1967 Arizona Wildcats football team explained

Year:1967
Team:Arizona Wildcats
Conference:Western Athletic Conference
Short Conf:WAC
Record:3–6–1
Conf Record:1–4
Hc Year:1st

The 1967 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1967 NCAA University Division football season. In their first season under head coach Darrell Mudra, the Wildcats compiled a 3–6–1 record (1–4 against WAC opponents), finished in fourth place in the WAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 231 to 162.[1] [2] The team played its home games in Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona.

A major highlight of the season occurred in late September, when the Wildcats captured an upset win at Ohio State, which was one of the biggest wins for the program at the time.[3]

The team's statistical leaders included Mark Reed with 759 passing yards, David Barajas with 337 rushing yards, and Roger Brautigan with 247 receiving yards.[4]

Season notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1967 Arizona Wildcats Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. September 6, 2016.
  2. Web site: Arizona Football 2016 Media Guide. University of Arizona. September 6, 2016. 106. 2016.
  3. News: Arizona stuns Buckeyes, 14–7. Arizona Daily Star. October 1, 1967.
  4. Web site: 1967 Arizona Wildcats Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. September 6, 2016.