American college football season
The1956 Arizona State Sun Devils football team was anAmerican football team that represented Arizona State College (later renamedArizona State University ) in theBorder Conference during the1956 college football season . In their second season under head coachDan Devine , the Sun Devils compiled a 9–1 record (3–1 against Border opponents) and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 306 to 83.[ 1] [ 2]
The team's statistical leaders included Dave Graybill with 578 passing yards, Bobby Mulgado with 721 rushing yards, and Gene Mitcham with 256 receiving yards.[ 3]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 22 Wichita * W 37–916,000 [ 4] September 29 North Texas State * W 27–716,000 [ 5] October 6 atNew Mexico A&M W 28–74,000 [ 6] October 13 atIdaho * W 41–06,500 [ 7] [ 8] October 20 atHardin–Simmons W 26–136,000 [ 9] October 27 San Jose State * W 47–1316,300 [ 10] November 3 San Diego State * W 61–016,000 [ 11] November 10 Texas Western L 0–2816,300 [ 12] November 17 atArizona W 20–025,452 [ 13] November 24 Pacific (CA) * W 19–615,500 [ 14]
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