1972 Iowa State Cyclones football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1972 Iowa State Cyclones football Big Eight Conference Big 8 5–6–1 2–4–1 Johnny Majors 5th George Haffner 2nd Pro set Jackie Sherrill 3rd 4–4 George Amundson Matt Blair Clyde Williams Field Liberty Bowl L 30–31 vs. Georgia Tech The 1972 Iowa State Cyclones football team represented Iowa State University in the Big Eight Conference during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. In their fifth and final year under head coach Johnny Majors, the Cyclones compiled a 5–6–1 record (2–4–1 against conference opponents), finished in seventh place in the conference, and outscored opponents by a combined total of 319 to 238.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/iowa-state/1972-schedule.html 1972 Iowa State Cyclones Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 21, 2017https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/isuni.sidearmsports.com/documents/2015/5/5/Media_Guide.pdf 2019 Iowa State Football Fact Book 2019 Iowa State University 172 September 25, 2017 March 5, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170305101853/https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/isuni.sidearmsports.com/documents/2015/5/5/Media_Guide.pdf dead They played their home games at Clyde Williams Field in Ames, Iowa. George Amundson and Matt Blair were the team captains. Schedule 1972 AP Central September 16 2:30 pm w y y Colorado State Hughes Stadium Fort Collins, CO 41–0 20,651 Twitty Mike September 17, 1972 Cyclones stun Colorado State, 41–0 23 Fort Collins Coloradoan https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48068203/ius-csu-recap/ September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com September 23 1:30 pm w y Utah Clyde Williams Field Ames, IA 44–22 28,885 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-nonpareil-cyclones-claim-win-o/156788099/ The Daily Nonpareil Cyclones claim win over Utah 44–22 September 24, 1972 October 8, 2024 Newspapers.com September 30 1:30 pm w y New Mexico Clyde Williams Field Ames, IA 31–0 29,697 https://www.newspapers.com/article/rapid-city-journal-strachan-iowa-state/156791612/ Rapid City Journal Strachan, Iowa State tumble New Mexico October 1, 1972 October 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 2:30 pm l y 18 Colorado 13 Folsom Field Boulder, CO 22–34 51,668 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-houston-post-colorado-gets-by-iowa-s/181958100/ The Houston Post Colorado gets by Iowa State October 15, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com October 21 1:30 pm w 20 Kansas State Clyde Williams Field Ames, IA rivalry 55–22 36,231 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-cyclones-storm-past/181960034/ The Kansas City Star Cyclones storm past Kansas State October 22, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com October 28 1:30 p.m. w y 15 Kansas Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS 34–8 37,250 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-isus-amundson-rips-k/181960165/ Omaha World-Herald ISU's Amundson rips Kansas – 288 yards! October 29, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com November 4 1:30 pm l y 14 Oklahoma 7 Clyde Williams Field Ames, IA 6–20 36,231 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star-isus-majors-impres/181956175/ Lincoln Journal Star ISU's Majors impressed by Oklahoma; Fears NU most November 5, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com November 11 1:30 pm t 17 Nebraska 3 Clyde Williams Field Ames, IA rivalry 23–23 36,231 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-iowa-st-fights-migh/181957618/ The Birmingham News Iowa St. fights mighty Nebraska to 23–23 tie November 12, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com November 18 12:20 pm l y 12 Missouri 19 Faurot Field Columbia, MO rivalry ABC 5–6 49,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sioux-city-journal-late-field-goal-b/181959583/ The Sioux City Journal Late field goal beats ISU 6–5 November 19, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com November 25 1:30 p.m. l y 17 Oklahoma State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 14–45 22,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-cyclones-blow-cold/181959006/ The Commercial Appeal Cyclones blow cold again November 26, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com December 2 9:30 p.m. l y y San Diego State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 14–27 39,048 https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-telegram-sd-state-shocks-iowa-st/181933449/ Independent Press-Telegram S.D. State shocks Iowa St. December 3, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com December 18 Monday 8:00 p.m. l y y Georgia Tech Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN Liberty Bowl ABC 30–31 50,021 Turnbull Buck December 18, 1972 Confusion Shrounds ISU In Bowl 1S, 4S Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64800664/dm-register-1972-liberty-bowl-preview/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-isu-falters-in-m/151969843/ The Des Moines Register ISU falters in Majors' finale December 19, 1972 July 24, 2024 Newspapers.com https://cyclones.com/sports/football/schedule/1972 1972 Football Schedule Iowa State Cyclones April 4, 2020 Schedule/Results (1972 Iowa State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/251557 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics September 28, 2025 Rankings 1972 NCAA University Division football rankings AP 0 14 RV RV RV RV 20 18 20 15 14 17 12 17 RV NR RV UPI 0 14 19 17 18 15 17 14 NR 14 13 14 12 18 NR NR NR Game summaries At Colorado State To open the 1972 season, Iowa State went on the road to shutout the Colorado State Rams 41–0, the first of three games against Western Athletic Conference (WAC) opponents. The first quarter of the game was a stalemate, but the rushing ability of tailback Jerry Moses powered an 86-yard drive that concluded in a four-yard touchdown run on a sneak play by George Amundson in the first minutes of the second quarter.September 17, 1972 Amundson Tosses Three As Cyclones Romp, 41–0 1D Cedar Rapids Gazette AP https://www.newspapers.com/clip/56073208/isu-csu-football-game/ subscription George Amundson completed 12 of 126 passes for 171 yards, throwing three touchdowns and running for another. Don Greenwood, who started at tight end after Keith Krepfle cracked a neck vertebrae during practice the previous week, caught six passes for 80 yards, including a seven-yard touchdown reception. Moses, who gained 66 yards in twelve carries, suffered a knee injury early in the second quarter and was replaced by Mike Strachan, who had 143 yards in seven carries, including a 24-yard run to set up the third Iowa State touchdown.Moackler Jim September 17, 1972 Cyclones off to rousing start 1D, 4D Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48068071/isu-csu-game-recap/ subscription In the final minutes of the blowout, backup quarterback Wayne Stanley came in and ran for 53 yards, including the final touchdown.Twitty Mike September 17, 1972 Cyclones stun Colorado State, 41–0 23 Fort Collins Coloradoan https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64723313/isu-csu-game-coverage/ subscription Utah At its home opener, Iowa State came back from a 14–16 halftime deficit against Utah to score 28 unanswered points, defeating the WAC team 44–22.Mooney John September 24, 1972 Cyclones Pound Utes D4 The Salt Lake Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64723676/isu-utah-wk-2-1972/Hanson Gordon September 24, 1972 Cyclones Roll; Greenwood Snares Two TD Passes 1D, 2D Cedar Rapids Gazette AP https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64723992/isu-utah-wk-2-1972/ Amundson ran for two touchdowns and threw to Greenwood for two others.Turnbull Buck September 24, 1972 Majors Unhappy: 'Poor Game' 