1964 Montclair State Indians football team

Last updated

1964 Montclair State Indians football
ConferenceIndependent
Record7–0
Head coach
Home stadium Clifton High School Stadium
Seasons
← 1963
1965 →
1964 NCAA College Division independents football records
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
Montclair State  – 7 –0 –0
East Carolina  – 9 –1 –0
Cortland  – 8 –1 –0
Santa Clara  – 7 –2 –0
Chattanooga  – 7 –3 –0
Parsons  – 6 –3 –0
St. Norbert  – 5 –2 –2
Northeastern  – 5 –3 –0
Northern Michigan  – 5 –3 –0
Drake  – 6 –4 –0
Mississippi Valley State  – 5 –4 –0
Arizona State–Flagstaff  – 5 –4 –0
Howard (AL)  – 4 –4 –1
Wabash  – 3 –3 –2
Hawaii  – 4 –5 –0
Milwaukee  – 4 –5 –0
Tampa  – 4 –6 –0
Lake Forest  – 3 –5 –0
UC Santa Barbara  – 4 –7 –0
Southern Connecticut State  – 2 –6 –1
Rose Poly  – 2 –6 –0
UC Riverside  – 2 –7 –0
Southern Illinois  – 2 –8 –0
Cal Poly Pomona  – 1 –6 –0
Colorado College  – 1 –7 –0
Carnegie Tech  – 1 –8 –0
Pacific (CA)  – 1 –9 –0
1964 NAIA independents football records
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 10 Montclair State  – 7 –0 –0
Earlham  – 7 –1 –0
No. 3 Findlay ^  – 9 –2 –0
Hillsdale  – 7 –2 –1
Austin  – 6 –3 –0
Carson–Newman  – 6 –3 –0
Cal Lutheran  – 6 –4 –0
Southern Colorado State  – 6 –4 –0
La Verne  – 5 –4 –0
Georgetown (KY)  – 4 –4 –0
New Mexico Highlands  – 4 –4 –0
Eastern New Mexico  – 4 –5 –0
Oklahoma Panhandle State  – 4 –6 –1
Wheaton (IL)  – 2 –7 –0
McMurry  – 1 –8 –1
St. Mary of the Plains  – 1 –7 –0
  • ^ – NAIA playoff participant
Rankings from NAIA poll

The 1964 Montclair State Indians football team was an American football team that represented Monclair State College (now known as Montclair State University) as an independent during the 1964 NCAA College Division football season and the 1964 NAIA football season. In their fifth year under head coach Jerry Edwards, the Indians compiled a perfect 7–0 record and outscored opponents by a total of 130 to 42. [1] It was the third undefeated season in Montclair State history following the 1947 and 1960 seasons.

The team totaled 1,394 yards rushing and 488 yards passing. On defense, they held opponents to 672 rushing yards and 431 passing yards. [2]

The team's statistical leaders included junior halfback Alex Zulewski with 97 carries for 346 rushing yards and 43 points scored; sophomore quarterback Jim Carovillano with 38 for 90 passing for 474 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions; and junior end Mike Valentino Jr. with seven receptions for 127 yards and one touchdown. [2]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
October 2 Upsala
W 19–06,323 [3]
October 10at Central Connecticut State New Britain, CT W 23–73,216 [4]
October 17at Southern Connecticut State
W 20–71,317 [5]
October 24at Glassboro State Glassboro, NJ W 21–202,613 [6]
October 31at Delaware State
W 24–81,392 [7]
November 7 Trenton State
  • Clifton High School Stadium
  • Clifton, NJ
W 16–010,023 [8]
November 14 Cortland State
  • Clifton High School Stadium
  • Clifton, NJ
W 7–08,211 [9]

[2]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1996 Florida Gators football team</span> 91st football season in school history; first national championship victory

The 1996 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season. The 1996 season was the team's seventh under head coach Steve Spurrier. The Gators competed in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the university's Gainesville, Florida campus.

