1968 Miami Redskins football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1968 Miami Redskins football Mid-American Conference MAC 7–3 5–1 Bo Schembechler 6th Bob Babich Bob Babich Miami Field The 1968 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. In their sixth and final season under Bo Schembechler, Miami compiled a 7–3 record (5–1 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 240 to 99.1968 Miami (OH) RedHawks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 24, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-oh/1967-schedule.html2005 Miami University Football Media Guide 2005 September 23, 2016 118, 122 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mioh/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/113-150_History.pdf September 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160927063151/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mioh/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/113-150_History.pdf dead The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Kent Thompson with 970 passing yards, halfback Cleveland Dickerson with 736 rushing yards, and end Mike Palija with 334 receiving yards.1968 Miami (OH) RedHawks Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 30, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-oh/1968.html The team's defense allowed only 9.9 points per game, the best among 119 NCAA University Division football teams. Linebacker Bob Babich was selected as a first-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association, Time magazine, and The Sporting News.Coaches All-America Tab Gilbert, Levias, Gipson The Waco News-Tribune December 3, 1968 3B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3367411/1968_afca_all_america_team/TIME's All-America: The Pick of the Pros Time 1968-12-20 He also won the MAC and Miami most valuable player awards.2005 Media Guide, pp. 148-149. Eight Miami players were selected as first-team All-MAC players: Babich, tight end Gary Arthur, defensive back Dick Boron, offensive tackle Dave Hutchins, defensive tackle Errol Kahoun, defensive end Merv Nugent, linebacker Bob Rieber, and offensive guard Larry Thompson.2005 Media Guide, p. 147. Babich was the team captain.2005 Media Guide, p. 148. Schedule September 14 w y y Xavier Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, OH 28–7 13,681 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-miami-spoils-xu/124067404/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Miami spoils XU's debut, 28–7 September 15, 1968 May 4, 2023 Newspapers.com September 21 l y y Pacific (CA) Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 20–21 13,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/oakland-tribune-pacific-edges-miami-21/183721048/ Oakland Tribune Pacific edges Miami, 21–20 September 22, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com September 28 w Western Michigan Miami Field Oxford, OH 28–0 14,112 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-miami-rolls-pas/183721126/ The Akron Beacon Journal Miami rolls past Western September 29, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 5 w Kent State Miami Field Oxford, OH 24–0 14,622 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade-miami-throttles-kent-state-24/183721169/ The Blade Miami throttles Kent State, 24–0 October 6, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 12 w y Marshall Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV 46–0 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-marshall-axed/183721219/ The Orlando Sentinel Marshall axed October 13, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 19 l y Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH rivalry 7–24 20,451 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-bryant-bomb-fla/183720709/ The Akron Beacon Journal Bryant bomb flattens Redskins October 20, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 26 w Bowling Green Miami Field Oxford, OH 31–7 10,722 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-miami-crushes-bowl/183721284/ The Indianapolis Star Miami crushes Bowling Green October 27, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com November 2 w y Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH 21–17 16,276 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade-miami-thwarts-tu-2117/183721336/ The Blade Miami thwarts TU, 21–17 November 3, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com November 9 w y Dayton Miami Field Oxford, OH 14–0 11,896 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-miami-wins-140/183637512/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Miami wins, 14–0, by holding Dayton to 26 yards November 10, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com November 23 l y y Cincinnati Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH rivalry 21–23 13,028 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-obriens-climac/183595812/ The Cincinnati Enquirer O'Brien's climactic FG wins for UC, 23–21 November 24, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1968 Miami (OH)) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/130225 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 22, 2025 References Miami Category:Miami RedHawks football seasons Miami Redskins football