1D, 8D Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64724162/utah-isu-1972-wk-2-recap-part-1/ New Mexico In its second home game against a WAC opponent, Iowa State shutout New Mexico 31–0.Bearman Leroy October 1, 1972 Cyclones Throttle New Mexico in 31–0 rout F1 Albuquerque Journal https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64724554/isu-nmsu-abq-journal-writeup/October 1, 1972 Smith Has Gripe on Lost TD F1 Albuquerque Journal https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64724639/isu-unm-wk-3-1972-postgame-pressers-abq/Maly Phil October 1, 1972 ISU Snaps New Mexico Wishbone 1D, 8D Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64724774/dm-register-recap-isu-unm-1972-wk-3/October 1, 1972 Strachan Rushes Cyclones to Third Straight, 31–0 1D, 4D Cedar Rapids Gazette AP https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64724916/ap-writeup-isu-unm-wk-3-1972/ After its third victory, Iowa State was ranked in the AP Top 20 Poll for the first time in the season.October 3, 1972 Michigan Jumps 3 Spots 2B Iowa City Press-Citizen AP https://www.newspapers.com/clip/65003227/1972-ap-poll-wk-4/ At Colorado 1972 Colorado Buffaloes football team Coming off of a bye week, 18th-ranked Iowa State went on the road as a 13-point underdog for its first Big Eight conference game, suffering its first loss against 13th-ranked Colorado, 22–34.Maly Ron October 15, 1972 Shoddy Cyclones Rip Officials 1D, 10D Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64725227/dm-register-recap-isu-cu-wk-5-1972/October 15, 1972 Cyclone Errors Help Buffs to 34-22 Victory 1D, 2D Cedar Rapids Gazette UPI https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64725384/upi-isu-cu-1972-wk-5/Parker Cliff October 15, 1972 Colorado Clips Iowans In Big 8 14 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64725934/cu-isu-recap-grand-junction-daily/Becker Bob October 15, 1972 Buffs Topple Iowa State 34-22 3E Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64726056/cu-isu-recap-colorado-springs-gazette/ The ranked vs. ranked matchup was attended by a sellout crowd of over 51,000, the largest sporting event in the state of Colorado to that date.Maly Ron October 14, 1972 ISU Hoping To Get Over Hump Today 1S, 4S Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/65005664/isu-cu-1972-dm-register-preview/ The Buffaloes gained a 14–0 lead on the first two drives and never let the Cyclones get closer than seven points for the rest of the game. The Cyclones were stymied by penalties on both sides of the ball, with nine for 121 yards, including a defensive offsides on a Buffaloes field goal attempt that kept the Colorado drive alive.October 15, 1972 Mistakes Hurt Cyclones In 34–22 Loss C1 Sioux City Journal AP https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64725560/ap-isu-cu-wk-5-1972-recap/ Kansas State Iowa State recovered from their loss to Colorado to blow out Kansas State at home 55–22.Maly Phil October 22, 1972 ISU Makes Bowl Scout Drool 1D, 10D Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48014462/des-moines-register-recap-1972-isu-v/Slutsky Mike October 22, 1972 ISU Turns K-State Purple 55–22 1D, 2D Cedar Rapids Gazette https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48014425/des-moines-register-recap-1972-isu-v-ksu/Wright Dave October 22, 1972 Gibson terms Cats play in loss 'pitiful' B1 The Manhattan Mercury https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48014382/Weindruch Larry October 22, 1973 Cyclones Run Wild 1B, 2B Quad-City Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48014305/quad-city-times-1972-isu-v-ksu-recap/October 22, 1972 55-22 Breeze by Cyclones C1 Sioux City Journal AP https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64728306/isu-ksu-wk-6-1972-ap-recap/ At Kansas 1972 Kansas Jayhawks football team No. 15 Iowa State at Kansas No. 15 Cyclones Jayhawks 17 0 14 3 0 0 8 0 October 28 Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS CDT 