The 1964 Arkansas Razorbacks football team was an American football team that represented the University of Arkansas in the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1964 NCAA University Division football season. In their seventh year under head coach Frank Broyles, the Razorbacks compiled an undefeated 11–0 record, won the SWC championship, closed the regular season with five consecutive shutouts, outscored all opponents by a combined total of 231 to 64, and defeated Nebraska 10–7 in the Cotton Bowl.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1956 Ohio State Buckeyes football team</span> American college football season

The 1956 Ohio State Buckeyes football team was an American football team that represented the Ohio State University in the 1956 Big Ten Conference football season. In their sixth season under head coach Woody Hayes, the Buckeyes compiled a 6–3 record.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1951 Maryland Terrapins football team</span> American college football season

The 1951 Maryland Terrapins football team represented the University of Maryland in 1951 college football season as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon). Maryland outscored its opponents, 381–74, and finished the season with a 10–0 record, including three shut outs, and held seven opponents to seven points or less. It was the school's first perfect undefeated and untied season since 1893. Maryland also secured its first berth in a major postseason bowl game, the 1952 Sugar Bowl, where it upset first-ranked Tennessee under head coach Robert Neyland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1949 Michigan Wolverines football team</span> American college football season

The 1949 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1949 Big Nine Conference football season. In their second season under head coach Bennie Oosterbaan, the Wolverines compiled a 6–2–1 record, tied with Ohio State for the Big Ten Conference championship, were ranked No. 7 in the final AP Poll, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 135 to 85. On October 8, 1949, the Wolverines had their 25-game winning streak broken in 21–7 loss to Army.

The 1958 Maryland Terrapins football team represented the University of Maryland in the 1958 college football season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Tommy Mont, who guided Maryland to a 4–6 record. He resigned at the end of the season, and was replaced by Tom Nugent.

The 1964 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1964 NCAA University Division football season. In their fifth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 7–3 record, finished in a tie with Oregon State for the Athletic Association of Western Universities championship, and outscored their opponents 207 to 130. The Trojans ended their season with an upset victory over undefeated and top-ranked Notre Dame.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1956 Wisconsin Badgers football team</span> American college football season

The 1956 Wisconsin Badgers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Wisconsin in the 1956 Big Ten Conference football season. In their first season under head coach Milt Bruhn, the Badgers compiled an overall record of 1–5–3 record with a mark of 0–4–3 in conference play, placing ninth in the Big Ten.

The 1958 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team represented Rutgers University in the 1958 college football season. In their third season under head coach John Stiegman, the Scarlet Knights compiled an 8–1 record, outscored their opponents 301 to 77, and were ranked No. 20 in the final AP Poll. The team's stat leaders included Bruce Webster with 513 passing yards, Bill Austin with 747 rushing yards, and Bob Simms with 468 receiving yards.

The 1957 Arizona State Sun Devils football team was an American football team that represented Arizona State College in the Border Conference during the 1957 college football season. In their third and final season under head coach Dan Devine, the Sun Devils compiled a 10–0 record, won the conference championship, were ranked No. 12 in the final AP Poll, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 397 to 66. They were the first team in school history to finish the season ranked in any poll.

The 1957 Bowling Green Falcons football team was an American football team that represented Bowling Green State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1957 college football season. In its third season under head coach Doyt Perry, it compiled a 6–1–2 record, held seven of nine opponents to seven or fewer points, outscored all by a combined 167 to 55 and finished in second place in the MAC.

The 1964 Big Ten Conference football season was the 69th season of college football played by the member schools of the Big Ten Conference and was a part of the 1964 NCAA University Division football season.

The 1943 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Six Conference during the 1943 college football season. In their first season under head coach Henry Shenk, the Jayhawks compiled a 4–5–1 record, tied for fourth place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 107 to 96. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas.

