| Year: | 1962 |
| Team: | Susquehanna Crusaders |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Middle Atlantic Conference |
| Division: | Northern College Division |
| Short Conf: | MAC |
| Record: | 9–0 |
| Conf Record: | 5–0 |
| Head Coach: | Jim Garrett |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Champion: | MAC Northern College Division champion |
The 1962 Susquehanna Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented Susquehanna University as a member of the Middle Atlantic Conference (PAC) during the 1962 NCAA College Division football season. In their third season under head coach Jim Garrett, the Crusaders compiled a perfect 9–0 record, won the MAC Northern College Division championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 242 to 50. The season was part of a 22-game unbeaten streak that began on October 22, 1960, and ended on September 21, 1963.[1] As of the end of the 1962 season, Susquehanna's 22-game winning streak was the longest active streak in the country.[2]
The team averaged 290.3 rushing yards per game. The team's statistical leaders (conference games only) included halfback Larry Erdman with 392 rushing yards; fullback Larry Kerstetter with 30 points; and halfback Terry Kissinger who averaged 38.6 yards per punt.[3] Kerstetter was selected on the all-state football team along with five Penn State players.[4]
Other key players included quarterback Don Green,[5] center John Rolands, guard Richie Caruso, and center Ron Porcorus.[4]