1962 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

The 1962 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 1962 Big Ten football season. In their second season under head coach Jerry Burns, the Hawkeyes compiled a 4–5 record, tied for fifth place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by opponents by a total of 166 to 127.
Halfback Larry Ferguson was the team captain and was also selected as the team's most valuable player. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Matt Szykowny with 737 passing yards, Ferguson with 547 rushing yards, Paul Krause with 214 receiving yards, and Cloyd Webb with 12 points scored. Three Hawkeyes were recognized by the Associated Press and/or the United Press International on the 1962 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Ferguson ; guard Earl McQuiston ; and guard Wally Hilgenberg.
The team played its home games at Iowa Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Game summaries

Lonnie Rogers boomed a school-record 83-yard punt, establishing a record that still stands.