The 1905 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 1905 Western Conference football season. In their third and final year under head coach John Chalmers, the Hawkeyes compiled an 8–2 record (0–2 in conference games), tied for last place in the Western Conference, shut out seven of ten opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 309 to 86.
With victories over six Iowa schools (, , , , , and Iowa State), the Hawkeyes were recognized as the undisputed Iowa football champion. Their 72–0 victory over Des Moines remains the sixth-largest margin of victory in Iowa football history.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 128.
Fullback A. Earle McGowan was the team captain.2022 Media Guide, p. 220. Quarterback Maury Kent later played professional baseball and served as the head football coach at Iowa State.
The team played its home games at Iowa Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Players George Allen, halback George A. Bemis, quarterback, Spencer, Iowa Andrew Chalmers, halfback Thomas Green, fullback Maury Kent, quarterback A. Earle McGowan (sometimes spelled McGowen or MacGowan), fullback and captain, Ida Grove, Iowa Fred Moore, center Bernard V. Murphy Carl Narum, guard Merle Rockwood, guard Frederick Schwinn, tackle Earl Seidel, tackle Jeff Streff, end William Tupper, halfback Roy Washburn, end/guard/fullback Roy White, end/tackle 2022 Media Guide, pp. 250-258.
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