| Year: | 1972 |
| Team: | TCU Horned Frogs |
| Conference: | Southwest Conference |
| Short Conf: | SWC |
| Record: | 5–6 |
| Conf Record: | 2–5 |
| Hc Year: | 2nd |
The 1972 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) in the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. The Horned Frogs finished the season 5–6 overall and 2–5 in the Southwest Conference. The team was coached by Billy Tohill, in his second year as head coach. The Frogs played their home games in Amon G. Carter Stadium, which is located on campus in Fort Worth, Texas.