1963 Detroit Titans football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1963 Detroit Titans football Independent 2–6–1 John Idzik 2nd University of Detroit Stadium The 1963 Detroit Titans football team represented the University of Detroit as an independent during the 1963 NCAA University Division football season. In their second year under head coach John Idzik, the Titans compiled a 2–6–1 record and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 221 to 116.1963 Detroit Mercy Titans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 23, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/detroit-mercy/1963-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included Tom Zientek with 574 passing yards, Fred Beier with 766 rushing yards and 48 points scored, and George Walkosky with 135 receiving yards.1963 Detroit Mercy Titans Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 24, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/detroit-mercy/1963-schedule.html Schedule y y September 21 at Bowling Green University Stadium Bowling Green, OH L 14-27 Bowling Green Wins on 15-Point Finish: Fourth-Quarter Sag Beats U-D, 27-14 Detroit Free Press Jack Berry September 22, 1963 1D, 6D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121028839/bowling-green-wins-on-15-point-finish/ Newspapers.com September 27 1963 Northern Michigan Wildcats Northern Michigan University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI W 20-7 14,757 Titans Bounce Back, 20-7: U-D Aerials Cut Down Northern Detroit Free Press Jack Berry September 28, 1963 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121028661/titans-bounce-back-20-7-u-d-aerials/ Newspapers.com October 4 Boston College University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI L 12 20 16,460 Titans Gamble, Fall to BC, 20-12 Detroit Free Press Jack Berry October 5, 1963 1C, 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121074594/titans-gamble-fall-to-bc-20-12/ Newspapers.com October 12 at Kentucky Stoll Field/McLean Stadium Lexington, KY L 18-35 26,000 Kentucky Wins Free-Scoring Game From Detroit, 35-18 Sunday Herald-Leader October 16, 1963 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121073359/kentucky-wins-free-scoring-game-from/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Cincinnati Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH L 0-35 16,000–16,500 Ground-Gobbling Bearcats Plow Under Detroit, 35-0 Cincinnati Enquirer Dick Forbes October 20, 1963 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121073729/ground-gobbling-bearcats-plow-under/ Newspapers.com Summary Of Football Game Statistics – Home Team (Cincinnati vs. Xavier) https://web1.ncaa.org/app_data/statsPDFArchive/MFB1/1963/140.00_H_812.00_19631005_35_22.pdf National Collegiate Athletic Association May 9, 2025 October 26 at Dayton Baujan Field Dayton, OH T 14-14 13,200 Hussion Hustles UD to 14-14 Tie Dayton Daily News Joe Burns October 27, 1963 IV-1, IV-4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121074218/hussion-hustles-ud-to-14-14-tie/ Newspapers.com November 2 at Houston Rice Stadium Houston, TX L 18-55 15,000 Houston Humbles U-D, 55-18 Detroit Free Press November 3, 1953 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121029318/houston-humbles-u-d-55-18/ Newspapers.com November 8 Villanova University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI L 14-28 16,763 28-14 Mistake: Villanova 6th To Beat U-D Detroit Free Press Jack Berry November 9, 1963 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121028431/28-14-mistake-villanova-6th-to-beat-u-d/ Newspapers.com November 15 Xavier University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI W 6-0 Titans Surprise Xavier, 6-0: Beier Scores, Then Defense Holds On Detroit Free Press Jack Berry November 16, 1963 1C, 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121028160/titans-surprise-xavier-6-0/ Newspapers.com November 23 at Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH Cancelled References External links 1963 University of Detroit football programs Detroit Category:Detroit Titans football seasons Detroit Titans football Detroit Titans football