1972 Utah Utes football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1972 Utah Utes football Western Athletic Conference WAC 6–5 5–2 Bill Meek 5th Jim LaRue 5th Robert Rice Stadium 1971 The 1972 Utah Utes football team was an American football team that represented the University of Utah as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. In their fifth season under head coach Bill Meek, the Utes compiled an overall record of 6–5 with a mark of 5–2 against conference opponents, tying for second place in the WAC. Home games were played on campus at Robert Rice Stadium in Salt Lake City. Schedule 1972 AP Mountain September 16 l y y Texas Tech Jones Stadium Lubbock, TX 2–45 38,180 https://www.newspapers.com/article/austin-american-statesman-tech-shows-new/156788043/ The Austin American-Statesman Tech shows new weapon, rules, 45–2 September 17, 1972 October 8, 2024 Newspapers.com September 23 l y y Iowa State Clyde Williams Field Ames, IA 22–44 28,885 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-nonpareil-cyclones-claim-win-o/156788099/ The Daily Nonpareil Cyclones claim win over Utah 44–22 September 24, 1972 October 8, 2024 Newspapers.com September 30 w y y Washington State Martin Stadium Pullman, WA 44–25 20,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-utah-beats-cougars/156788250/ The Spokesman-Review Utah beats Cougars 44–25 October 1, 1972 October 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 w UTEP Robert Rice Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 39–20 20,860 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-utah-snares-3920/156788345/ The Salt Lake Tribune Utah snares 39–20 victory on AstroTurf October 8, 1972 October 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 l y Arizona State Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 48–59 49,168 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-furious-utah-rally/156785183/ The Salt Lake Tribune Furious Utah rally fails as Devils nab 59–48 win October 15, 1972 October 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 w y Wyoming War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 27–6 13,185 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ogden-standard-examiner-utes-handle/156788453/ The Ogden Standard-Examiner Utes handle mud, snow, Cowboys in WAC tussle October 22, 1972 October 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 w y New Mexico Robert Rice Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 59–14 21,869 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-redskins-rip-lobo/156788603/ The Salt Lake Tribune Redskins rip Lobo squad October 29, 1972 October 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 4 w Arizona Robert Rice Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 28–27 19,236 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-utah-nips-arizona/156788746/ The Arizona Republic Utah nips Arizona, 28–27 November 5, 1972 October 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 l y y Utah State Romney Stadium Logan, UT rivalry 16–44 19,434 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nevada-state-journal-adams-561-yards-se/156788902/ Nevada State Journal Adams' 561 yards set NCAA record November 12, 1972 October 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 l BYU Robert Rice Stadium Salt Lake City, UT rivalry 7–16 24,917 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald-cougars-snuff-utes-bow/156787463/ The Daily Herald Cougars snuff Ute's bowl hopes, 16–7 November 19, 1972 October 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 25 w Colorado State Robert Rice Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 62–36 10,839 November 26, 1972 Rams end season with 62–36 loss to Utah 23 Fort Collins Coloradoan https://www.newspapers.com/clip/65014739/csu-utah-1972-recap/ Newspapers.com http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/utah/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/09-mfootbl-mg-156-183.pdf Ute Record Book University of Utah October 21, 2009 July 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110713210940/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/utah/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/09-mfootbl-mg-156-183.pdf dead 1972 NCAA Football Statistics (Utah) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/251796 National Collegiate Athletic Association October 8, 2024 Game summaries BYU BYU Cougars 2; text-align:center collapsed BYU Cougars (5–4) at Utah Utes (5–4) November 18, 1972 BYU 7 2 0 7 Utah 0 0 7 0 Robert Rice Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah 24,917 Overcast, 47 F C Box Score First quarter BYU – Steve Stratton 4-yard run (John Monahan kick). BYU 7–0. Second quarter BYU – Safety. BYU 9–0. Third quarter UTAH – Ike Spencer 70-yard run (Fleming Jensen kick). BYU 9–7. Fourth quarter BYU – George Gourley 24-yard interception return (John Monahan kick). BYU 16–7. Top passers BYU – Dave Terry – 7/13, 71 yards UTAH – Daniel Payne – 3/17, 38 yards, 4 INT Top rushers BYU – Pete Van Valkenburg – 37 rushes, 158 yards UTAH – Ike Spencer – 11 rushes, 101 yards, TD Top receivers BYU – John Betham – 3 receptions, 32 yards UTAH – Stephen Odom – 2 receptions, 20 yards Personnel 1972 Utah Utes y Jr Don Van Galder QB Bill Meek (5th year) References External links Game program: Utah at Washington State – September 30, 1972 – Martin Stadium debut Utah Category:Utah Utes football seasons Utah Utes football