1972 LSU Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1972 LSU Tigers football Southeastern Conference SEC 10 11 9–2–1 4–1–1 Charles McClendon 11th Tiger Stadium Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl L 17–24 vs. Tennessee The 1972 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University (LSU) as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. Led by 11th-year head coach Charles McClendon, the Tigers compiled an overall record of 9–2–1, with a mark of 4–1–1 in conference play, and finished third in the SEC.1972 LSU Fighting Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 24, 2023 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisiana-state/1972-schedule.html LSU and SEC rivals Georgia and Ole Miss became the last major universities to desegregate their varsity football squads this season. The September 30 game against Wisconsin marked the first appearance of a Big Ten Conference team at Tiger Stadium. Only three other Big Ten teams have played at Baton Rouge since: Indiana in 1978, Ohio State in 1987 and UCLA in 2024 (Maryland, Nebraska and USC each played in Baton Rouge before joining the Big Ten.). LSU introduced a new helmet logo, a tiger head above the letters "LSU" inside a purple circle, a logo which was used through 1976. Also, player names were placed on jerseys for the first time. Schedule 1972 AP Central September 16 7:30 p.m. w y 9 Pacific (CA) Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 31–13 66,574 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-lsu-gets-past/134029945/ The San Francisco Examiner LSU gets past feisty UOP, 31–13 September 17, 1972 October 24, 2023 Newspapers.com September 23 w y 8 Texas A&M Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry 42–17 68,538 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-jones-hurls-lsu/134030039/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Jones hurls LSU past A&M 42–17 September 24, 1972 October 24, 2023 Newspapers.com September 30 w y 9 Wisconsin Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 27–7 69,142 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune/126494002/ The La Crosse Tribune Badgers lose to LSU, 27–7 October 1, 1972 October 24, 2023 Newspapers.com October 7 w y y 8 Rice Rice Stadium Houston, TX 12–6 60,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-lsu-alive-and-kicking-asfter-r/134030193/ The Shreveport Times LSU alive and Kicking asfter Rice scare October 8, 1972 October 24, 2023 Newspapers.com October 14 w 8 Auburn 9 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry 35–7 70,132 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-lsus-jones-passes-auburn-di/134030276/ Tulsa Daily World LSU's Jones passes Auburn dizzy, 35–7 October 15, 1972 October 24, 2023 Newspapers.com October 21 w 7 Kentucky Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 10–0 64,601 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-lsu-keeps-up-with-jones-boy/133906655/ The Shreveport Times LSU keeps up with Jones boy October 22, 1972 October 24, 2023 Newspapers.com November 4 w y 6 Ole Miss Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry 17–16 70,502 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-world-lsu-whips-rebs-on-final-play/133908413/ Daily World LSU whips Rebs on final play November 5, 1972 October 22, 2023 Newspapers.com November 11 l y 6 Alabama 2 Legion Field Birmingham, AL rivalry 21–35 72,039 Delbert Reed Hot hand for Terry B1 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=XUmZziu-z7kC&dat=19721110&printsec=frontpage&hl=en The Tuscaloosa News November 12, 1972 June 29, 2014UPI Davis sparks Alabama past unbeaten Louisiana State 2C https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gLgsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2wkEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3409%2C2717760 Star-News November 12, 1972 June 29, 2014 November 18 w 8 Mississippi State Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry 28–14 60,589 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pensacola-news-journal-bengals-strike-la/133905753/ Pensacola News Journal Bengals strike late, 28 to 14 November 19, 1972 October 22, 2023 Newspapers.com November 25 t y 8 Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL rivalry 3–3 46,391 