1960 Montclair State Indians football team

American college football season February 2026 July 2024 1960 Montclair State Indians football Independent 8–0 Jerry Edwards 1st Dick DeMasi Sprague Field The 1960 Montclair State Indians football team was an American football team that represented Monclair State College (now known as Montclair State University) as an independent during the 1960 college football season. In their first year under head coach Jerry Edwards, the Indians compiled a perfect 8–0 record and outscored opponents by a total of 181 to 54. It was the second undefeated season in Montclair State history and the first since 1947. Despite their undefeated record, Montclair State was not chosen to participate in the NAIA's four-team playoffs.Tribe 11 Ignored Despite 8-0 Mark The Montclair Times December 1, 1960 46 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montclair-times-tribe-11-ignored-des/133319238/ Newspapers.com Junior guard Dick DeMasi was the team captain and received third-team honors from the United Press on the 1960 All-America team.Wins Grid Honor The Montclair Times December 8, 1960 48 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montclair-times-dick-demasi/133318772/ Newspapers.com DeMasi also punted for the team, tallying 1,082 yards on 29 punts (36.6 yards per punt). The team's statistical leaders included Bill Gosalczyk with 125 carries for 611 rushing yards; George Jeck with 46 pass completions on 93 attempts for 529 yards and five touchdowns; Robert Crosley with 18 receptions for 237 yards and a touchdown. The team played its home games at Sprague Field in Montclair, New Jersey. Schedule y y September 24 at 1960 Delaware Valley Aggies Delaware Valley Doylestown, PA W 14-0 1,000 Montclair State Beats Delaware The Herald-News September 26, 1960 21 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-news-montclair-state-beats-de/133317356/ Newspapers.com September 30 1960 Cheyney Wolves Cheyney State Sprague Field Montclair, NJ W 19-7 2,000 Montclair State Wins, 2 freshmen Are Stars: Defeats Cheney (Pa.) State 19-7, in Night Game Before Record Crowd; Area Men Play The Herald-News October 1, 1960 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-news-montclair-state-wins-2/133317625/ Newspapers.com October 8 at 1960 Central Connecticut Blue Devils Central Connecticut New Britain, CT W 34-8 1,500 Central State Trounced 34 to 8 By Montclair The Hartford Courant October 9, 1960 10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/hartford-courant-central-state-trounced/133317780/ Newspapers.com October 15 1960 Trenton State Lions Trenton State Sprague Field Montclair, NJ W 9-6 3,500 Unbeaten Montclair State Tops Trenton on Field Goal The Herald-News October 17, 1960 19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-news-unbeaten-montclair-state/133317959/ Newspapers.com October 22 1960 Gallaudet Bison Gallaudet Sprague Field Montclair, NJ W 38-7 2,000 Montclair State Stays Unbeaten The Record October 24, 1960 31 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-record-montclair-state-stays-unbeate/133318094/ Newspapers.com October 29 at 1960 Kutztown Golden Bears Kutztown State Kutztown, PA W 32-0 1,000 Unbeaten Montclair State Routs Kutztown Eleven, 32-0 The Herald-News October 31, 1960 20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-news-unbeaten-montclair-state/133299959/ Newspapers.com November 5 1960 Millersville State Marauders Millersville State Sprague Field Montclair, NJ W 14-7 1,775 Millersville's Third Defeat Costly In Grid Record Books Intelligencer Journal November 8, 1960 19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/intelligencer-journal-millersvilles-thi/133318372/ Newspapers.com November 12 at 1960 C. W. Post Pioneers C. W. Post Brookville, NY W 21-19 2,000 Post Runs Its Negative Streak To 5, But Looks Good Losing Newsday November 14, 1960 20C https://www.newspapers.com/article/newsday-nassau-edition-post-runs-its-n/133299753/ Newspapers.comNCAA's Wild Card Sub Rule Befuddles Montclair State The Herald-News November 15, 1960 48 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-news-ncaas-wild-card-sub-rul/133319041/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics https://stats.ncaa.org/team/442/stats/13014 National Collegiate Athletic Association February 25, 2024 References Montclair State Category:Montclair State Red Hawks football seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Montclair State Indians football