1:30 p.m. 33,710 yes 1 13:49 ISU Willie Jones 49-yard pass from George Amundson (Tom Goedjen kick) ISU 7–0 1 9:11 ISU Tom Goedjen 41-yard field goal ISU 10–0 1 1:04 ISU George Amundson 71-yard run (Tom Goedjen kick) ISU 17–0 3 12:48 ISU Willie Jones 13-yard pass from George Amundson (Tom Goedjen kick) ISU 24–0 3 8:14 ISU Ike Harris 18-yard pass from George Amundson (Tom Goedjen kick) ISU 31–0 3 7:33 KU Emmett Edwards 15-yard pass from David Jaynes (Rich Jones pass to John Schroll for two-point conversion) ISU 31–8 4 4:42 ISU Tom Goedjen 48-yard field goal ISU 34–8 yes Iowa State went on the road to blow out Kansas 34–8 in the latter's homecoming game.White Maury October 29, 1972 Cyclones Take Charge At Start 1D, 10D Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64728550/dm-register-isu-ks-1972-wk-7/October 29, 1972 Great Day for Amundson as Iowa State Romps, 34–8 1D Cedar Rapids Gazette AP https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64728883/ap-recap-isu-ku-wk-7-1972/ The Cyclones were heavy favorites against the Jayhawks, who were 2–4 but winless in conference play. Kansas quarterback David Jaynes returned from injury for the game.White Maury October 28, 1972 Ball Control Cyclone Key, Says Majors 1S, 4S Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64815632/1972-isu-ku-preview/ Oklahoma thumb|Strachan (#33) breaking free for a run against the Sooners thumb|Opposing lines before a snap In front of an overflow crowd of over 36,000, Iowa State suffered its first home loss in its homecoming game, falling to two-touchdown favorite No. 7 Oklahoma 6–20. Both offenses were hampered by the muddy turf, soaked from a week of rain due to Iowa State's lack of a tarp. Leon Crosswhite and Greg Pruitt combined for over 200 rush yards to establish the dominant Sooners ball control offense, while the Oklahoma defense held Strachan to 50. The Sooners scored first at the beginning of the second quarter when Crosswhite carried for a touchdown on a drive kept alive by a pair of completions from Dave Robertson to John Carroll. Later in the second quarter, a pair of long runs by Amundson and Strachan brought the Cyclones to the Sooner 20. The Sooners defense stiffened there and Amundson slipped while fading on third down. Goedjen kicked a 38-yard field goal to put the Cyclones on the board with nearly five minutes left. The Sooners then marched down the field but stalled near the goal line in the final seconds of the half. Larry Hunt and Steve Burns tackled Robertson for a loss, forcing the Sooners to settle for a Rick Fulcher field goal to bring their lead to 10–3 at the half. In the final minutes of the fourth quarter, Robertson ran for 55 yards on a third and long to the Cyclone 3-yard line before a Pruitt touchdown run put the game out of reach.Turnbull Buck November 5, 1972 ISU Bows in Classic Struggle 1D, 4D Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64736492/dm-register-1972-isu-ou-recap/Schrader Gus November 5, 1972 Oklahoma Fences in I-State 20–6 1D, 2D Cedar Rapids Gazette https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64737290/cedar-rapids-gazette-isu-ou-1972/Bates Dearrel November 5, 1972 Cyclones Can't Budge Sooners 1B, 2B Quad-City Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64737642/qc-times-isu-ou-1972/November 5, 1972 ISU Kneels to Oklahoma C1 Sioux City Journal AP https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64737846/ap-isu-ou-1972/Soldan Ray November 5, 1972 Robertson Pulls OU Through D1, D3 The Sunday Oklahoman https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64738308/oklahoman-1972-ou-isu-recap/Meece Volney November 5, 1972 Leon Shines in 'Tough Fight' D3 The Sunday Oklahoman https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64738551/oklahoman-isu-ou-1972-postgame/ Nebraska Iowa State came close to upsetting No. 3 Nebraska at home but tied at 23 instead due to a missed game-ending extra point by kicker Tom Goedjen.Jurgens Jerry November 12, 1972 ISU 'Boots' Upset, Ties Instead! 