Iowa National Championship Wins

Last Modified Dec 25, 2024 13:55 GMT
The Iowa Hawkeyes. Source: @hawkeyefootball / Instagram

The Iowa Hawkeyes football team represents the University of Iowa in the NCAA Division I football bowl subdivision. Now a part of the West Division of the Big Ten Conference, they had previously been a part of the Western Conference as well as the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The home stadium of the team is Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, United States.

The Iowa Hawkeyes have won five National, thirteen Conference, and three Divisional titles, as of December 2024. They have also made 36 Bowl appearances and their win-loss-tie record stands at 702–580–39. As of December 2024, the team has Kirk Ferentz at the helm, the longest-tenured coach for the team.

How many National Championships have the Iowa Hawkeyes won?

The Iowa Hawkeyes have won the National championship five times in their career so far - in 1921, 1922, 1956, 1958, and 1960.

In 1958, the Hawkeyes, under coach Forest Evashevski, represented the Big Ten Conference and won the title with a record of 7-1-1. They played in the Rose Bowl on January 1, 1959, against the California Golden Bears. The Hawkeyes won the game 38-12.

When was the last time the Iowa Hawkeyes won the National Championships?

The Iowa Hawkeyes last won the National Championship in 1960 when they beat Michigan State 27-15.

Iowa Hawkeyes National Championship appearances

The Iowa Hawkeyes have made five appearances in the National Championships - 1921, 1922, 1956, 1958, and 1960.

Iowa Hawkeyes Conference Title wins

The Iowa Hawkeyes have won 13 Conference Championships, as of December 2024. These include 11 championships in the Big Ten Conference, one in the Big Eight or the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), and one in the Western Interstate University Football Association.

Season Conference Conference Record Overall Record
1896Western Interstate University Football Association3–0–17–1–1
1900 Big Ten 2-0-17-0-1
1907 Big Eight/ Missouri Valley Conference 1-1-03-2-0
1921 Big Ten 5-0-07-0-0
1922 Big Ten 5-0-07-0-0
1956Big Ten 5-1-09-1-0
1958Big Ten 5-1-08-1-1
1960Big Ten 5-1-08-1-0
1981 Big Ten 6-2-08-4-0
1985 Big Ten 7-1-010-2-0
1990Big Ten 6-2-08-4-0
2002 Big Ten 8-0-011-2-0
2004 Big Ten 7-1-010-2-0

Iowa Hawkeyes Division Title wins

The Iowa Hawkeyes have become the Big 10 - West Champions thrice, as of December 2024.

Season Division Opponent CG Result
2015 Big Ten - West Michigan State Spartans L 13-16
2021 Big Ten-West Michigan Wolverines L 3-42
2023 Big Ten - West Michigan Wolverines L 0-26

FAQs on Iowa National Championships

A. The Iowa Hawkeyes have won five National championships five times, in 1921, 1922, 1956, 1958, and 1960.

A. The Iowa Hawkeyes have won the Conference Championship 13 times as of December 2024.

A. The Iowa Hawkeyes have won three Big Ten - West Divisional Championships, as of December 2024.

A. Herky the Hawk is the mascot for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

A. The Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, United States is the home stadium for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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