He led the Hawkeyes to a Big Ten championship as a junior in 1960 and was named a second team All-American that season.
Wilburn Hollis was born in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, but moved to Boys Town, Nebraska, at age 10.
[2] After sitting behind Olen Treadway as a sophomore in 1959, Hollis ascended to the starting quarterback position as a junior and helped lead Iowa to one of its most successful seasons.
[3] Against Wisconsin in 1960, Hollis threw the winning touchdown pass to Sammie Harris with only 52 seconds remaining in a 28–21 victory.
Hollis led Iowa to a win in the opening game, rushing for 124 yards and two touchdowns in a 28–7 victory.