1962 Colorado State Rams football team explained

Year:1962
Team:Colorado State Rams
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:0–10
Head Coach:Mike Lude
Hc Year:1st
Stadium:Colorado Field

The 1962 Colorado State Rams football team represented Colorado State University as an independent during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. In their first season under head coach Mike Lude, the Rams lost all ten games and were outscored 269 to 66.[1] [2] The winless season extended the program's losing streak to 26 games, dating back to October 1960. The streak was broken with a win in the 1963 season opener.

The team's statistical leaders included John Christensen with 562 passing yards, Phil Jackson with 314 rushing yards, and John Swanson with 160 receiving yards.[3]

The Rams opened the season at Air Force in the inaugural game at the new Falcon Stadium.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1962 Colorado State Rams Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. December 26, 2018.
  2. Web site: 2018 Colorado State Football Media Guide. Colorado State University. 2018. 164, 169. December 26, 2018.
  3. Web site: 1962 Colorado State Rams Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. November 3, 2018.
  4. News: Air Force, 34-0 . Eugene Register-Guard . (Oregon) . Associated Press . September 23, 1962 . 5B.
  5. News: Air Force rips Colorado St., 34-0 . Pittsburgh Press . UPI . September 23, 1962 . 5, section 4.