1962 UC Riverside Highlanders football team
The 1962 UC Riverside Highlanders football team represented UC Riverside during the 1962 NCAA College Division football season. The Highlanders competed as an independent in 1962. UC Riverside was led by fourth-year head coach Jim Whitley. They played home games at UCR Athletic Field in Riverside, California. The Highlanders finished the season with a record of three wins and five losses (3–5). Overall, the team was outscored by its opponents 120–187 for the season.