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-news-sentinel-gators-save/133969679/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Gators save tie in stormy finish November 26, 1972 October 23, 2023 Newspapers.com December 2 w y y 11 Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA Battle for the Rag 9–3 85,372 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87161728/tigers-nudge-rugged-wave/ The Shreveport Times Tigers nudge rugged Wave December 3, 1972 October 15, 2021 Newspapers.com December 30 l y 10 Tennessee 11 Houston Astrodome Houston, TX Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl 17–24 52,961 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101343754/quick-striking-vols-muzzle-bengals-late/ The Commercial Appeal Quick-striking Vols muzzle Bengals' late charge December 31, 1972 May 7, 2022 Newspapers.com Rankings 1972 NCAA University Division football rankings AP 0 14 11 9 8 9 8 8 7 6 6 6 8 8 11 10 11 Coaches 0 13 11 8 9 9 7 8 7 6 7 6 7 9 12 10 Game summaries Auburn LSU Tigers 2; text-align:center collapsed #9 Auburn Tigers at #8 LSU Tigers October 14, 1972 7:30 p.m. CDT Auburn 0 7 0 0 LSU 14 7 7 7 Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70,132 "Tigers Outclass Auburn." Ocala Star-Banner. p. 2C. 1972-Oct-15. Retrieved 2022-Dec-07. First quarter LSU – Jones 7-yard run (Jackson kick). LSU 7–0. Drive: 67 yards. LSU – Keigley 19-yard pass from Jones (Jackson kick). LSU 14–0. Drive: 69 yards. Second quarter AUB – Henley 1-yard run (Jett kick). LSU 14–7. LSU – Boyd 19-yard pass from Fakier (Jackson kick). LSU 21–7. Third quarter LSU – Keigley 19-yard pass from Jones (Jackson kick). LSU 28–7. Fourth quarter LSU – Keigley 27-yard pass from Jones (Jackson kick). LSU 35–7. Top passers LSU – Bert Jones – 10/14, 183 yards, 3 TD Top rushers LSU – Bert Jones – 8 rushes, 60 yards, TD Ole Miss 1972 Ole Miss Rebels football team Magnolia Bowl LSU Tigers 2; text-align:center collapsed Ole Miss Rebels at #6 LSU Tigers November 4, 1972 Ole Miss 3 3 7 3 LSU 7 3 0 7 Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70,502 Ocala Star-Banner, 1972 Nov 05. First quarter MISS – Steve Lavinghouze 42-yard field goal. Ole Miss 3–0. Drive: LSU – Bert Jones 6-yard run (Rusty Jackson kick). LSU 7–3. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards. Second quarter LSU – Rusty Jackson 29-yard field goal. LSU 10–3. Drive: MISS – Steve Lavinghouze 38-yard field goal, 0:00. LSU 10–6. Drive: Third quarter MISS – Norris Weese 1-yard run (Steve Ladinghouze kick). Ole Miss 13–10. Drive: 16 plays, 69 yards. Fourth quarter MISS – Steve Lavinghouze 40-yard field goal. Ole Miss 16–10. Drive: LSU – Brad Davis 10-yard pass from Bert Jones (Rusty Jackson kick), 0:00. LSU 17–16. Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 3:02. Top passers MISS LSU Top rushers MISS LSU Top receivers MISS LSU Bert Jones set school career records for completions, touchdowns and total offense.And the Valley Shook. Retrieved 2020-Feb-24. Roster 1972 LSU Tigers f Ken Addy RB Jim Benglis RB 89 Brad Boyd TE 3 Sr Al Coffee SB Loyd Daniel OL Chris Dantin RB Brad Davis RB Jimmy Elkins OL Joe Fakier WR Ben Jones RB 7 Sr Bert Jones QB y Jim Kadi RB Gerald Keigley WR Logan Killen OL 1 Sr Jimmy LeDoux WR 16 Paul Lyons QB 5 Mike Miley QB Phil Murray OL Steve Rogers RB Randy Russell OL Steve Streete OL Chuck Williamson TE 99 Fr Kenny Bordelon DE Tommy Butoud DL Dale Cangelosi DB 55 Jr Warren Capone LB y Steve Cassidy DL Gary Champagne LB Skip Cormier DL Rand Dennis DB Jim Gainey DL Bo Harris LB Norm Hodgins DB 64 Jr Tyler Lafauci DT 91 Binks Miciotto DL 17 Jr Frank Racine S Pepper Rutland LB 11 Jr John Staggs S Mike Williams DB 38 Roland Skelton Jr DB 79 Sr John Wood John Wood (American football) DE y 8 Rusty Jackson K https://lsusports.net/sports/football/roster/1972 *Charles McClendon Team players drafted into the NFL 2 LSU Tigers Player Position Round Pick NFL team Bert Jones Quarterback12 Baltimore ColtsJohn WoodDefensive tackle370 Denver Broncos https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1973.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071221231842/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1973.htm 2007-12-21 1973 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com References LSU Category:LSU Tigers football seasons LSU Tigers football Category:Long stubs with short prose