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 August 2025, 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 August 2025. 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 |
| 1896 | Western Interstate University Football Association | 3–0–1 | 7–1–1 |
| 1900 | Big Ten | 2-0-1 | 7-0-1 |
| 1907 | Big Eight/ Missouri Valley Conference | 1-1-0 | 3-2-0 |
| 1921 | Big Ten | 5-0-0 | 7-0-0 |
| 1922 | Big Ten | 5-0-0 | 7-0-0 |
| 1956 | Big Ten | 5-1-0 | 9-1-0 |
| 1958 | Big Ten | 5-1-0 | 8-1-1 |
| 1960 | Big Ten | 5-1-0 | 8-1-0 |
| 1981 | Big Ten | 6-2-0 | 8-4-0 |
| 1985 | Big Ten | 7-1-0 | 10-2-0 |
| 1990 | Big Ten | 6-2-0 | 8-4-0 |
| 2002 | Big Ten | 8-0-0 | 11-2-0 |
| 2004 | Big Ten | 7-1-0 | 10-2-0 |
Iowa Hawkeyes Division Title wins
The Iowa Hawkeyes have become the Big 10 - West Champions thrice, as of August 2025.
| 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 August 2025.
A. The Iowa Hawkeyes have won three Big Ten-West Divisional Championships, as of August 2025.
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.
