 In 1942, Iowa State hired former Green Bay Packers All-Pro guard and three-time NFL champion Mike Michalske to be the new head coach.Michalske achieved moderate success in his five seasons at Iowa State, finishing with an 18–18 record.Emmett Stuber took over as the Cyclones head coach in 1947 and coached the team until 1953, compiling a record of 24–38–3.