| Year: | 1972 |
| Team: | Boston College Eagles |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 4–7 |
| Head Coach: | Joe Yukica |
| Hc Year: | 5th |
| Def Coach: | John Petercuskie |
| Dc Year: | 4th |
| Captain: | Dave Bucci, Dave Ellison[1] |
| Stadium: | Alumni Stadium |
The 1972 Boston College Eagles football team represented Boston College as an independent during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Joe Yukica, the Eagles compiled a record of 4–7. Boston College played home games at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.