The 1972 Stanford Cardinals football team represented

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in the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. Following the departure of head coach John Ralston for the

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in early January, defensive backs coach

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was promoted to head coach. Stanford finished at 6–5, but were 2–5 in

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play, tied for sixth. The school changed its nickname from "Indians" to "Cardinals" in March after objections from Native American students and a vote by the student senate.

Schedule

Personnel

Game summaries

Washington

California

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External links

Game program: Stanford at Washington State
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