1966 Waynesburg Yellow Jackets football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1966 Waynesburg Yellow Jackets football West Penn Conference WPC 11–0 2–0 Carl DePasqua 1st NAIA national championWPC champion Champion Bowl W 42–21 vs. 1966 Wisconsin State–Whitewater Warhawks Wisconsin State–Whitewater The 1966 Waynesburg Yellow Jackets football team was an American football team that represented Waynesburg College as a member of the West Penn Conference (WPC) during the 1966 NAIA football season. In their first year under head coach Carl DePasqua, the Yellow Jackets compiled a perfect 11–0 record (2–0 against conference opponents) and won the WPC championship. They advanced to the NAIA playoffs where they defeated 1966 New Mexico Highlands Cowboys New Mexico Highlands in the semifinals and 1966 Wisconsin State–Whitewater Warhawks Wisconsin State–Whitewater in the Champion Bowl to win the NAIA national championship.1966 Waynesburg Yellow Jackets, unbeaten national champs Observer-Reporter Bill Di Fabio December 28, 2013 https://observer-reporter.com/columns/billdifabio/1966-waynesburg-yellow-jackets-unbeaten-national-champs/article_247526af-c3e2-58bb-aa79-b86e555a5ef8.htmlWaynesburg University to honor 1966 national championship football team Herald-Standard George Von Benko October 3, 2016 https://www.heraldstandard.com/sports/local/waynesburg-university-to-honor-1966-national-championship-football-team/article_80bebbb6-3efa-5038-859b-c9286ec38a45.html During the regular season, the Yellow Jackets ranked among the best teams in small college football, averaging 149.4 yards in total defense and 40.2 yards in rushing defense. Running back Rich Dahar was named to the Associated Press 1966 All-Pennsylvania football team.Jackets' Rich Dahar Named To All-State College Team The Morning Herald December 13, 1966 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88663037/jackets-rich-dahar-named-to-all-state/ Newspapers.com Dahar rushed for 233 yards, rand for three touchdowns, and passed for another in the Champion Bowl. Fullback Rich Ripepi was another key player.Jackets Cap Big Year The Pittsburgh Press November 25, 1966 43 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88663275/jackets-cap-big-year/ Newspapers.com Three Waynesburg players went on to play in the NFL: end Don Herrmann (nine seasons in the NFL); end Dave Smith (four seasons); and guard Joe Righetti (two seasons). The team played its home games in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Schedule y y September 17 1966 Slippery Rock Rockets Slippery Rock<ncg> Waynesburg, PA W 31-0 Waynesburg Rips Rockets The Pittsburgh Press September 18, 1966 IV-5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88661792/waynesburg-rips-rockets/ Newspapers.com September 24 at 1966 Susquehanna Crusaders Susquehanna<ncg> Selinsgrove, PA W 6-0 Waynesburg vs Susquehanna The Danville News September 26, 1966 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88661663/waynesburg-vs-susquehanna/ Newspapers.com October 1 1966 Ohio Northern Polar Bears Ohio Northern<ncg> Lima Stadium Lima, OH W 30-7 ONU Drops 30-7 Tilt The Lima News Bill Bassitt October 2, 1966 B2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88662207/onu-drops-30-7-tilt/ Newspapers.com October 8 1966 California Vulcans California (PA)<ncg> Waynesburg, PA W 20-7 October 15 at 1966 Frostburg State Bobcats Frostburg State<ncg> Bobcat Stadium Frostburg, MD W 58-0 Waynesburg 58-0 Victor The Pittsburgh Press October 16, 1966 IV-3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88661365/waynesburg-58-0-victor/ Newspapers.com October 22 1966 Geneva Golden Tornadoes Geneva Waynesburg, PA W 54-7 3,000 Waynesburg Blasts Geneva The Pittsburgh Press October 23, 1966 IV-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88661160/waynesburg-blasts-geneva/ Newspapers.com October 29 1966 West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats West Virginia Wesleyan<ncg> Waynesburg, PA W 13-7 November 5 1966 Findlay Oilers Findlay<ncg> Waynesburg, PA W 7-6 November 12 at 1966 Westminster Titans Westminster (PA) New Wilmington, PA W 14-13 Waynesburg nips Westminster for WPC crown New Castle News November 14, 1966 Pete Mollica 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88660917/waynesburg-nips-westminster-for-wpc/ Newspapers.com November 26 vs 1966 New Mexico Highlands Cowboys New Mexico Highlands<ncg> University Stadium Albuquerque, NM W 30-27 Waynesburg Tests Highlands Touted Offense Today Albuquerque Journal November 26, 1966 B1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88660340/waynesburg-tests-highlands-touted/ Newspapers.comJackets Trip Pokes in Last 14 Seconds The New Mexican November 27, 1966 B4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88660579/jackets-trip-pokes-in-last-14-seconds/ Newspapers.com December 10 vs Whitewater State<ncg> Skelly Field Tulsa, OK W 42-21 Waynesburg Tops Whitewater To Win National Grid Crown Herald-Standard December 12, 1966 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88659736/waynesburg-tops-whitewater-to-win/ Newspapers.comYellow Jackets Sting Hawks, 42 to 21; Control Ball in NAIA Bowl Contest Janesville Daily Gazette December 12, 1966 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88660045/yellow-jackets-sting-hawks-42-to-21/ Newspapers.com References Waynesburg Category:Waynesburg Yellow Jackets football seasons Category:NAIA football national champions Category:West Penn Conference football champions seasons Waynesburg Yellow Jackets football