Miami Dolphins vs. Dallas Cowboys 3 to 24
Sunday, January 16, 1972, Super BowlThe Cowboys played the Dolphins in Super Bowl VI on Sunday, January 16, 1972. The Cowboys entered the game with a record of 11-3-0, while the Dolphins entered the game with a record of 10-3-1. The Cowboys won 24-3 to win Super Bowl VI, finishing their championship season with a record of 11-3-0 in the regular season, 3-0 in the playoffs. The Dolphins finished their season 10-3-1 in the regular season, 2-1 in the playoffs. Roger Staubach was voted as the Super Bowl MVP, the first Super Bowl MVP of his career.
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 105 | 80 | 3 | 10 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Wide Receivers Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Offensive Line Coach: Monte Clark Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Offensive Assistant Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Linebackers Coach: Bill Arnsparger Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Keane Defensive Assistant Coach: Bill Arnsparger
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 352 | 100 | 252 | 1 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Austin "Ray" Renfro Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Backfield Coach: Dan Reeves Passing Offense: Austin "Ray" Renfro Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Franklin Special Assistant Coach: Ermal Allen