The 1962 BYU Cougars football team represented

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(BYU) as a member of the

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(WAC) during the

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. In their second season under head coach

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, the Cougars compiled an overall record of 4–6 with a mark of 2–2 against conference opponents, tied for second place in the WAC, and outscored opponents by a combined total of 197 to 170. The team's statistical leaders included

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with 814 passing yards, 1,149 rushing yards, 1,963 yards of total offense, and 86 points scored, Bruce Smith with 230 receiving yards, and Gene Frantz with nine interceptions.BYU Football 2015 Almanac, pp. 162-164.

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BYU Cougars football seasons

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