1966 Miami Redskins football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1966 Miami Redskins football Mid-American Conference MAC 9–1 5–1 Bo Schembechler 4th Miami Field MAC co-champion The 1966 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University during the 1966 NCAA University Division football season. In their fourth season under head coach Bo Schembechler, the Redskins won the Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship, compiled a 9–1 record (5–1 against MAC opponents), and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 229 to 76.1966 Miami (OH) RedHawks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 30, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-oh/1966-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Bruce Matte with 845 passing yards, Joe Kozar with 633 rushing yards, and John Erisman with 600 receiving yards.1966 Miami (OH) RedHawks Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 30, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-oh/1966.html Schedule September 17 w y y Indiana Seventeenth Street Stadium Bloomington, IN 20–10 28,538 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-redskins-surprise-hoosi/184192577/ The Saginaw News Redskins surprise Hoosiers September 18, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com September 24 w y y Xavier Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, OH 27–3 14,610 https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-miami-nabs-273-vic/124087982/ Springfield News-Sun Miami nabs 27–3 victory over Xavier September 25, 1966 May 5, 2023 Newspapers.com October 1 w Western Michigan Miami Field Oxford, OH 26–7 13,581 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-miami-muscles-bu/184192692/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Miami muscles bunch up on W. Michigan, 26–7 October 2, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com October 8 w Kent State Miami Field Oxford, OH 7–0 16,038 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lima-news-matte-leads-redskins-to-fo/184192802/ The Lima News Matte leads Redskins to fourth victory October 9, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com October 15 w y Marshall Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV 12–0 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade-miami-matte-strike-early-jar/184192935/ The Blade Miami, Matte strike early, jar Marshall October 16, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com October 22 w y Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH rivalry 33–13 20,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/palladium-item-matte-leads-miami-redskin/184193058/ The Palladium-Item Matte leads Miami Redskins in 33–13 MAC grid victory October 23, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com October 29 l Bowling Green Miami Field Oxford, OH 14–17 12,942 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-miami-upset-by-bg-171/184193165/ The Plain Dealer Miami upset by BG, 17–14 October 30, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 w y Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH 24–12 9,011 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-miami-clinches-tit/184193243/ The Indianapolis Star Miami clinches title share November 6, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 w y Dayton Miami Field Oxford, OH 38–6 17,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-redskin-uprisin/184193340/ The Akron Beacon Journal Redskin uprising scalps Dayton November 13, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com November 26 w y y Cincinnati Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH rivalry 28–8 11,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-journal-maimi-redskins-scalp-cats/184193482/ News Journal Miami Redskins scalp 'Cats, 28 to 8 November 27, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1966 Miami (OH)) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/296025 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 22, 2025 References Miami Category:Miami RedHawks football seasons Category:Mid-American Conference football champion seasons Miami Redskins football