The 1972 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois during the 1972 Big Ten Conference football season . In their second year under head coach Bob Blackman , the Illini compiled a 3–8 record and finished in a tie for sixth place in the Big Ten Conference .[1]
The team's offensive leaders were quarterback Mike Wells with 837 passing yards, running back George Uremovich with 611 rushing yards, and wide receiver Garvin Roberson with 569 receiving yards.[2] Larry McCarren and defensive end Larry Allen were selected as the team's most valuable players.[3]
Schedule [ ] Date Opponent Site Result September 16 Michigan State L 0–24September 23 No. 1 USC * Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL L 20–55September 30 at No. 14 Washington * L 11–31October 7 No. 16 Penn State * Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL L 17–35October 14 at No. 4 Ohio State L 7–26October 21 No. 6 Michigan Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL L 7–31October 28 at Purdue L 14–20November 4 at Northwestern W 43–13November 11 Indiana Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL W 37–20November 18 Wisconsin Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL W 27–7November 25 at Iowa L 14–15*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
Roster [ ]
1972 Illinois Fighting Illini football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Defense
Special teams
Head coach Coordinators/assistant coaches Legend (C) Team captain(S) Suspended(I) Ineligible
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