Claim: Billy Edson played college football at Iowa State University, played on two Hawkeye teams in 1899 and 1900, and earned a law degree at the University of Iowa in 1901.
Evidence: He transferred to Iowa State University, where he played two seasons on the football team and earned his bachelor's degree. Edson starred on two undefeated Hawkeye teams in 1899 and 1900. Edson attended law school at the University of Iowa, earning his law degree in 1901.