The 1972 Eastern Michigan Hurons football team represented

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as an independent during the 1972 NCAA College Division football season. In their sixth season under head coach

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, the Hurons compiled a 6–4 record and outscored their opponents, 202 to 162. The team opened the season losing three of its first four games but ended the season with a 5–1 record in the final six games, including a 28–3 victory over Central Michigan.

Schedule

After the season

The following Hurons were selected in the 1973 NFL Draft after the season.

References

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Eastern Michigan Eagles football seasons

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