There has been one Heisman Trophy winner in the history of Iowa football – Nile Kinnick. The man the Hawkeyes named their home football stadium after won the luxurious award in 1939 as a halfback and quarterback. Iowa has had a lot of really good football players come through their school, but none have been able to stand out enough to be named the top player in the country.
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Heading into the 2016 season there is some hope that Iowa could bring home the award after 77 years. Although, it lies on the shoulders of a senior defensive back – Desmond King.