| Year: | 1972 |
| Team: | Madison Dukes |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 0–4–1 |
| Head Coach: | Challace McMillin |
| Hc Year: | 1st |
| Prev Year: | none |
The 1972 Madison Dukes football team was an American football team that represented James Madison University during the 1972 NCAA College Division football season as an independent. The Dukes, in their first season, were coached by Challace McMillin and compiled a record of 0–4–1.