1962 Miami Hurricanes football team

1962 Miami Hurricanes football
Gotham Bowl, L 34–36 vs. Nebraska
Conference	Independent
Ranking
Coaches	No. 18
Record	7–4
Head coach	Andy Gustafson (15th season)
Home stadium	Miami Orange Bowl

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 1962 Miami Hurricanes football team represented the University of Miami as an independent during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. Led by 15th-year head coach Andy Gustafson, the Hurricanes played their home games at the Miami Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. Miami finished the season 7–4. The team's offense scored 189 points while the defense allowed 217 points. The Hurricanes competed in the final Gotham Bowl, held at Yankee Stadium. Just 6,166 people came to the game, in which the Nebraska defeated Miami, 36–34. It was the only college bowl game ever played at the stadium.

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Rank	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 15	at Pittsburgh		Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA	W 23–14
September 29	TCU		Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL	W 21–20
October 5	Florida State	No. 9	Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL (rivalry)	W 7–6
October 13	at No. 6 LSU		Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA	L 3–17	67,500	[1]
October 19	Maryland		Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL	W 28–24	49,381	[2]
October 27	at Air Force		Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO	W 21–3	32,787
November 2	Kentucky		Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL	W 25–17	43,614	[3]
November 10	at No. 3 Alabama		Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL	L 3–36	43,200	[4]
November 23	Northwestern		Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL	L 7–29
December 1	Florida		Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL (rivalry)	W 17–15	62,441	[5]
December 15	vs. Nebraska		Yankee Stadium Bronx, NY (Gotham Bowl, rivalry)	L 32–34	6,166
Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game

Roster

• QB #10 George Mira, Jr.

Team players drafted into the NFL

Player	Position	Round	NFL club
Roland Benson	Tackle	5	Los Angeles Rams
Jim Mahoney	Linebacker	8	Minnesota Vikings
Nick Ryder	Running back	10	Detroit Lions
Jim Simon	Guard	15	Detroit Lions
Ben Dentel	Center	15	Chicago Bears
Ben Rizzo	Defensive back	20	Philadelphia Eagles

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References

1. "Stovall dashes for big TD as LSU stifles Miami, 17–3". The Atlanta Journal & Constitution. October 14, 1962. Retrieved October 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Miami wins, 28–24, on Mira's passing". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. October 20, 1962. Retrieved January 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Miami overcomes Kentucky, 25–17". The Atlanta Constitution. November 3, 1962. Retrieved October 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Alabama comeback trounces Miami". The Commercial Appeal. November 11, 1962. Retrieved October 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Mira-led Miami nedges Florida". San Angelo Standard-Times. December 2, 1962. Retrieved October 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "1963 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2007.