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1962 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team
| 1962 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football |
|---|
| Missouri Valley Conference |
| 5–5 (3–0 MVC) |
| Glenn Dobbs (2nd season) |
| Skelly Stadium |
The 1962 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team represented the University of Tulsa during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. In their second year under head coach Glenn Dobbs, the Golden Hurricane compiled a 5–5 record (3–0 against Missouri Valley Conference opponents) and won the conference championship. The team's statistical leaders included Stu McBirnie with 1,169 passing yards, Hank Dorsch with 250 rushing yards, and John Simmons with 860 receiving yards.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15 | Hardin–Simmons* | Skelly StadiumTulsa, OK | W 39–0 | 14,000 | |
| September 29 | at Arkansas* | Razorback StadiumFayetteville, AR | L 14–42 | 26,000 | |
| October 6 | Oklahoma State* | Skelly StadiumTulsa, OK (rivalry) | L 7–17 | 15,022 | |
| October 13 | North Texas State | Skelly StadiumTulsa, OK | W 34–0 | 8,500 | |
| October 20 | Louisville* | Skelly StadiumTulsa, OK | W 25–7 | 8,000 | |
| October 27 | at No. 2 Alabama* | Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, AL | L 6–35 | 25,000 | |
| November 3 | at Cincinnati | Nippert StadiumCincinnati, OH | W 24–18 | 7,500 | |
| November 10 | at Houston* | Rice StadiumHouston, TX | L 31–35 | 15,000 | |
| November 17 | Toledo* | Skelly StadiumTulsa, OK | L 18–21 | 5,000 | |
| November 22 | Wichita | Skelly StadiumTulsa, OK | W 21–6 | 10,000 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the gameSource: |
The following Golden Hurricane players were selected in the 1963 NFL draft following the season.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 42 | Tony Liscio | Tackle | Green Bay Packers |
| 6 | 76 | John Simmons | End | Green Bay Packers |
| 17 | 232 | Ken Reed | Guard | San Francisco 49ers |
The following Golden Hurricane players were selected in the 1963 American Football League draft following the season.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | AFL club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 75 | Tony Liscio | Tackle | New York Jets |
| 14 | 108 | John Simmons | End | Buffalo Bills |
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