1963 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

The 1963 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 1963 Big Ten football season. In their third year under head coach Jerry Burns, the Hawkeyes compiled a 3–3–2 record, finished eighth in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 126 to 112. Iowa's game against Notre Dame was canceled on November 23, one day following the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
The 1963 Hawkeyes gained 1,047 rushing yards and 1,165 passing yards. On defense, they gave up 1,329 rushing yards and 921 passing yards.
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Matt Szykowny, fullback Bill Perkins, end Cloyd Webb, and fullback Joe Williams. Guard/linebacker Mike Reilly was selected by the Football Writers Association of America for Look magazine as a first-team All-American. Reilly was also selected as the team's most valuable player. Halfback Paul Krause and guard Wally Hilgenberg were the team captains.
The team played its home games at Iowa Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Home attendance totaled 230,200, an average of 57,500 per game. The per game attendance from 1961 was a school record until 1979.

Players in the 1964 NFL draft