1B, 2B Quad-City Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64739137/qc-times-1972-isu-nu/White Maury November 12, 1972 Cyclones Unhappy with Tie 1D, 8D Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64739368/dm-register-isu-nu-1972/Maly Ron November 12, 1972 Dad Brought George to Right Place 1D, 9D Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64739492/george-amundson-post-nebraska-game/Moackler Jim November 12, 1972 Majors: Like to Punch ISU Critic in Mouth 9D Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64739727/johnny-majors-postgame-interview/Ash Tom November 12, 1972 Cyclones Let George Do It for Tie C1, C4 Omaha World-Herald https://dataomaha.com/huskers/history/game/1972-11-11-iowa-state 2020-12-06 2020-12-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201219024027/https://dataomaha.com/huskers/history/game/1972-11-11-iowa-state deadParker Virgil November 12, 1972 Nebraska's Big Red Balloon Goes Psst 1E, 4E Lincoln Journal Star https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13210068/1972-nebraska-isu-part-1-ljs/Vint Tom November 12, 1972 Tie Had UCLA-Like Traits 3E Lincoln Journal Star https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64740365/ljs-isu-nu-analysis-1972/Stoddard Alex November 12, 1972 Cyclones, Huskers Tie 23–23 C1 Sioux City Journal https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64740589/sc-journal-isu-nu-1972-recap/November 12, 1972 ISU Lightning Turns Big Red Blue 1D, 2D Cedar Rapids Gazette AP https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64740682/ap-isu-nu-1972-recap/ At Missouri Iowa State was upset on the road by No. 19 Missouri 5–6. Their only points came on a Goedjen field goal towards the end of the first quarter and a safety on a blocked punt towards the end of the third. After Goedjen missed three field goal attempts, Majors elected to go for it with his team on 4th and goal from the Missouri two-yard line with six minutes left in the 4th quarter. Amundson attempted to run the ball in for the touchdown but was taken down for a loss, and Missouri went on to cap their drive with the game-winning field goal by Greg Hill. Despite their loss, they were invited to the 1972 Liberty Bowl to face Georgia Tech after the other teams being considered for the bowl bid also suffered defeats.Maly Ron November 19, 1972 Liberty Bid Eases Sting for ISU 1D, 4D Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64741568/dm-register-1972-isu-mizzou-recap/Kreisler Fritz November 19, 1972 Hill Boots M.U. Into Bowl 1S Kansas City Star https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64741864/kc-star-1972-isu-mizzou-recap/November 19, 1967 Cyclones to Liberty 1D, 3D Cedar Rapids Gazette AP https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64742122/ap-writeup-isu-mizzou-1972/Broeg Bob November 19, 1972 Mizzou Has Fiesta After 6–5 Victory 1C, 7C St. Louis Post-Dispatch https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64742817/stl-post-dispatch-isu-mizzou-recap-1972/ At Oklahoma State 1972 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team No. 17 Iowa State at Oklahoma State No. 17 Cyclones Cowboys 7 7 0 0 14 7 0 24 November 25 Lewis Field, Stillwater, OK CDT 1:30 p.m. 26,495 yes 1 12:17 OSU Fountain Smith 4-yard run (Eddie Garrett kick failed) OSU 6–0 1 10:02 OSU Alton Gerard 1-yard run (Brent Blackman run) OSU 14–0 1 2:22 ISU Keith Krepfle 10-yard pass from George Amundson (Tom Goedjen kick) OSU 14–7 2 14:19 ISU Willie Jones 25-yard pass from George Amundson (Tom Goedjen kick) Tied 14–14 2 5:25 OSU George Palmer 1-yard run (Eddie Garrett kick) OSU 21–14 4 14:55 OSU George Palmer 1-yard run (Eddie Garrett kick) OSU 28–14 4 11:30 OSU Eddie Garrett 51-yard field goal OSU 31–14 4 8:50 OSU Alfred Nelms 23-yard run (Eddie Garrett kick) OSU 38–14 4 7:25 OSU Brent Blackman 5-yard run (Eddie Garrett kick) OSU 45–14 yes Heading to Lewis Field to face