1972 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Jim Sweeney | Head Coach | 1970 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Joe Tiller | Offensive Coordinator · Offensive Line | 1972 |
| Ray Braun | Defensive Coordinator · Linebackers | 1972 |
| Position coaches7 | ||
| Keith Lincoln | Quarterbacks · Wide Receivers | 1972 |
| Jack Elway | Running Backs | 1972 |
| Bob Simpson | Tight Ends · Offensive Line | 1972 |
| Ron Mims | Defensive Backs | 1972 |
| Larry Donovan | Defensive Line | 1972 |
| Walt Cubley | Defensive Line | 1972 |
| Bill Cords | Assistant Coach | 1972 |
| Administration1 | ||
| Ray Nagel | Athletic Director | 1971 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1972 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.