The state of Iowa went into quarantine, with masks required in public, after the second game (against Nebraska). The rest of the season was played to closed gates and limited spectators (typically soldiers and/or family members). Strong early season games were cancelled or postponed and replaced by the likes of Cornell and Coe...
Iowa had a decent year under a legendary coach. Only lost to the eventual Rose Bowl Champions, (Great Lakes Navy) and the eventual B1G Champions (Illinois). Finished in fourth place, including wins over Nebraska, Minnesota, and Iowa State (sounds like a typical Iowa season)...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1918_Iowa_Hawkeyes_football_team
Interesting side note, that second game (the last before quarantine) Iowa beat Nebraska, whose halfback was playing with the flu. They had to shut down most of their season...
https://www.huskermax.com/game/1918-iowa-football/
Thought you all might appreciate that bit of relevant history.
Iowa had a decent year under a legendary coach. Only lost to the eventual Rose Bowl Champions, (Great Lakes Navy) and the eventual B1G Champions (Illinois). Finished in fourth place, including wins over Nebraska, Minnesota, and Iowa State (sounds like a typical Iowa season)...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1918_Iowa_Hawkeyes_football_team
Interesting side note, that second game (the last before quarantine) Iowa beat Nebraska, whose halfback was playing with the flu. They had to shut down most of their season...
https://www.huskermax.com/game/1918-iowa-football/
Thought you all might appreciate that bit of relevant history.