the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the Cyclones' conference finale, Majors sought to avoid another embarrassing defeat before the Liberty Bowl. Although the seventeenth-ranked Cyclones were favored by a touchdown,Hurt Bob November 26, 1972 No Bowl-oney: Pokes, 45–14 C1, C2 The Sunday Oklahoman https://www.newspapers.com/clip/65528919/1972-osu-isu-recap/ the 5–4 Cowboys were eager to obtain their first winning season since 1959, secure third place in the Big Eight standings, and avenge their 55–0 loss to the Cyclones in the previous season.November 25, 1972 Cowboys Set Ambush for Iowa State Today 11 Sioux City Journal AP https://www.newspapers.com/clip/65530028/ap-1972-isu-osu-preview/ Despite early-season upsets of bowl-bound Colorado and Missouri teams, the Cowboys, led by first-year head coach Dave Smith, had not received a bowl invitation and desired to prove their fitness for one. Running a wishbone offense, the Cowboys ranked 4th nationally in rushing yards, powered by quarterback Brent Blackman and running backs George Palmer and Fountain Smith.Turnbull Buck November 25, 1972 We Can't Afford Loss–Majors 1S, 4S Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/65529900/isu-osu-preview/ The Cyclones started hot with a 28-yard completion from Amundson to Moses on the first play of the game, and got a first down at the Cowboys 26 on a 15-yard Strachan run. The game soon went downhill when the Cowboys' Bob Shepard recovered a Larry Marquardt fumble at the Cowboys 22. On second down, the Cowboys ran a prearranged sleeper pass trick play in which they lined up after a quick huddle before Blackman surprised the Cyclones defense with a pass to Tom Stremme, who had not huddled and was uncovered in the flat. Stremme ran for 64 yards before John Schweizer tackled him at the Cyclones 11, saving the touchdown. A Smith run punched the ball in for the touchdown, but Eddie Garrett missed the extra point. Majors challenged the trick play but the referees upheld their decision. Three plays after the kickoff, Amundson lost the ball when he was hit by Doug Tarrant and it was recovered by Jay Cruse who returned it to the Cyclones 4. Alton Gerard punched the ball in for a touchdown and Blackman converted on a run to put the Cowboys up 14–0 in the first five minutes of the game.November 26, 1972 Cowboys Bowl Over Cyclones C1 The Sunday Oklahoman https://www.newspapers.com/clip/65529296/condensed-recap-osu-isu/Turnbull Buck November 26, 1972 Cowboys Bowl Over ISU 1D, 8D Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64743228/isu-osu-1972-dm-register-recap/ Iowa State rallied after Steve Burns recovered a Palmer fumble on the Cyclones 39 and marched 61 yards in 13 plays down the field to score on an Amundson screen pass to Krepfle towards the end of the first quarter. Another Cowboys fumble, this time by Smith, was recovered by Ted Jornov near midfield, allowing the Cyclones drive 51 yards in seven plays to tie the game with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Amundson to Willie Jones in the first minute of the second quarter. However, Amundson was picked off by Lee Stover halfway through the quarter, giving the Cowboys offense starting field position at the Cyclone 39. Overcoming two illegal procedure penalties, the Cowboys drove in on a Palmer run for a 21–14 halftime lead after Blackman lateraled to Smith for a large gain. The third quarter was scoreless, but in the fourth the Cowboys exploded for 24 points on a Palmer touchdown run, a Garrett field goal, an Alfred Nelms touchdown run, and a Blackman touchdown run to seal their 45–14 victory. With the blowout loss, the Cyclones fell to sixth in the conference and were dropped from both polls. At San Diego State In the final regular season game, Iowa State was upset on the road 14–27 by Pacific Coast Athletic Association champions San Diego State, who were 22-point underdogs.Mack Charlie December 1, 1972 Aztecs take on Cyclones A12, A13 Daily Times-Advocate