The 1955 Coe Kohawks football team represented Coe College as a member of the Midwest Conference (MWC) during the 1955 college football season. Led by Dick Clausen in his eighth and final season as head coach, the Kohawks compiled a perfect overall record of 8âÂÂ0 with a mark of 7âÂÂ0 in conference play, winning the MWC title.
After the season, Coe received a "feeler" from representatives of the Tangerine Bowl. To play in a bowl game, Coe needed approval from the other MWC schools. The matter was put to a vote, and the MWC schools voted 6âÂÂ3 against allowing the Kohawks to play in the bowl.
Quarterback Elliott "Shady" Day was selected as the team's most valuable player. Day completed 38 of 71 passes for 712 yards. End George Cilek was selected as a second-team player on the 1955 Little All-America college football team. Day received honorable mention. John "Crunch" Rosenberg ranked fourth in the nation in scoring among small college players.
Coe played home games at Kingston Stadium in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.