American college football season
The 1962 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Eight Conference during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season . In their fifth season under head coach Jack Mitchell , the Jayhawks compiled a 6–3–1 record (4–2–1 against conference opponents), finished fourth in the Big Eight Conference, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 214 to 116.[1] [2] They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas .
The team's statistical leaders included Gale Sayers with 1,125 rushing yards, Lloyd Buzzi with 118 receiving yards and Rodger McFarland with 366 passing yards.[3] McFarland and Ken Tiger were the team captains.[2]
Schedule [ edit ] Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 22 TCU * L 3–635,000 September 29 at Boston University * W 14–011,000 October 6 Colorado Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS W 35–832,000 [4] October 13 at Iowa State W 29–822,262 October 20 Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS L 7–1338,540 October 27 at Oklahoma State W 36–1718,000 November 3 at Kansas State W 38–016,000 November 10 Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS (rivalry ) L 16–4037,063 November 17 California * Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS W 33–2132,000 November 24 at Missouri T 3–346,000 *Non-conference game Homecoming
1962 Kansas Jayhawks football team roster Players Coaches Offense Defense Special teams Head coach Jack Mitchell
Coordinators/assistant coaches Legend (C) Team captain (S) Suspended (I) Ineligible Injured Redshirt
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