1938 Mississippi State Maroons football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1938 Mississippi State Maroons football Southeastern Conference SEC 4–6 1–4 Spike Nelson 1st Scott Field The 1938 Mississippi State Maroons football team was an American football team that represented Mississippi State College (now known as Mississippi State University) as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1938 college football season. In their first year under head coach Spike Nelson, the Maroons compiled an overall record of 4–6, with a conference record of 1–4, and finished 11th in the SEC.1938 Mississippi State Bulldogs Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 30, 2023 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/mississippi-state/1938-schedule.html Spike Nelson took over as head coach after the sudden resignation of Ralph Sasse. Nelson instituted new cardinal and gold uniforms, rather than the traditional maroon and white, upsetting fans and alumni. http://www.hailstate.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=926236 Mississippi State Traditions HailState.com Nelson also proved unpopular with players and was not retained after the season.Michael B. Ballard, Maroon and White: Mississippi State University, 1878–2003, University Press of Mississippi, 2008, 1-57806-999-8. Schedule 1938 AP Central September 24 w y Howard (AL) Scott Field Starkville, MS 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84089020/state-waits-until-third-period-to-run-ov/ The Clarion-Ledger State waits until third period to run over Howard September 25, 1938 August 24, 2021 Newspapers.com October 1 w Florida Scott Field Starkville, MS 22–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times-maroons-trounce/132669082/ Asheville Citizen-Times Maroons trounce Florida eleven by 22–0 margin October 2, 1938 September 30, 2023 Newspapers.com October 8 w y Louisiana Tech Scott Field Starkville, MS 48–0 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81399398/mississippi-state-crushes-game-louisiana/ Monroe Morning World Mississippi State crushes game Louisiana Tech, 48–0 October 9, 1938 July 13, 2021 Newspapers.com October 14 l y Auburn Cliff Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 6–20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-auburn-clicks-to-mau/132669737/ The Birmingham News Auburn clicks to maul Maroons, 20 to 6 October 15, 1938 September 30, 2023 Newspapers.com October 21 w y y Duquesne Forbes Field Pittsburgh, PA 12–7 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/buffalo-courier-express-mississippi-in-s/132691141/ Buffalo Courier-Express Mississippi in surprise score over Duquesne October 22, 1938 September 30, 2023 Newspapers.com October 29 l y Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA 0–27 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99492550/tulane-licks-miss-state-by-270-margin/ The Montgomery Advertiser Tulane licks Miss. State by 27–0 margin October 30, 1938 April 10, 2022 Newspapers.com November 5 l y LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry 7–32 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-lsu-overcomes-resist/132690177/ The Palm Beach Post-Times LSU overcomes resistance by Mississippi State, 32–7 November 6, 1938 September 30, 2023 Newspapers.com November 12 l y y Centenary Ray Stadium Meridian, MS 0–19 5,000 Gents gain upset The Clarion-Ledger November 13, 1938 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81871510/gents-gain-upset/ July 20, 2021 Newspapers.com November 19 l y y Southwestern (TN) Crump Stadium Memphis, TN 3–7 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-gaylon-smith-spark/132691414/ The Commercial Appeal Gaylon Smith sparks Lynx to 7–3 victory over Mississippians November 20, 1938 September 30, 2023 Newspapers.com November 26 l Ole Miss Scott Field Starkville, MS Egg Bowl 6–19 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-rebels-snap-state-st/132656977/ The Birmingham News Rebels snap State streak in 19 to 6 win November 27, 1938 September 29, 2023 Newspapers.com References Mississippi State Category:Mississippi State Bulldogs football seasons Mississippi State Maroons football