American college football season
The1972 Missouri Tigers football team was anAmerican football team that represented theUniversity of Missouri in theBig Eight Conference (Big 8) during the1972 NCAA University Division football season . The team compiled a 6–6 record (3–4 against Big 8 opponents), finished in a tie for fourth place in the Big 8, and was outscored by opponents by a combined total of 311 to 219.Al Onofrio was the head coach for the second of seven seasons.[ 3] [ 4] The team played its home games atFaurot Field inColumbia, Missouri .
The team's statistical leaders included Tommy Reamon with 454 rushing yards, John Cherry with 861 passing yards and 1,094 yards of total offense, Jon Bastable with 362 receiving yards, and Greg Hill with 61 points scored.[ 5]
Date Time Opponent Rank Site Result Attendance Source September 9 Oregon * W 24–2241,236 [ 6] [ 7] September 23 Baylor * L 0–2742,000 [ 8] September 30 3:30 p.m. California * W 34–2741,000 [ 9] October 7 atOklahoma State L 16–1738,000 [ 10] October 14 at No. 6Nebraska L 0–6276,511 [ 11] October 21 at No. 8Notre Dame * W 30–2659,075 [ 12] October 28 No. 7Colorado W 20–1755,500 [ 13] November 4 atKansas State No. 16 W 31–1437,500 [ 14] November 11 at No. 7Oklahoma No. 14 L 6–1761,826 [ 15] November 18 No. 12Iowa State No. 19 W 6–549,500 [ 16] November 25 Kansas No. 16 L 17–2846,000 [ 17] December 23 vs. No. 15Arizona State * L 35–4951,318 [ 18] *Non-conference game Rankings fromAP Poll released prior to the game All times are inCentral time
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