1954 Miami Redskins football team

The 1954 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1954 college football season. In its fourth season under head coach Ara Parseghian, Miami compiled an 8–1 record (4–0 against MAC opponents), won the MAC championship, held five of nine opponents to seven points or less, shut out three opponents, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 294 to 82.[1]

1954 Miami Redskins football
MAC Champion
ConferenceMid-American Conference
1954 record8–1 (4–0 MAC)
Head coach
CaptainBob Bronston
Home stadiumMiami Field
1954 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
Miami (OH) $ 4 0 0  8 1 0
Kent State 4 1 0  8 2 0
Ohio 5 2 0  6 3 0
Toledo 3 4 0  6 2 1
Western Michigan 3 4 0  4 5 0
Western Reserve 2 3 0  3 4 1
Marshall 2 5 0  4 5 0
Bowling Green 0 6 0  2 7 0
  • $ Conference champion

Bob Bronston was the team captain.[2] The team's statistical leaders included Bob Wallace with 411 rushing yards, Dick Hunter with 529 passing yards, and Bill Mallory with 197 receiving yards.[3]

References

  1. "2005 Miami University Football Media Guide". 2005. pp. 117, 122. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  2. 2005 Media Guide, p. 148.
  3. 2005 Media Guide, p. 169.
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