1962 Utah State Aggies football team

The 1962 Utah State Aggies football team was an American football team that represented Utah State University as an independent during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. In their fourth season under head coach John Ralston, the Aggies compiled an 8–2 record and outscored all opponents by a total of 273 to 139.^[1][2]

1962 Utah State Aggies football
Conference	Independent
Record	8–2
Head coach	John Ralston (4th season)
Seasons ← 1961 1963 →

1962 NCAA University Division independents football records

v t e	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
Memphis State			–					8	–	1	–	0
Oregon State			–					9	–	2	–	0
No. 9 Penn State			–					9	–	2	–	0
West Texas State			–					9	–	2	–	0
Boston College			–					8	–	2	–	0
Utah State			–					8	–	2	–	0
Villanova			–					7	–	3	–	0
Buffalo			–					6	–	3	–	0
Oregon			–					6	–	3	–	1
Houston			–					7	–	4	–	0
Miami (FL)			–					7	–	4	–	0
Army			–					6	–	4	–	0
Holy Cross			–					6	–	4	–	0
Louisville			–					6	–	4	–	0
Xavier			–					6	–	4	–	0
Florida State			–					4	–	3	–	3
Air Force			–					5	–	5	–	0
Montana			–					5	–	5	–	0
Navy			–					5	–	5	–	0
Notre Dame			–					5	–	5	–	0
Pacific (CA)			–					5	–	5	–	0
Pittsburgh			–					5	–	5	–	0
Syracuse			–					5	–	5	–	0
Texas Western			–					4	–	5	–	0
New Mexico State			–					4	–	6	–	0
Colgate			–					3	–	5	–	1
Idaho			–					2	–	6	–	1
San Jose State			–					2	–	8	–	1
Boston University			–					2	–	7	–	0
Dayton			–					2	–	8	–	0
Detroit			–					1	–	8	–	0
Hardin–Simmons			–					1	–	9	–	0
Colorado State			–					0	–	10	–	0
Rankings from AP Poll

The team's statistical leaders included Jim Turner with 414 passing yards and 70 points scored (six touchdowns, 25 extra points, and three field goals), Roger Leonard with 348 rushing yards, and John Matthews with 223 receiving yards.^[3][4] Other notable players on the 1962 team included Bill Munson, who later played quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions, and Steve Shafer, who later played defensive back for the BC Lions.

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 15	at San Jose State	Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA	W 29–18	18,044
September 22	at Idaho	Bronco Stadium Boise, ID	W 45–7	8,617
September 29	Montana	Romney Stadium Logan, UT	W 43–20	9,175
October 6	at Montana State	Gatton Field Bozeman, Montana	W 41–13	7,200
October 13	at New Mexico	Zimmerman Field Albuquerque, NM	L 13–14	28,213	^[5]
October 20	Colorado State	Romney Stadium Logan, UT	W 21–0	6,484
October 27	BYU	Romney Stadium Logan, UT (rivalry)	W 27–21	13,405	^[6]
November 3	at Arizona State	Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ	L 15–34	29,393	^[7]
November 10	Wyoming	Romney Stadium Logan, UT (rivalry)	W 20–6	10,275	^[8]
November 17	at Utah	Ute Stadium Salt Lake City, UT (rivalry)	W 19–6	15,000	^[9]

References

1. "1962 Utah State Aggies Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
2. "2018 Utah State Football Media Guide" (PDF). Utah State University. 2018. pp. 190, 195.
3. "1962 Utah State Aggies Stats". SR/College Football. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
4. 2018 Media Guide, pp. 154-155.
5. "U. Wins Homecoming Tilt: Lobos Rebound To Top Utags By 14-13 Score". Albuquerque Journal. October 14, 1962. pp. 1A, C4 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Aggies Tip Cougars 27-21". The Sunday Herald (Provo, UT). October 28, 1962. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
7. "Sun Devils Bash Utah State, 34-15". The Arizona Republic. November 4, 1962. pp. 1C, 2C – via Newspapers.com.
8. "Wyoming Falls 20-6 To Aggies at Logan". The Ogden Standard-Examiner. November 11, 1962. p. 3C – via Newspapers.com.
9. "Utah State Makes It Two in a Row By Handing Redskins 19-6 Setback". 2C – via Newspapers.com.