Background
Aubrey Devine and his brother, Glenn, came to the University of Iowa in 1918, after playing high school football for Des Moines West High School (now closed). By their sophomore years, they were both inserted into the starting lineup. Glenn was a defensive standout and a solid blocker, while Aubrey eventually became the starting quarterback. Aubrey also played defensive back, punter, kicker, punt returner, and kick returner.
Iowa had a 5-2 record in 1919. Aubrey Devine kicked the game-winning field goal as Iowa defeated Minnesota, 9-6. Devine also accounted for all of Iowa's points in leading the Hawkeyes to wins over Northwestern and Iowa State. For his efforts, Devine was a first team All-Big Ten selection as a sophomore.
In 1920, Devine teamed up with fullback Gordon Locke, a sophomore. Locke powered the ball into the line, while Devine used his speed to run the ball to the outside. Devine scored Iowa's first touchdown and then threw a game-winning pass as Iowa defeated Indiana, 14-7. Devine and Locke each scored two touchdowns as Iowa defeated Minnesota, 28-7, for the third consecutive year. It was the first time that Minnesota had been defeated three years in a row by a single opponent.
In the last game of 1920, Devine passed for a touchdown, rushed for a touchdown, and intercepted three passes in a victory over Iowa State. Devine led the Big Ten in scoring in 1920 and was again named first team All-Big Ten.
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