1972 Chico State Wildcats football team

1972 Chico State Wildcats football
ConferenceFar Western Conference
Record4–5 (2–3 FWC)
Head coach
Home stadiumUniversity Stadium
Seasons
← 1971
1973 →
1972 Far Western Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
UC Davis $ 5 0 0 6 2 2
Humboldt State 4 1 0 7 3 0
Chico State 2 3 0 4 5 0
Cal State Hayward 2 3 0 2 8 0
San Francisco State 1 4 0 3 8 0
Sacramento State 1 4 0 2 8 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1972 Chico State Wildcats football team represented California State University, Chico as a member of the Far Western Conference (FWC) during the 1972 NCAA College Division football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Pete Riehlman, Chico State compiled an overall record of 4–5 with a mark of 2–3 in conference play, tying for third place in the FWC. The team was outscored by its opponents 188 to 154 for the season. The Wildcats played home games at University Stadium in Chico, California.