1966 Boston University Terriers football team

The 1966 Boston University Terriers football team was an American football team that represented Boston University as an independent during the 1966 NCAA College Division football season. During the team's third season under head coach Warren Schmakel, the team compiled a 5–5 record and outscored various opponents by a total of 182 to 155.

1966 Boston University Terriers football
ConferenceIndependent
Record5–5
Head coach
Home stadiumNickerson Field
Seasons
 1965
1967 
1966 NCAA College Division independents football records
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
St. Norbert  711
Parsons  920
Drake  820
Northern Illinois  820
Indiana (PA)  720
Santa Clara  720
Cortland  620
Northeastern  620
Akron  630
Northern Michigan  631
Samford  631
Carnegie Tech  530
Eastern Michigan  531
Ashland  532
Northern Arizona  640
UC Santa Barbara  640
Wheaton (IL)  540
Boston University  550
Cal Poly Pomona  550
Chattanooga  550
Colorado College  440
Wabash  441
Milwaukee  451
Southern Illinois  451
UC Riverside  450
Tampa  450
Rose Poly  341
Hawaii  460
Portland State  460
Lake Forest  250
Wayne State (MI)  260
Mississippi Valley State  270

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 17at ColgateL 0–348,000[1]
September 24at MaineW 20–78,012[2]
October 1TempleL 6–92,000[3]
October 8Buffalo
  • Nickerson Field
  • Boston, MA
W 26–167,500
October 15Holy Cross
  • Nickerson Field
  • Boston, MA
L 14–1715,000 [4]
October 22at UMassL 7–1218,700[5]
October 29at RutgersL 7–1619,500 [6]
November 5at ConnecticutW 30–16
November 12 No. 14 Delaware
  • Nickerson Field
  • Boston, MA
W 42–145,000[7]
November 19at Rhode IslandW 30–145,280[8]

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References

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  1. Werden, Lincoln A. (September 18, 1966). "Colgate Routs Boston U., 34-0, as Hubbard Runs 91 Yards for Touchdown". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S8.
  2. "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1966 Maine)". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
  3. Monahan, Bob (October 2, 1966). "Temple Edges B.U., 9-6". The Boston Sunday Globe. Boston, Mass. p. 60 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Holy Cross Trips Boston U., 17-14". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. Associated Press. October 16, 1966. p. S7.
  5. "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1966 Massachusetts)". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  6. Litsky, Frank (October 23, 1966). "Rutgers Defeats Columbia, 37-34". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S1.
  7. Sales, Bob (November 13, 1966). "B.U. Gains Revenge on Delaware, 42-14". The Boston Sunday Globe. Boston, Mass. p. 63 via Newspapers.com.
  8. "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1966 Rhode Island)". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  9. "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1966 Boston University)". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved December 26, 2022.