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.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 161.
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).2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, pp. 2780279. Key players on defense included defensive back Dick Gibbs and linebackers Dan Hilsabeck and Dave Moreland. Gibbs and Hilsabeck were the team captains.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 220. Gibbs was selected as the team's most valuable player.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 222.
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.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 260.
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