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1982 Central State Bronchos football team
| 1982 Central State Bronchos football |
|---|
| Independent |
| 10–2 |
| Gary Howard (6th season) |
| Wantland Stadium |
The 1982 Central State Bronchos football team represented Central State University (OK) (now University of Central Oklahoma) during the 1982 NAIA Division I football season, and completed the 77th season of Broncho football. The Bronchos played their five home games at Wantland Stadium in Edmond, Oklahoma, which has been Central's home stadium since 1965. The 1982 team came off a 6–3 record from the prior season. The 1982 team was headed by coach Gary Howard. The team finished the regular season with a 7–2 record and made the program's fourth appearance in the NAIA playoffs after a three-year absence. This time they won their second NAIA Football National Championship with a win over Mesa, 14–11.
| Date | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4 | at Northwestern Oklahoma State | Ranger FieldAlva, OK | W 15–7 | ||
| September 11 | at Southwestern Oklahoma State | Milam StadiumWeatherford, OK | L 7–12 | ||
| September 18 | at Henderson State | Ruggles FieldArkadelphia, AR | W 24–3 | ||
| September 25 | Howard Payne | Wantland StadiumEdmond, OK | W 42–7 | ||
| October 2 | at Northeastern State | Gable FieldTahlequah, OK (rivalry) | L 26–42 | ||
| October 9 | East Central | Wantland StadiumEdmond, OK | W 21–19 | ||
| October 23 | Eastern New Mexico | Wantland StadiumEdmond, OK | W 49–12 | ||
| October 30 | Cameron | Wantland StadiumEdmond, OK | W 38–6 | ||
| November 6 | at Langston | William E. Anderson FieldLangston, OK | W 52–6 | ||
| December 4 | at No. 5 Southern Colorado | No. 7 | Pueblo, CO (NAIA Division I Quarterfinal) | W 61–20 | |
| December 11 | at No. 2 Northeastern State | No. 7 | Gable FieldTahlequah, OK (NAIA Division I Semifinal) | W 28–17 | |
| December 18 | No. 4 Mesa | No. 7 | Wantland StadiumEdmond, OK (NAIA Division I Championship) | USA | W 14–11 |
| Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game |
The NAIA recognized wide receiver, Daric Zeno as a first team All-American. Quarterback Randy Page, was listed as a second team All-American.
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