1975 Memphis State Tigers football team explained

Year:1975
Team:Memphis State Tigers
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:7–4
Head Coach:Richard Williamson
Hc Year:1st
Captain:Jerry Dandridge, Lum Wright
Stadium:Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium

The 1975 Memphis State Tigers football team represented Memphis State University (now known as the University of Memphis) as an independent during the 1975 NCAA Division I football season. In its first season under head coach Richard Williamson, the team compiled an 7–4 record and outscored opponents by a total of 180 to 168.[1] [2] The team played its home games at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee.

The team's statistical leaders included Lloyd Patterson with 371 passing yards, Terdell Middleton with 586 rushing yards and 42 points scored, and Ricky Rivas with 224 receiving yards.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1975 Memphis Tigers Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. August 16, 2020.
  2. Web site: Memphis Football 2019 Media Guide. University of Memphis. 270. August 16, 2020.
  3. Web site: 1975 Memphis Tigers Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. August 16, 2020.