https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64802943/isu-sdsu-1972-preview/ The momentum of the game shifted on the first play of the fourth quarter when a 45-yard Goedjen field goal attempt was blocked by Joe Lavender and returned for a touchdown by Bill Ferguson, tying the game at 14. Phil Danowsky returned the kickoff but fumbled the ball, which was recovered by Ken Jackson to give San Diego State excellent field position at the Iowa State 39-yard line. In three plays, San Diego State quarterback Jesse Freitas passed to Isaac Curtis for the touchdown, giving the Aztecs a 21–14 lead.Mack Charlie December 4, 1972 Bowl sponsors blushing after Aztecs whip ISU A11 Daily Times-Advocate https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64802759/sdsu-isu-1972-recap/ The Aztecs clinched their victory with 4:56 left in the game after Rick Ash intercepted Amundson on the Iowa State 30, and Frank Miller ran for a 1-yard touchdown in four plays to finish the San Diego State scoring drive.December 7, 1972 Aztecs upset Cyclones, odds in winning finale B10 Imperial Beach Star-News https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64803079/sdsu-isu-recap/ The Cyclones thus finished the regular season with a 5–5–1 record.Moackler Jim December 3, 1972 Aztecs Bruise Cyclones' Pride 1D, 5D Des Moines Register https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64744853/dm-register-isu-sdsu-1972/ Roster 1972 Iowa State Cyclones f 10 So John Piekielko QB n 11 Fr Bob Martin QB 12 Sr George Amundson QB y 15 So Wendy Holloway QB 16 Sr Bill Miller QB 17 So Kerry Robinson QB 18 So Wayne Stanley QB 25 So Joe Palmisano TB y 31 Jr Moses Moore FB 32 So Jerry Moses TB 33 So Mike Strachan Mike Strachan (running back) TB y 34 So Jim Wingender TB 39 Jr Craig Sabatini FL 40 So Phil Danowsky FB 43 Jr Bruce Beamon FB 45 Jr Bill Shellabarger FB 48 Jr Larry Marquardt FB 52 So Jeff Jones C 54 Sr Dave Pittman C 57 So Arlen Ciechanowski RG 58 Jr Chuck Blaskovich C 62 So Dom Bosco LG 63 Jr Terry Andringa RT 63 So Gary Little LG 65 So Terry Reelitz C 66 So Kent Barghols LT 67 Jr Mike Ybarra RG 70 Jr Jim Christensen LT 71 Jr Dan Kneller RT 72 So Dennis Olson RT 73 So Sherman Miller LG 74 So Willie Gillis LT 75 Sr Geary Murdock RG 76 So Jerry Allen RT 77 So Steve Berigan RG 77 Jr Henry Lewis RT 78 Jr Jon McCarthy LT 81 Jr Willie Jones FL 82 Jr Charles Penn SE 83 Sr Tom Padjen TE 84 So Don Greenwood TE 85 Jr Ike Harris SE y 91 Jr Keith Krepfle TE y 95 Sr Greg Mulhall FL 13 Sr Dave McCurry S y 17 Jr Scott Bradley S 23 Sr Brian Cannon S 24 Jr Rob Bolks RH 14 So Randy Bozich M 19 Sr Steve Jacobsen RE 27 Sr Jim Steinmueller LB 35 Sr George Campbell RH 37 Sr John Schweizer LB 41 So Gary Forge RLB 44 So Barry Hill LH y Barry Hill (American football) 46 Sr Van Hollaway RLB 47 Sr Matt Blair M y 49 So Barry Johnson MLB 50 Jr John McKillop RLB 51 Jr Tom Karr LLB 53 Sr Ken Caratelli RLB 55 Jr Ted Jornov MLB 56 So Rick Howe RT 59 Sr Bob Banger LB 60 So John Fritsch M y 60 So Brad Storm MLB 61 So Bob Herman RT 64 Sr Steve Burns LLB 64 So Steve Loney RLB y 66 So Greg Vondrak LLB 67 So Dan Falder RE 68 Sr Bob Martinson RT 69 So Greg Thies LT 72 Jr Paul Ridder LT 76 So Duane Ohrt LT 78 Jr Larry Hunt LT 79 Sr Merv Krakau RE y 80 So Tom Jacks LE 90 So Doug Wilke LE 94 Jr Lon Coleman LE 98 So Pierre Gelinas RT 29 So Tom Goedjen K 80 Jr Doug Keown P WR 97 So Doug Lenth K 99 Fr Mark Williams K QB *Johnny Majors (5th year) *Jackie Sherrill (AHC, DC) George Haffner (OC) Joe Avezzano (OL) King Block (RB) Keith Schroeder (LB) George Boutselis (DE) Jim Dyar (DL) Ray Greene (WR) Bobby Roper (Secondary) Keith Kephart (FR) Jerry Fiat (Scout team) Frank Randall (head trainer) http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p16001coll20/id/1942/rec/1 Iowa State vs. New Mexico Official Football Program Iowa State University Department of Athletics 1972 28 References Iowa State Category:Iowa State Cyclones football seasons Iowa State Cyclones football