American college football season
The 1966 Memphis State Tigers football team represented Memphis State College (now known as the University of Memphis ) as an independent during the 1966 NCAA University Division football season . In its ninth season under head coach Billy J. Murphy , the team compiled a 7–2 record and outscored opponents by a total of 121 to 96.[1] [2] The team played its home games at Memphis Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee .
The team's statistical leaders included Terry Padgett with 348 passing yards, Terry Padgett with 539 rushing yards, Dale Brady with 176 receiving yards, and Tom Wallace with 36 points scored.[3]
Schedule
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 17 Ole Miss L 0–1350,164 [4]
September 24 at South Carolina W 16–724,404 [5]
October 1 Southern Miss Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN W 6–021,213 [6]
October 15 Quantico Marines Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN W 20–14
October 22 Tulsa Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN W 6–0
October 29 at West Texas State W 26–14
November 12 at Wake Forest Winston-Salem, NC L 7–218,000 [7]
November 19 Cincinnati Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN (rivalry ) W 26–14
November 26 at Houston W 14–1341,313
Homecoming
References
^ "1966 Memphis Tigers Schedule and Results" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 16, 2020 .
^ "Memphis Football 2019 Media Guide" (PDF) . University of Memphis. p. 270. Retrieved August 16, 2020 .
^ "1966 Memphis Tigers Stats" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 16, 2020 .
^ "Ole Miss Rebels top Memphis State in 'dull' contest" . The Jackson Sun . September 18, 1966. Retrieved October 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Gamecocks bow to Memphis St" . The Miami Herald . September 25, 1966. Retrieved January 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "USM loses 6–0 to Tigs" . The Clarion-Ledger . October 2, 1966. Retrieved March 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Wake Forest claims 21–7 win against favored Memphis State" . The Danville Register . November 13, 1966. Retrieved January 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
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