| Year: | 1962 |
| Team: | Arizona State Sun Devils |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Western Athletic Conference |
| Short Conf: | WAC |
| Coachrank: | T–18 |
| Record: | 7–2–1 |
| Conf Record: | 1–1 |
| Head Coach: | Frank Kush |
| Hc Year: | 5th |
| Captain: | Roger Locke |
| Stadium: | Sun Devil Stadium |
The 1962 Arizona State Sun Devils football team was an American football team that represented Arizona State University in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. In their fifth season under head coach Frank Kush, the Sun Devils compiled a 7–2–1 record (1–1 against WAC opponents), finished in second place in the WAC, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 304 to 126.[1] [2]
The team's statistical leaders included John Jacobs with 1,263 passing yards, Tony Lorick with 704 rushing yards, and Dale Keller with 358 receiving yards.[3]
Gene Felker, Bill Kajikawa, Paul Kemp, Dick Mansperger, and Dick Tamburo were assistant coaches.[4] The team captain was tight end Roger Locke. The Sun Devils finished 6-1-1 at home and 1–1 on the road. Home games were played at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.
In the season opener on September 22, Arizona State delivered a 21-10 road win against Wichita State. Larry Todd completed an 85-yard touchdown pass to Tony Lorick for the Sun Devils.
In the home opener at Sun Devil Stadium, the Sun Devils recorded a 35–0 shutout victory over Colorado State on September 29.
On October 6, ASU ended in a 26–26 tie against Washington State in Tempe. Arizona State allowed a single game school-record with Washington State's three two-point conversions.
The Devils dropped a 15–14 home contest to West Texas State on October 13.
On October 20, Arizona State rebounded with a 44–8 home win over San Jose State. Tony Lorick recorded a 73-yard punt for the Maroon & Gold.
The Sun Devils beat Texas-El Paso 35–7 at Sun Devil Stadium on October 27.
On November 3, ASU prevailed for a 34–15 home victory against Utah State.
The Devils dominated Utah in a 35–7 home win on November 10.
In the home finale on November 17, Arizona State defeated New Mexico State 45-20 for their 5th straight win.
In the Arizona–Arizona State football rivalry game played on November 24 in Tucson, the Sun Devils closed the season with a 20–17 loss to Arizona.
Arizona State's usual offensive lineup included wide receiver Dale Keller, left tackle John Seedborg, left guard Bob Widmer, center Steve Fedorchak, right guard Joe Kush, right tackle Mike Krofchik, tight end Roger Locke, quarterback John Jacobs, halfback Tony Lorick, fullback Mitch Siskowski, and wingback Charley Taylor.[4] Gene Foster, Alonzo Hill, Bob Kec, Joe Pico, Chris Stetzar, and Larry Todd were also on the roster.[5]
Arizona State's individual statistical leaders included:
Arizona State team statistics included the following:
Two Arizona State players received first-team honors on the 1962 All-Western Athletic Conference team: quarterback John Jacobs and tight end Roger Locke. Two others received second-team honors: halfback Tony Lorick and wingback Charley Taylor.[8]
Team awards were presented as follows:
After the 1962 season, Roger Locke played in both the 1962 Blue-Gray Classic and the 1963 Senior Bowl.[10]