 284,643, an average of 49,728 per game.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 260.
Schedule
Game summaries USC
Wisconsin
Iowa sophomore quarterback Kyle Skogman started his first game.Palm Beach Post. 1970 Oct 11.
At Michigan
"Michigan Blasts Iowa, 55-0." Palm Beach Post. 1970 Nov 15.
Roster
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