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Iowa football: Top five quarterbacks in Hawkeye’s history

By Justin Stallman

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 1: Drew Tate #5 of the Iowa Hawkeyes drops back to pass against the LSU Tigers during the Capital One Bowl at the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2005 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Matt Stroshane/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 1: Drew Tate #5 of the Iowa Hawkeyes drops back to pass against the LSU Tigers during the Capital One Bowl at the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2005 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Matt Stroshane/Getty Images) /
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IOWA CITY, IA – OCTOBER 30- Quarterback Ricky Stanzi #12 of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes warms up his throwing arm before play against the Michigan State Spartans at Kinnick Stadium on October 30, 2010 in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 37-6 over Michigan State. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
IOWA CITY, IA – OCTOBER 30- Quarterback Ricky Stanzi #12 of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes warms up his throwing arm before play against the Michigan State Spartans at Kinnick Stadium on October 30, 2010 in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 37-6 over Michigan State. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

#3 – Ricky Stanzi

Ricky Stanzi was one my favorite Hawks at the quarterback position, which is why I put him at #3.  Stanzi did some incredible things as an Iowa football player, posting a 26-9 record in his career, winning 3 bowl games, and also having a winning record against ranked opponents.

Stanzi was quite the passer as well, ranking third in the nation in passing efficiency as a senior, which is an amazing accomplishment. Stanzi’s final career quarterback rating was a 141.6.

Moreover, his senior year was downright dominant as he threw 25 touchdowns to just 6 interceptions. His senior year quarterback rating of 157.6 is still the all-time single-season record in Iowa football history.

Player Stats

  • Played at Iowa from 2007 to 2010
  • Stanzi finished his Iowa career at 26-9 (74% win percentage)
  • Won all 3 bowl games he played in, only 3rd Big Ten QB to do it
  • Stanzi was very successful against ranked opponents, finishing with a 6-3 record vs ranked opponents in 3 years at Iowa
  • Completed 542 of 907 passes for 7,377 yards, 56 TD’s & 31 INTs, 59.8% completion percentage
  • Stanzi ranked 3rd in the nation in passing efficiency his senior season

Accolades

  • In 2010, Stanzi was named to the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award and The Manning Award watch lists
  • Also a finalist for The 2010 Premier Player of College Football Trophy
  • Stanzi’s most memorable moment was November 6th in 2010 against Indiana when Stanzi connected with Marvin McNutt for a 52-yard Touchdown to put Iowa up 18-13.
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