1924 Detroit Titans football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1924 Detroit Titans football Independent 4–5 James F. Duffy 6th University of Detroit Stadium The 1924 Detroit Titans football team represented the University of Detroit as an independent during the 1924 college football season. The Titans compiled a 4–5 record and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 120 to 94. After retiring as the University of Detroit's head football coach at the end of the 1922 season, James F. Duffy began a law practice. In March 1924, Durfy agreed to return for one year in his old position.U. of D. Signs Jimmy Duffy for One Year Detroit Free Press March 26, 1924 14–15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15804088/u_of_d_signs_jimmy_duffy_for_one_year/ Newspapers.com Duffy's assistant coaches in 1924 were Steamer Horning (line coach), John Barrett, and Dutch Lauer.Detroit "U" Is Facing Tough Football Season Detroit Free Press September 8, 1924 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15804052/detroit_u_is_facing_tough_gridiron/ Newspapers.com Tom Maher was the team captain.Earns His Reward Detroit Free Press December 5, 1923 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15804130/earns_his_reward_tom_maher/ Newspapers.com The 1924 season was the program's first with a losing record since the war-shortened 1918 season. Schedule y September 27 1924 Alma Maroon and Cream Alma University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI W 19–13 Forward Passes Aid U. of D. To Beat Alma College In Football Opener, 19 to 13 Detroit Free Press September 28, 1924 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15796335/forward_passes_aid_u_of_d_to_beat/ Newspapers.com October 4 1924 Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops Ohio Wesleyan University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI L 0–3 Place Kick by Evans in Fourth Quarter Wins for Wesleyan Over U. of D., 3–0 Detroit Free Press Stanley L. Brink October 5, 1924 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15796296/place_kick_by_evans_in_fourth_quarter/ Newspapers.com October 11 Army Michie Stadium West Point, NY L 0–20 Army Wins From University of Detroit, 20 to 0, Playing Straight Football Detroit Free Press October 12, 1924 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15796975/army_wins_from_university_of_detroit/ Newspapers.com October 18 1924 Columbia Duhawks Columbia (IA) University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI W 19–3 University of Detroit Holds Columbia College To Field Goal, Winning 19 to 3 Detroit Free Press Stanley L. Brink October 19, 1924 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15797199/university_of_detroit_holds_columbia/ Newspapers.com October 25 at Saint Louis St. Louis University Athletic Field St. Louis, MO W 13–7 Billikens Defeated, 13-7 St. Louis Post-Dispatch October 26, 1924 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15797275/billikens_defeated_137/ Newspapers.com November 1 Washington & Jefferson University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI L 6–18 Presidents' Varied and Powerful Attack Beats University of Detroit, 18-6 Detroit Free Press Stanley L. Brink November 2, 1924 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15801911/presidents_varied_and_powerful_attack/ Newspapers.com November 8 1924 John Carroll Blue Streaks John Carroll University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI L 7–10 Carroll University Rallies To Defeat Detroit Eleven In Hard Game, 10 to 7 Detroit Free Press Stanley L. Brink November 9, 1924 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15801823/carroll_university_rallies_to_defeat/ Newspapers.com November 15 Quantico Marines University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI L 0–28 Quantico Marines Defeat University of Detroit Eleven In Hard Game, 28 to 0 Detroit Free Press Stanley L. Brink November 16, 1924 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15796897/quantico_marines_defeat_university_of/ Newspapers.com November 27 1924 Toronto Varsity Blues Toronto University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI W 30–18 U. of D. Makes Own Style Count And Comes From Rear To Beat Toronto, 30–18 Detroit Free Press Stanley L. Brink November 28, 1924 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15796827/u_of_d_makes_own_style_count_and/ Newspapers.com(first half played under Canadian rules won by Toronto, 18–3; second half played under American rules won by Detroit, 27–0) References External links 1924 University of Detroit football programs Detroit Category:Detroit Titans football seasons Detroit Titans football Detroit Titans football