 Three players went on to be named to the first team All-Big Eight team as well be honored as All-Americans, offensive lineman Geary Murdoch, defensive end Merv Krakau and quarterback George Amundson.Amundson was named Big Eight player of the year over Heisman Trophy winner, Johnny Rodgers.It was in this year that Iowa State became known as D-Tackle U, similar to Penn State's moniker "Linebacker U".