1964 Football Team (2010) - Hall of Fame

1964 Football Team

Induction:
2010

Under the direction of head coach Stan Sheriff, the 1964 State College of Iowa football team posted a 9-2 record and won the only bowl game in school history.

The Panthers dominated the trenches all season long, averaging 267.7 rushing yards per game and allowing only 103.7 rushing yards per game to lead the North Central Conference in both categories. SCI outscored its conference opponents 150-48 on its way to a 5-1 record in the league and a tie for the conference championship.

On the strength of their overall 8-2 regular season record, the Panthers were invited to the 1964 Pecan Bowl in Abilene, Texas, where they defeated Lamar Tech 19-17. The Pecan Bowl also served as the NCAA Midwest College Division Championship, one of only four bowl games in the College Division for the 1964 season.

Fullback Randy Schultz was the star of the Panthers' rushing attack, gaining 1232 yards in 11 games, including 160 yards in the Pecan Bowl on 38 carries. Schultz was named a first-team All-American and guard Phil Minnick received honorable mention All-American honors.