In their fifth year under head coach Bob Voigts, the Wildcats compiled a 5–4 record (2–4 in Big Ten, sixth), and were outscored 124 to 112.
[2] Against Navy on October 20, Charlie Hren rushed for 218 yards to set a school record.
[3] It stood for 18 years, until Mike Adamle shattered it with 316 yards against Wisconsin in 1969.
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