1962 Iowa Hawkeyes football team
The 1962 Iowa Hawkeyes football team was an American football team that represented the University of Iowa in the 1962 Big Ten Conference football season. In its second season under head coach Jerry Burns, the Hawkeyes compiled a 4–5 record, tied for fifth place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by opponents by a total of 166 to 127. The team played its home games at Iowa Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Halfback Larry Ferguson was the team captain and was also selected as the team's most valuable player. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Matt Szykowny with 737 passing yards, Larry Ferguson with 547 rushing yards, Paul Krause with 214 receiving yards, and Cloyd Webb with 12 points scored. Three Hawkeyes were recognized by the Associated Press and/or the United Press International on the 1962 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Larry Ferguson ; guard Earl McQuiston ; and guard Wally Hilgenberg.Schedule
Roster
Game summaries
Oregon State
USC
Michigan
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL club |
| Earl McQuiston | Guard | 10 | 140 | Green Bay Packers |
| Bill Perkins | Running back | 12 | 160 | Dallas Cowboys |
| Joe Williams | Back | 14 | 194 | New York Giants |
| Matt Szykowny | Back | 15 | 207 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
