1962 Southern Miss Southerners football team explained

Year:1962
Team:Southern Miss Southerners
Conference:Independent
Record:9–1
Head Coach:Thad Vann
Hc Year:14th
Captain:Harold Hays, Johnny Sklopan
Stadium:Faulkner Field
Champion:UPI small college national champion
Prev:1961

The 1962 Southern Miss Southerners football team was an American football team that represented the University of Southern Mississippi as an independent during the 1962 NCAA College Division football season. In its 14th season under head coach Thad Vann, the team compiled a 9–1 record, outscored opponents by a total of 258 to 63, and was recognized as the UPI small college national champion. The team's only setback was an 8–6 loss to Memphis State.[1] Harold Hays and Johnny Sklopan were the team captains. The team played its home games at Faulkner Field in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Schedule

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2008 Southern Miss Football Media Guide. University of Southern Mississippi. 2008. 174. November 21, 2019.
  2. Web site: . 1962 Brief Summary of Cumulative Football Statistics (Southern Miss) . . January 29, 2023 .