1973 Miami Redskins football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1973 Miami Redskins football Mid-American Conference MAC 17 15 11–0 5–0 Bill Mallory 5th Miami Field MAC championTangerine Bowl champion Tangerine Bowl W 16–7 vs. Florida The 1973 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. In their fifth and final season under head coach Bill Mallory, the Redskins won the Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship, compiled an 11–0 record (5–0 in MAC), outscored its opponents 223 to 76, and defeated Florida 16–7 in the Tangerine Bowl.1973 Miami (OH) RedHawks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 30, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-oh/1973-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Steve Sanna with 927 passing yards, Bob Hitchens with 591 rushing yards, and John Wiggins with 414 receiving yards.1973 Miami (OH) RedHawks Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 30, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-oh/1973.html In January 1974, Mallory left for the University of Colorado of the Big Eight Conference.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=eZEyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=begFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6954%2C1324618 Lawrence Daily Journal-World Kansas Associated Press Buffs' post to Mallory January 12, 1974 9https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=yoxIAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kYMMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1683%2C3594012 Youngstown Vindicator Ohio Bill Mallory takes post January 12, 1974 11https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=WtJOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GwIEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5069%2C3653983 Toledo Blade Ohio Associated Press Miami's Mallory off to Colorado January 12, 1974 16 Schedule 1973 AP Eastern September 15 1:30 p.m. w y Dayton Miami Field Oxford, OH 32–0 7,200 Miami Overwhelming While Blanking UD Dayton Daily News Gary Nuhn September 16, 1973 1D, 3D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92553315/miami-overwhelming-while-blanking-ud/ Newspapers.com September 22 1:30 p.m. w y y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 24–19 53,973 Miami Redskins stage late revolt to ruin Purdue's football opener, 24-19 The Kokomo Tribune Bob Ford September 23, 1973 29 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92553389/miami-redskins-stage-late-revolt-to/ Newspapers.com September 29 7:30 p.m. w y y South Carolina Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 13–11 41,606 For 'Skins, nothing could be finah than to . . . beat South Carlinah, 13-11! Journal-News Hamilton, Ohio Bill Moeller September 30, 1973 C1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92553441/for-skins-nothing-could-be-finah-than/ Newspapers.com October 6 1:30 p.m. w y Marshall Miami Field Oxford, OH 31–6 10,200 Miami Raids Herd, 31-6 The Cincinnati Enquirer David Fuselier October 7, 1973 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92553484/miami-raids-herd-31-6/ Newspapers.com October 13 1:30 p.m. w 20 y Ohio Miami Field Oxford, OH rivalry 10–6 11,800 Miami's Backs On Warpath Dayton Daily News Marty Williams October 14, 1973 1D, 2D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92553564/miamis-backs-on-warpath/ Newspapers.com October 20 1:30 p.m. w y 20 Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH 31–8 22,160 Miami Juggernaut Flattens Falcons The Cincinnati Enquirer David Fuselier October 21, 1973 6C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92553603/miami-juggernaut-flattens-falcons/ Newspapers.com October 27 1:30 p.m. w 16 Toledo Miami Field Oxford, OH 16–0 15,061 Miami's Draudt Dries Out Toledo, 16-0 The Cincinnati Enquirer David Fuselier October 28, 1973 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92553685/miamis-draudt-dries-out-toledo-16-0/ Newspapers.com November 3 1:30 p.m. w y 16 Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI 24–9 18,800 Miami-Kent Showdown Assured Dayton Daily News November 4, 1973 1D, 4D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92559643/miami-kent-showdown-assured/ Newspapers.com November 10 1:30 p.m. w y 17 Kent State 19 Memorial Stadium Kent, OH 20–10 27,363 Redskin Defense Smothers Kent's Championship Bid Akron Beacon Journal Ray Yannucci November 11, 1973 B1, B8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92152657/redskin-defense-smothers-kents/ Newspapers.com November 17 w y 17 Cincinnati Miami Field Oxford, OH rivalry 6–0 13,058 Miami's Opening Kickoff Return Ruins UC; 5h3 Boot, A Bobble, Then 95 Yards For 6-0 Victory The Cincinnati Enquirer Bill Ford November 18, 1973 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92559801/miamis-opening-kickoff-return-ruins-uc/ Newspapers.com December 22 w y y 15 Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL Tangerine Bowl 16–7 37,234 https://www.newspapers.com/image/236422543/?terms=tangerine Yes, Gators, Miami Is For Real, 16–7 Bill Clark subscription Orlando Sentinel newspapers.com December 23, 1973 March 17, 2017 Schedule/Results (1973 Miami (OH)) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/251610 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 22, 2025 References Miami Category:Miami RedHawks football seasons Category:Mid-American Conference football champion seasons Category:Citrus Bowl champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Miami Redskins football