1972 Ashland Eagles football team

American college football season February 2026 July 2024 1972 Ashland Eagles football Independent 11–0 Fred Martinelli 14th Community Stadium The 1972 Ashland Eagles football team was an American football team that represented Ashland University as an independent during the 1972 NCAA College Division football season. In their 14th year under head coach Fred Martinelli, the Eagles compiled a perfect 11–0 record and outscored all opponents by a total of 354 to 62. The team set 45 school records, led the nation in defense, and was ranked fourth and seventh in the small college polls.Records, Opponents Fall Before Powerful Ashland The News Journal December 4, 1972 25 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-journal-records-opponents-fall-bef/142634649/ Newspapers.com The team's statistical leaders included Ron Slater with 1,689 passing yards; Bob Mahl with 648 rushing yards; Bob Rosati with 794 receiving yards; and John Viar with 72 points scored. The team played its home games at Community Stadium in Ashland, Ohio. Schedule 1972 small college AP y y y September 9 at 1972 Franklin Grizzlies Franklin (IN) Franklin, IN W 14-7 1,800 September 16 1972 Capital Crusaders Capital Community Stadium Ashland, OH W 17-7 5,200 September 23 at 1972 Edinboro Fighting Scots Edinboro Edinboro, PA W 51-7 5,500 September 30 1972 Wittenberg Tigers Wittenberg Community Stadium Ashland, OH W 33-3 5,100 October 7 at 1972 Muskingum Fighting Muskies Muskingum New Concord, OH W 23-10 3,000 October 14 1972 Central State Marauders Central State (OH) Community Stadium Ashland, OH W 27-9 5,200 October 21 at 1972 Ohio Northern Polar Bears Ohio Northern 10 Ada, OH W 27-10 3,200 October 28 1972 Hillsdale Chargers Hillsdale 7 Community Stadium Ashland, OH W 20-6 5,600 Ashland 20 Hillsdale 6 The Akron Beacon Journal October 29, 1972 B10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-ashland-20-hill/142638375/ Newspapers.com November 4 at 1972 Waynesburg Yellow Jackets Waynesburg 5 Waynesburg, PA W 41-0 1,100–1,200 Ashland Smashes Waynesburg, 41-0 The News Journal November 5, 1972 1F https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-journal-ashland-smashes-waynesburg/142637891/ Newspapers.com November 11 1972 Northwood Timberwolves Northwood 6 Community Stadium Ashland, OH W 55-0 4,600 Ashland Clobbers Northwood, 55 to 0 The News Journal Frank H. Valk November 12, 1972 1E https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-journal-ashland-clobbers-northwood/142637064/ Newspapers.com November 18 at 1972 Fairmont State Fighting Falcons Fairmont State 4 Fairmont, WV W 46-3 1,000–1,200 Ashand College Wins 11th by 46-3 The News Journal November 19, 1972 1E https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-journal-ashand-college-wins-11th-by/142633757/ Newspapers.com Final 1972 Cumulative Football Statistics Report https://stats.ncaa.org/team/35/stats/13168 National Collegiate Athletic Association March 3, 2024 References Ashland Category:Ashland Eagles football seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Ashland Eagles football