The 1972 Pacific Tigers football team represented the University of the Pacific (UOP) in the 1972 NCAA University Division football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.

[note 1] The team was led by head coach Chester Caddas, in his first year, and played home games at Pacific Memorial Stadium[note 2] in Stockton, California.

They finished the season with a record of eight wins and three losses (8–3, 3–1 PCAA).

The Tigers outscored their opponents 232–176 for the entire season.

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