1972 Saskatchewan Roughriders Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 8-8 16
Finishing 3rd in the CFL's Western Conference
Postseason: 2-1 Lost Grey Cup
Coach: Dave Skrien (8-8)
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
1972 Saskatchewan Roughriders Roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League ended the 1972 season with a record of 8 wins and 8 losses for 16 points, finishing third in the CFL's Western Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1.
The Roughriders scored 330 points, and the defense surrendered 283. Ron Lancaster passed for 2,942 yards. Bobby Thompson led pass catchers, hauling in 51 receptions for 821 yards, while Tom Campana and Bob Pearce contributed to the receiving game also.
George Reed ran for a team-high 1,069 yards for Saskatchewan.
Lewis Cook picked off 6 errant tosses from the opposition.
Dave Skrien coached the team. The 1972 Saskatchewan Roughriders lost in the Grey Cup.
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Regular Season Points For: 330
Regular Season Points Against: 283
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 1972 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 17 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| August 2, 1972 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 7 at Ottawa Rough Riders 22 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| August 9, 1972 | Toronto Argonauts 6 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 15 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| August 16, 1972 | Edmonton Eskimos 31 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 29 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| August 22, 1972 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 12 at Calgary Stampeders 10 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-3-0 | ||
| August 27, 1972 | Calgary Stampeders 3 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 35 | W | 2-1-0 | 1-2-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| September 4, 1972 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 21 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 32 | W | 3-1-0 | 1-2-0 | 4-3-0 | ||
| September 12, 1972 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 24 at BC Lions 13 | W | 3-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 5-3-0 | ||
| September 17, 1972 | Edmonton Eskimos 12 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 14 | W | 4-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 6-3-0 | ||
| September 24, 1972 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 18 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 16 | L | 4-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 6-4-0 | ||
| October 1, 1972 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 14 at Calgary Stampeders 31 | L | 4-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 6-5-0 | ||
| October 8, 1972 | BC Lions 14 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 24 | W | 5-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 7-5-0 | ||
| October 15, 1972 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 25 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28 | L | 5-2-0 | 2-4-0 | 7-6-0 | ||
| October 22, 1972 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 23 at Edmonton Eskimos 25 | L | 5-2-0 | 2-5-0 | 7-7-0 | ||
| October 29, 1972 | Montreal Alouettes 3 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 29 | W | 6-2-0 | 2-5-0 | 8-7-0 | ||
| November 4, 1972 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 14 at BC Lions 26 | L | 6-2-0 | 2-6-0 | 8-8-0 | ||
| November 12, 1972 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 8 at Edmonton Eskimos 6 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Western Semi-Final | |
| November 19, 1972 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 27 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 24 | W | 0-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 2-0-0 | Western Final | |
| December 3, 1972 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 10 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 13 | L | 0-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-1-0 | Grey Cup #60 Hamilton |
