1972 Bridgeport Purple Knights football team

American college football season January 2025 1972 Bridgeport Purple Knights football Independent 11–0 Ed Farrell 3rd John F. Kennedy Stadium Knute Rockne Bowl W 27–22 vs. 1972 Slippery Rock Rockets Slippery Rock The 1972 Bridgeport Purple Knights football team was an American football team that represented the University of Bridgeport as an independent during the 1972 NCAA College Division football season. In their third year under head coach Ed Farrell, the Purple Knights compiled a perfect 11–0 record, won the New England college division championship, defeated 1972 Slippery Rock Rockets Slippery Rock in the Knute Rockne Bowl, and outscored all opponents by a total of 365 to 172. Bridgeport finished the 1971 season with 10 victories and extended its winning streak to 21 games during the 1972 season. The team played its home games at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Schedule y y September 16 1972 West Chester Golden Rams West Chester John F. Kennedy Stadium Bridgeport, CT W 35-27 September 23 1972 American International Yellow Jackets American International Kennedy Stadium Bridgeport, CT W 28-19 September 30 at 1972 Northeastern Huskies Northeastern Parsons Field Boston, MA W 16-12 4,630 October 7 at 1972 Central Connecticut Blue Devils Central Connecticut Arute Field New Britain, CT W 25-18 6,000 October 14 1972 Wagner Seahawks Wagner Kennedy Stadium Bridgeport, CT W 28-14 October 21 1972 Cortland Red Dragons Cortland Kennedy Stadium Bridgeport, CT W 42-7 October 28 at 1972 Ithaca Bombers Ithaca Ithaca, NY W 28-7 November 4 1972 Southern Connecticut Owls Southern Connecticut Kennedy Stadium Bridgeport, CT W 42-10 November 11 1972 Lock Haven Bald Eagles Lock Haven Kennedy Stadium Bridgeport, CT W 52-28 November 18 at 1972 Springfield Chiefs Springfield Athletic Field Springfield, MA w 42-8 1,300 Unbeaten Bridgeport Team Visits Springfield Today The Bridgeport Telegram Al Young November 18, 1972 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bridgeport-telegram-unbeaten-bridgep/142609416/ Newspapers.comBridgeport rips Springfield, 42-8 The Boston Globe UPI November 19, 1972 77 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-bridgeport-rips-springf/142609813/ Newspapers.com November 24 vs 1972 Slippery Rock Rockets Slippery Rock Convention Hall Atlantic City, NJ (Knute Rockne Bowl) W 27-22 2,667 Bridgeport Beats Slippery Rock 27 to 22: Score With 2:59 Left To Win 21st Straight The Press Atlantic City, NJ November 25, 1972 16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-of-atlantic-city-bridgeport-beats/142606899/ Newspapers.comBridgeport Nips Slippery Rock in Rockne Bowl, 27-22: Cornell Tallies Late Touchdown Bridgeport Telegram Al Young November 25, 1972 10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bridgeport-telegram-bridgeport-nips/142608693/ Newspapers.com References Bridgeport Category:Bridgeport Purple Knights football Category:College football undefeated seasons Bridgeport Purple Knights football