1968 Iowa Hawkeyes football team
The 1968 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 1968 Big Ten football season. In their third year under head coach Ray Nagel, the Hawkeyes compiled a 5–5 record, tied for fifth place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 322 to 289.
The 1968 Hawkeyes gained 2,528 rushing yards and 1,876 passing yards. On defense, they gave up 2,819 rushing yards and 1,283 passing yards. They broke Big Ten scoring and total offense records.
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Larry Lawrence, Ed Podolak, and Ray Manning. Podolak set a new Iowa single-game record with 286 rushing yards on 17 carries against Northwestern. Podolak and defensive back Steve Wilson were the team captains. Podolak was selected as the team's most valuable player.
The team played its home games at Iowa Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Home attendance totaled 294,126, an average of 49,021 per game.