In the second season of intercollegiate football at the pre-flight school, the team compiled a 9–1 record, outscored opponents by a total of 277 to 98, and was ranked No.
[3] Upon arriving in Iowa City in August, 100 candidates tried out at Faurot's first football practice session.
"[4] Four Iowa Pre-Flight players were named to the Associated Press' 1943 AP Service All-America team.
Center Vince Banonis and back Dick Todd were named to the first team.
End Perry Schwartz and guard Nick Kerasiotis were named to the second team.