1972 Arizona State Sun Devils football team


The 1972 Arizona State Sun Devils football team represented Arizona State University as a member of the Western Athletic Conference during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. Led by 15th-year head coach Frank Kush, the Sun Devils compiled an overall record of 10–2 with a mark of 5–1, winning the WAC title for the fourth consecutive season. Arizona State earned a berth in the Fiesta Bowl, where the Sun Devils defeated Missouri. The team played home games at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

Personnel

Coaching staff

Head coach: Frank Kush
Assistants: Don Baker, Larry Kentera, Jerry Thompson, Al Luginbill, Joe McDonald, Al Tanara, Bill Kajikawa

Depth chart


Defense


1972 team players in the NFL

The following players were claimed in the 1973 NFL draft.
Steve HoldenWide receiver116Cleveland Browns
Brent McClanahanRunning back5118Minnesota Vikings
Ed BeverlyWide receiver5122San Francisco 49ers
Prentice McCrayDefensive back8200Detroit Lions
Ron LouCenter14339Houston Oilers
Ron LumpkinDefensive back12303New York Giants