The 1968 Iowa State Cyclones football team represented Iowa State University in the Big Eight Conference during the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. In their first year under head coach Johnny Majors, the Cyclones compiled a 3–7 record (1–6 against conference opponents), finished in last place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 273 to 178. They played their home games at Clyde Williams Field in Ames, Iowa.
George Dimitri and John Warder were the team captains.
Schedule
Coaching staff Johnny Majors Head coach 1st Arkansas King Block Offensive coordinator, offensive Line 1st Washington State Jack Blazek Freshman coach 1st Marshalltown HS Jimmy Johnson Interior linemen 1st Wichita State Ollie Keller Offensive backfield 1st Memphis Catholic HS Larry Lacewell Defensive coordinator, ends, linebackers 1st Wichita StateJoe Madden Defensive backs 1st Wake Forest Jackie Sherrill Offensive backs 1st Arkansas Gordon Smith Wide receivers 1st Arkansas Arch Steele Scout squad 15th
Roster 1968 Iowa State Cyclones FootballQuarterback 14 Obert Tisdale – Sophomore (6'2", 187) 15 John Warder – Senior (6'0", 183) 16 Bill Reding – Sophomore (6'3", 191) 18 Mike Glinn – Sophomore (5'9", 165)
Running back 20 Ben King – Senior (5'10", 190) 21 Jeff Allen – Sophomore (6'0", 188) 22 Willie Harris – Sophomore (6'3", 192) 23 Sammy Davis – Sophomore (5'9", 160) 25 Ray Coleman – Sophomore (6'2", 196) 27 Bob Thomas – Junior (5'8", 166) 33 Roger Guge – Sophomore (6'1", 196) 35 Ray Coffey – Junior (5'10", 175) 37 Bruce Beerman – Sophomore (5'10", 181) 44 Jock Johnson – Sophomore (6'0", 199)
Wide receiver/tight end 34 Mike Terrizzi – Sophomore (6'3", 205) 40 Bob Brouillette – Junior (6'2", 193) 42 Marshall Langhor – Junior (6'0", 186) 80 Tom Lorenz – Sophomore (6'3", 202) 85 Otto Stowe – Sophomore (6'2", 172) 87 Greg Dukstein – Junior (6'0", 168) 88 Sam Campbell – Senior (6'5", 217)
Placekicker 38 Vern Skripsky – Junior (6'3", 197) Offensive lineman 50 Wayne Beske – Junior (6'1", 218) 51 Dennis Pelisek – Sophomore (6'0", 189) 54 Steve Richards – Junior (6'0", 182) 60 Larry Gaffin- Senior (6'0", 186) 61 Dan McAvoy – Sophomore (6'1", 197) 63 Mike Bliss – Junior (6'0", 198) 64 Bill Easter – Sophomore (6'0", 194) 65 Ted Hall – Senior (6'0", 185) 67 Mike O'Neill – Sophomore (6'3", 202) 70 Dan Robinson – Junior (6'2", 242) 73 Joe Marconi – Sophomore (6'2", 220) 76 Jim Crow – Sophomore (6'1", 204) 77 Tim Jeffries – Sophomore (6'4", 225) 78 Jerry Berna – Sophomore (6'1", 208) 79 Tom Barnes – Sophomore (6'4", 218)
Defensive lineman 53 Tim Connor – Sophomore (6'0", 189) 62 Terry Voy – Senior (6'0", 209) 66 Fred Jones – Junior (6'0", 198) 72 John Griglione – Sophomore (6'3", 209) 74 Craig Boller – Junior (6'1", 213) 75 George Dimitti – Senior (6'0", 228) 81 Chuck Wilkinson – Sophomore (6'1", 190) 82 Mike Kirar – Junior (6'2", 196) 84 John Koningswood – Sophomore (6'2", 196) 86 John Kelly – Sophomore (6'1", 191) 89 Ted Reimer – Senior (6'4", 199) 90 Tom Potter – Sophomore (6'4", 202) 91 Andy Waller – Sophomore (6'2", 212) 92 Eric Ghianni – Sophomore (6'0", 209) 94 Larry Herrman – Sophomore (6'3", 205) Linebacker 26 Steve Powers – Sophomore (6'1", 193) 31 Bob Williams – Sophomore (5'11", 171) 32 Randy Calm – Junior (6'1", 183) 39 Al Staidl – Senior (6'0", 202) 45 Jerry Fiat – Junior (6'0", 178) 55 Mark Withrow – Sophomore (6'1", 190) 56 Jerry Boyington – Sophomore (6'2", 194) 57 Keith Schroeder – Sophomore (6'0", 205) 59 Mike Lorber – Sophomore (6'1", 189) 83 Roy Snell – Sophomore (6'1", 190) 93 Ray Harm – Sophomore (6'3", 194)
Defensive back 12 Brad Steckmesser – Sophomore (6'2", 189) 13 Tony Washington – Sophomore (6'1", 168) 17 Jeff Simonds – Senior (6'1", 180) 23 Sammy Davis – Sophomore (5'9", 160) 28 Tom Hilden – Sophomore (6'0", 178) 29 Tom Elliott – Sophomore (5'11", 169) 41 John Usmial – Sophomore (6'0", 172) 46 Hub Nelson – Junior (5'11", 169) 49 Steve Karber- Sophomore (6'0", 175) 68 Tom Salerno – Junior (5'11", 182)
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