1972 Pioneer Bowl

1972 Pioneer Bowl
Tennessee State Tigers Drake Bulldogs
(10–1) (7–4)
29 7
Head coach: 
John Merritt		 Head coach: 
Jack Wallace
1234 Total
Tennessee State 14807 29
Drake 0070 7
DateDecember 9, 1972
Season1972
StadiumMemorial Stadium
LocationWichita Falls, Texas
National anthemMarching Bands
Halftime showMarching Bands
Attendance15,000
Pioneer Bowl
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The 1972 Pioneer Bowl was a college football bowl game in Texas, played between the Drake Bulldogs and Tennessee State at Memorial Stadium in Wichita Falls.[1] The second edition of the Pioneer Bowl, it was one of four regional finals in the College Division played on December 9.[1] The division became Division II (and III) the following season.

Tennessee State jumped out early and built a 22–0 halftime lead; each team scored a second half touchdown and the final score was 29–7. It was the Tigers' fourth consecutive bowl win.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Drake dumped". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. December 10, 1972. p. 4B.


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