7 Facts About Iowa Hawkeyes

1. In 1956, Iowa Hawkeyes was selected as National Champion by Football Research along with selections by others of Georgia, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

2. University of Iowa Hawkeyes borrowed its nickname from the state of Iowa years ago.

3. In that time, the Iowa Hawkeyes won six Big Ten championships, played in nine NCAA Tournaments, and reached the Final Four in 1993.

4. The next year, Iowa Hawkeyes got its first dual win, over Iowa State.

5. On 19 occasions has a men's swimmer at Iowa Hawkeyes won an individual national championship.

6. The next year, Iowa Hawkeyes got its first win against Iowa Hawkeyes Wesleyan, and since then, the Hawkeyes have won 11 Big Ten championships and have played in 30 post-season bowl games.

7. University of Iowa Hawkeyes currently fields 24 varsity teams, competing in the Big Ten Conference.