1966 Holy Cross Crusaders football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1966 Holy Cross Crusaders football Independent 6–3–1 Mel Massucco 2nd R. Peter Kimener Fitton Field The 1966 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1966 NCAA University Division football season. Mel Massucco returned for his second year as head coach. The team compiled a record of 6–3–1.2019 Holy Cross Football Fact Book College of the Holy Cross June 15, 2020 122 https://goholycross.com/documents/2019/7/19/19-hc-fb-fb.pdf Worcester, Mass. All home games were played at Fitton Field on the Holy Cross campus in Worcester, Massachusetts. Schedule 1966 small college AP ^ Family Weekend y y September 24 @ Army Michie Stadium West Point, NY L 0-14 28,000 Army 14-0 Victor Over Holy Cross Michael Strauss The New York Times New York, N.Y. September 25, 1966 S1 October 1 Dartmouth<hc> Fitton Field Worcester, MA W 7-6 12,000 Indians Upset, 7-6; Victory Streak Ends at 11 as Holy Cross Wins on Kick Frank Litsky The New York Times New York, N.Y. October 2, 1966 S1 October 8 @ Colgate Andy Kerr Stadium Hamilton, NY T 14-14 8,000 Blocked Kick Lets H.C. Tie Colgate Associated Press October 9, 1966 62 The Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69147143/1966-colgate-hc/ October 15 @ Boston University Nickerson Field Boston, MA W 17-14 15,000 Holy Cross Trips Boston U., 17-14 Associated Press The New York Times New York, N.Y. October 16, 1966 S7 October 22 Syracuse Fitton Field Worcester, MA L 6-28 19,000 Syracuse Gains 28-6 Victory Over Holy Cross After Scoreless First Half Michael Strauss The New York Times New York, N.Y. October 23, 1966 S7 October 29 @ Buffalo Rotary Field Buffalo, NY L 3-35 10,303 Jones Powers Buffalo to 35-3 Victory over Crusaders Associated Press October 30, 1966 57 The Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69150434/1966-buffalo-hc/ November 5 No. 7 UMass^ Fitton Field Worcester, MA W 16-14 15,000 H.C. Tips UMass, 16-14 Clif Keane November 6, 1966 61 The Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69152635/1966-umass-hc/ November 12 Rutgers Fitton Field Worcester, MA W 24-12 6,000 Lentz, Giardi Lift H.C. over Rutgers, 24-12 United Press International November 13, 1966 65 The Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69154018/1966-rutgers-hc/ November 19 Connecticut Fitton Field Worcester, MA W 16-0 5,000 Holy Cross Grounds Up Connecticut, 16-0 Steve Nidetz November 20, 1966 2C The Hartford Courant Hartford, Conn. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69155045/1966-uconn-hc/ November 26 @ Boston College (rivalry) Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA W 32-26 26,000 Holy Cross Tops Boston College, 32-26, on Pass Play in Final 70 Seconds Michael Strauss The New York Times New York, N.Y. November 27, 1966 S3 Schedule/Results (1966 Holy Cross) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/295957 NCAA Statistics National Collegiate Athletic Association November 2, 2025 Statistical leaders Statistical leaders for the 1966 Crusaders included:2019 Holy Cross Football Fact Book College of the Holy Cross June 15, 2020 68–71 https://goholycross.com/documents/2019/7/19/19-hc-fb-fb.pdf Worcester, Mass. Rushing: Jack Lentz, 685 yards and 7 touchdowns on 177 attempts Passing: Jack Lentz, 845 yards, 74 completions and 5 touchdowns on 153 attempts Receiving: Pete Kimener, 409 yards and 2 touchdowns on 33 receptions Scoring: Jack Lentz, 42 points from 7 touchdowns Total offense: Jack Lentz, 1,530 yards (845 passing, 685 rushing) All-purpose yards: Jack Lentz, 704 yards (685 rushing, 19 receiving) References Holy Cross Category:Holy Cross Crusaders football seasons Holy Cross Crusaders football