1966 Miami Redskins football team

The 1966 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University during the 1966 college football season. In their fourth season under head coach Bo Schembechler, the Redskins won the Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship, compiled a 9–1 record (5–1 against MAC opponents), and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 229 to 76.[1]

1966 Miami Redskins football
MAC co-champion
ConferenceMid-American Conference
1966 record9–1 (5–1 MAC)
Head coachBo Schembechler (4th season)
Home stadiumMiami Field
1966 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
Miami + 5 1 0  9 1 0
Western Michigan + 5 1 0  7 3 0
Bowling Green 4 2 0  6 3 0
Ohio 3 3 0  5 5 0
Kent State 2 4 0  4 6 0
Toledo 1 5 0  2 7 1
Marshall 1 5 0  2 8 0
  • + Conference co-champions

The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Bruce Matte with 845 passing yards, Joe Kozar with 633 rushing yards, and John Erisman with 600 receiving yards.[2]

References

  1. "1966 Miami (OH) RedHawks Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  2. "1966 Miami (OH) RedHawks Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 30, 2015.


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