1955 Miami Redskins football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1955 Miami Redskins football Mid-American Conference MAC 20 15 9–0 5–0 Ara Parseghian 5th Dick Mattern Miami Field MAC champion The 1955 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1955 college football season. In their fifth and final season under head coach Ara Parseghian, the Redskins compiled a perfect 9–0 record (5–0 against MAC opponents), won the MAC championship, and outscored opponents by a combined total of 226 to 47.2005 Miami University Football Media Guide 2005 September 23, 2016 117, 122 http://www.miamiredhawks.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/05-mediaguide.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160116143317/http://www.miamiredhawks.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/05-mediaguide.html dead January 16, 2016 The defense allowed only 5.2 points per game, which remains a Miami school record.2005 Media Guide, p. 154. It was Miami's first undefeated, untied season since 1921. Dick Mattern was the team captain.2005 Media Guide, p. 148. The team's statistical leaders included Tirrel Burton with 722 yards, Tom Dimitroff with 579 passing yards, and Presby Bliss with 218 receiving yards.2005 Media Guide, p. 169. Burton averaged 8.8 yards per carry, which remains a Miami school record.2005 Media Guide, pp. 152, 156. Burton also led the 1955 Miami team in scoring (84 points), pass interceptions (four), and punt returns (14 for 216 yards).Formally inducted on February 21: Five former Redskin greats due Miami "Hall" honors Journal News (Hamilton, OH) 1974-01-20 Bo Schembechler was an assistant coach on the team. Schedule y y 1955 AP y September 24 at Northwestern<ncg> Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL W 25-14 35,000 Miami Upsets N.U., 25-14: Star Ousted, Coach Penalized; Redskins Flay Northwestern Chicago Tribune George Strickler September 25, 1955 II-1, II-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92633677/miami-upsets-nu-25-14-star-ousted/ Newspapers.com October 1 Xavier<ncg> Miami Field Oxford, OH W 13-12 9,465 Miami Boots Inspired Xavier, 13-12 The Cincinnati Enquirer Bill Ford October 2, 1955 71 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92633896/miami-boots-inspired-xavier-13-12/ Newspapers.com October 8 Toledo Miami Field Oxford, OH W 47-0 8,000 Miami Thumps Toledo 47-0 For First Conference Win Dayton Daily News October 9, 1955 IV-4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92634098/miami-thumps-toledo-47-0-for-first/ Newspapers.com October 15 at Marshall Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV W 46-7 Miami Easy Victor, Green Folds, 46-7; Burton Leads Way The Cincinnati Enquirer October 16, 1955 71 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92634291/miami-easy-victor-green-folds-46-7/ Newspapers.com October 22 Ohio<hc> Miami Field Oxford, OH (rivalry) W 34-7 13,500 Unbeaten Miami Blasts Bobcats The Tribune Coshocton, Ohio October 23, 1955 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92634484/unbeaten-miami-blasts-bobcats/ Newspapers.com October 29 at Kent State 18 Memorial Stadium Kent, OH W 19-7 11,000 Kent Bows: Redskins Turn Errors Into TDs The Akron Beacon Journal Phil Dietrich October 30, 1955 1C, 3C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92634733/kent-bows-redskins-turn-errors-into-tds/ Newspapers.com November 5 Bowling Green 13 Miami Field Oxford, OH W 7-0 8,210 First-Half Lead Stands As Miami Wins MAC Crown The Cincinnati Enquirer November 6, 1955 76 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92634915/first-half-lead-stands-as-miami-wins/ Newspapers.com November 12 at Dayton 15 University of Dayton Stadium Dayton, OH W 21-0 11,932 'Skins Defeat Flyers, 21 To 0 Dayton Daily News Joe Burns November 13, 1955 III-1, III-4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92635173/skins-defeat-flyers-21-to/ Newspapers.com November 24 at Cincinnati<ncg> 16 Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH (Victory Bell) W 14-0 25,000 Miami Gets By UC, 14-0, Ends Unbeaten The Cincinnati Enquirer November 25, 1955 28 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92635500/miami-gets-by-uc-14-0-ends-unbeaten/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1955 Miami (OH)) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/414/stats/13492 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 19, 2022 References Miami Category:Miami RedHawks football seasons Category:Mid-American Conference football champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Miami Redskins football