1972 NCAA football season
The 1972 NCAA University Division football season saw the USC Trojans, coached by John McKay, go undefeated and win the national championship as the unanimous choice of the 50 AP panelists. Wikipedia
Champion: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football
Start date: 1972
Bowl games: December 18, 1972 – January 1, 1973
Number of bowls: 11
Preseason AP No. 1: Nebraska
Regular season: September 9 – December 2, 1972