Miami Football Team History
Miami Hurricanes
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Founded: 1925 Stadium: Dolphin Stadium Capacity: 76,500 Colors: Orange, Green & White Coach: Andy Gustafson Conference: Independent-
1962 Season Highlights
Andy Gustafson enters his 15th season as Head Coach at Miami.
1962 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 15 @
Pittsburgh
23
14
W
Sat., Sep. 29 vs.
Texas Christian
21
20
W
Fri., Oct. 5 vs.
Florida State
7
6
W
Sat., Oct. 13 @
Louisiana State
3
17
L
Fri., Oct. 19 vs.
Maryland
28
24
W
Sat., Oct. 27 @
Air Force
21
3
W
Fri., Nov. 2 vs.
Kentucky
25
17
W
Sat., Nov. 10 @
Alabama
3
36
L
Fri., Nov. 23 vs.
Northwestern
7
29
L
Sat., Dec. 1 vs.
Florida
17
15
W
Sat., Dec. 15 @
Nebraska
34
36
L
@ Bronx, NY
1962 Season Totals
Record 7-4
Points Scored 189
Scoring Average 17.2
Points Allowed 217
Defense Average 19.7
Opponents Record 71-36
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 5-1
Away Record 2-3
1962 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
18 7-3-0
Coaches
18 7-3-0
UPI
1962 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1962 All Independent Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.