1972 Miami Redskins football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1972 Miami Redskins football Mid-American Conference MAC 7–3 2–3 Bill Mallory 4th Bob Hitchens Mike Poff Bob Williams Miami Field The 1972 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. In their fourth season under head coach Bill Mallory, Miami compiled a 7–3 record (2–3 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for fourth place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 207 to 117.1972 Miami (OH) RedHawks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 24, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-oh/1972-schedule.html2005 Miami University Football Media Guide 2005 September 23, 2016 118, 122 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mioh/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/113-150_History.pdf September 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160927063151/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mioh/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/113-150_History.pdf dead The team's defense allowed only 11.7 points per game, which ranked 12th among 128 NCAA University Division football teams. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Steve Williams with 676 passing yards, tailback Bob Hitchens with 1,370 rushing yards, and John Viher with 414 receiving yards.1972 Miami (OH) RedHawks Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 30, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-oh/1972.html Hitchens won the Miami most valuable player award and the MAC Offensive Player of the Year award.2005 Media Guide, p. 149. Mike Poff and Bob Williams were the team captains.2005 Media Guide, p. 148. Schedule Eastern September 16 w y Dayton Miami Field Oxford, OH 34–7 9,252 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lima-news-hitchens-four-scores-pace/181939628/ The Lima News Hitchens' four scores pace Redskins to win September 17, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com September 23 l Bowling Green Miami Field Oxford, OH 7–16 11,518 https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-falcons-whip-miami/181938382/ Springfield News-Sun Falcons whip Miami, 16–7 September 24, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com September 30 w y Xavier Miami Field Oxford, OH 25–7 11,100 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116764559/early-fumbles-hurt-xu-as-maimi-romps-25/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Early fumbles hurt XU as Miami romps, 25–7 October 1, 1972 January 18, 2023 Newspapers.com October 7 1:30 p.m. w y y Marshall Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV 22–7 9,475 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-hitchens-rambles-past/181872402/ Dayton Daily News Hitchens rambles past Marshall 22–7 October 8, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com October 14 w Ohio Miami Field Oxford, OH rivalry 31–7 16,753 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-redskins-open-up/181939739/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Redskins open up on Ohio U., 31–7 October 15, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com October 21 7:31 p.m. w y y South Carolina Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 21–8 40,351 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-hitchens-gets-miami-ov/139504562/ Dayton Daily News Hitchens gets Miami over S.C. October 22, 1972 January 24, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 1:30 p.m. l y Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH 21–35 14,281 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade-stunning-rockets-smash-miami/181939881/ The Blade Stunning Rockets smash Miami, 35–21 October 29, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com November 4 w Western Michigan Miami Field Oxford, OH 38–8 13,191 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-miami-buries-last/181939443/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Miami buries last Western MAC hope November 5, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com November 11 l Kent State Miami Field Oxford, OH 10–21 7,165 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lima-news-flashes-shackle-miami-11/181937902/ The Lima News Flashes shackle Miami 11 November 12, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com November 18 1:30 p.m. w y y Cincinnati Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH rivalry 23–0 7,695 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-miami-belts-cincinnati/181871870/ The Plain Dealer Miami belts Cincinnati, sets marks November 19, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1972 Miami (OH)) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/251610 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 22, 2025 References Miami Category:Miami RedHawks football seasons Miami Redskins football