The 1973 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented Abilene Christian College (ACC) during the 1973 NAIA Division I football season. In their sixth season under head coach Wally Bullington, and their first season as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC), the Wildcats compiled an 11–1 record, won the LSC championship, and outscored all opponents by a total of 466 to 206. They advanced to the NAIA playoff, defeating Langston (34–6) in the semifinals and Elon (42–14) in the Champion Bowl to win the 1973 NAIA Division I football national championship.

The 1970 Westminster Titans football team was an American football team that won the NAIA Division II football national championship. They represented Westminster College, a small college in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, with a total enrollment of 1,558 students, competing against other "small" colleges like Texas A&I with enrollments as high as 21,000. The Titans competed as an independent during the 1970 NAIA Division II football season. In their 19th season under head coach Harold Burry, the Titans compiled a perfect 10–0 record and outscored opponents by a total of 284 to 62. Burry was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996.

The 1954 Omaha Indians football team was an American football team that represented the University of Omaha as an independent during the 1954 college football season. In their eighth year under head coach Lloyd Cardwell, the Indians compiled a perfect 10–0 record, defeated Eastern Kentucky in the 1955 Tangerine Bowl, and outscored opponents by a total of 360 to 67. The Tangerine Bowl was the first bowl game in Omaha program history.

The 1960 Montclair State Indians football team was an American football team that represented Monclair State College as an independent during the 1960 NCAA College Division football season. In their first year under head coach Jerry Edwards, the Indians compiled a perfect 8–0 record and outscored opponents by a total of 181 to 54. It was the second undefeated season in Montclair State history and the first since 1947. Despite their undefeated record, Montclair State was not chosen to participate in the NAIA's four-team playoffs.

The 1965 Ithaca Bombers football team was an American football team that represented Ithaca College as an independent during the 1965 NCAA College Division football season. In their eighth season under head coach Richard S. Lyon, the Bombers compiled an 8–0 record and outscored opponents by a total of 204 to 76. It was the first, and remains the only, perfect season in Ithaca football history.

The 1964 Westminster Titans football team was an American football team that represented Westminster College as a member of the West Penn Conference (WPC) during the 1964 NAIA football season. In their 13th season under head coach Harold Burry, the Titans compiled a perfect 8–0 record, won the WPC championship, held seven opponents to seven or fewer points, and outscored all opponents by a total of 249 to 45. They were ranked No. 6 in the final NAIA poll. It was Westminster's first undefeated season since 1956 and its seventh consecutive WPC championship.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1953 Westminster Titans football team</span> American college football season

The 1953 Westminster Titans football team was an American football team that represented Westminster College as an independent during the 1953 college football season. In their second season under head coach Harold Burry, the Titans compiled a perfect 8–0 record, shut out four opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 143 to 33.

References

  1. ↑ "1964 Football Schedule". Montclair State University. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics". National Collegiate Athletic Association . Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Montclair State Opens By Beating Upsala, 19-0". The Herald-News. October 5, 1964. p. 35 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Montclair State Rallies To Beat Central, 23-7". The Hartford Courant. October 11, 1964. p. 4C – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ Bill Kennedy (October 19, 1964). "Montclair State Beats Southern Connecticut: Fumble Recoveries Spark Indians To 20-7 Victory; Third Straight Triumph". The Herald-News. p. 29.
  6. ↑ "Montclair State Tops Glassboro by 21 to 20: Indians' Loose Ball Handling Almost Loses Game; Face Delaware Saturday". The Herald-News. October 26, 1964. p. 32 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "Montclair State Turns Back Delaware, 24-8". The Herald News . November 2, 1964 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  8. ↑ "Montclair State Wins Sixth Straight Game: Blank Trenton State, 16-0, Before Record Crowd; Zulewski, Zimmerman Score TDs". The Herald-News. November 9, 1964. p. 36 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ "Tribe Nips Cortland State To End Season Unbeaten: Battle of Undefeated Elevens Goes to Montclair by 7-0 Count". The Montclair Times. November 19, 1964. p. 35 – via Newspapers.com.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.