1969 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

The 1969 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 1969 Big Ten football season. In their fourth year under head coach Ray Nagel, the Hawkeyes compiled a 5–5 record, finished in a four-way tie for fifth place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 275 to 255.
The 1969 Hawkeyes gained 2,155 rushing yards and 2,088 passing yards. On defense, they gave up 2,205 rushing yards and 1,614 passing yards.
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Larry Lawrence, Steve Penney, Kerry Reardon, and Alan Schuette. Guard Jon Meskimen was a first-team All-Big Ten player. Meskimen and linebacker Larry Ely were the team captains. Ely 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 301,287, an average of 50,218 per game.