1951 Miami Redskins football team

The 1951 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1951 college football season. In its first season under head coach Ara Parseghian, Miami compiled a 7–3 record (3–1 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 229 to 159. The Redskins were ranked at No. 83 in the 1951 Litkenhous Ratings.

1951 Miami Redskins football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record7–3 (3–1 MAC)
Head coach
CaptainDonald Green
Home stadiumMiami Field
1951 Mid-American Conference football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
Cincinnati $ 3 0 010 1 0
Miami (OH) 3 1 07 3 0
Kent State 2 1 04 3 2
Ohio 2 2 05 4 1
Western Reserve 1 3 02 6 1
Western Michigan 0 4 04 4 0
  • $ Conference champion

Donald Green was the team captain. The team's statistical leaders included John Pont with 883 rushing yards, Jim Root with 894 passing yards, and Clive Rush with 398 receiving yards.

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