But in 1952 , the Hawkeyes upset Ohio State in Forest Evashevski 's first season as coach .
From 1940 -- 1955 , Iowa recorded 11 losing seasons , and their best finish in the Big Ten was fourth .
In 1952 , the Iowa upset Ohio State in Forest Evashevski 's first season as coach .
From 1940 -- 1955 , Iowa recorded 11 losing seasons , and their best finish in the Big Ten was fourth .