1928 Simmons Cowboys football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1928 Simmons Cowboys football Texas Conference Texas 6–6–1 2–3 Frank Bridges 2nd Parramore Field The 1928 Simmons Cowboys football team represented Simmons University—now known as Hardin–Simmons University—as a member of the Texas Conference during 1928 college football season. Led by Frank Bridges in his second season as head coach, the team went 6–6–1 overall, tying for fourth place in the Texas Conference with a mark of 2–3. Schedule Central September 22 w y 1928 Decatur Baptist Indians Decatur Baptist Parramore Field Abilene, TX 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-decatur-baptist/169895733/ Fort Worth Record-Telegram Decatur Baptists drop tight game to Simmons U. Cowboys September 23, 1928 April 8, 2025 Newspapers.com September 28 w y y 1928 Sul Ross Lobos Sul Ross Big Spring, TX 27–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/san-angelo-standard-times-simmons-nips-s/169896054/ San Angelo Standard-Times Simmons nips Sul Ross, 27–7 September 30, 1928 April 8, 2025 Newspapers.com October 6 l y y TCU Buckaroo Stadium Breckenridge, TX 3–19 Special Train Will Carry Several Hundred Students to Breckenridge https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth96698/m1/1/zoom/?resolution=3&lat=2552.149845373542&lon=4333.905538374838 January 12, 2017 The Simmons Brand October 6, 1928 1Starting Lineup Uncertain As Cowboys Embark For Frog Game https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth96698/m1/3/zoom/?q=%20date:1928-1928%20%22Southern%20Methodist%22&resolution=3&lat=4825&lon=1440 January 11, 2017 The Simmons Brand October 6, 1928 3 October 13 l y y SMU Spudder Park Wichita Falls, TX 0–6 https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth96699/m1/1/zoom/?q=%20date:1928-1928%20%22Southern%20Methodist%22&resolution=3&lat=2406.1935483870966&lon=2896.354838709677 Simmons Tangles With S.M.U. Today October 13, 1928 The Simmons Brand 1 January 11, 2017https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth96700/m1/3/zoom/?resolution=4&lat=4888&lon=1440 Lone Touchdown Saves Mustangs From Tie With Fighting Cowboys October 20, 1928 The Simmons Brand 3 January 11, 2017https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth70928/m1/2/zoom/?q=%20date:1928-1928&resolution=1.5&lat=3411.5&lon=2722.5 Simmons Holds October 14, 1928 Breckenridge American 2 January 11, 2017 October 20 w y y 1928 West Texas State Buffaloes West Texas State Buffalo Stadium Canyon, TX 25–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news-cowboys-help-chris/169896254/ The Abilene Morning Reporter-News Cowboys help christen Canyon Stadium with 25–6 win October 21, 1928 April 8, 2025 Newspapers.com October 27 3:00 p.m. t y Daniel Baker Parramore Field Abilene, TX 6–6 3,000 Billie Veterans Intent On Third Straight From Simmons https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-daily-reporter/127874009/ The Abilene Daily Reporter Abilene, Texas October 26, 1928 4 July 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Bedichek Wendell Simmons And Daniel Baker Battle To 6-6 Tie https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127873688/ The Abilene Morning Reporter-News Abilene, Texas October 28, 1928 4 July 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Bedichek Wendell Simmons Game— (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127873783/ The Abilene Morning Reporter-News Abilene, Texas October 28, 1928 6 July 8, 2023 Newspapers.com November 2 l 1928 Austin Kangaroos Austin Parramore Field Abilene, TX 0–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news-cowboys-drop-confe/169896392/ The Abilene Morning Reporter-News Cowboys drop conference opener to Austin 6–0 November 3, 1928 April 8, 2025 Newspapers.com November 7 w y 1928 Southwestern Pirates Southwestern (TX) Georgetown, TX 14–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/austin-american-statesman-sims-leads-sim/169896627/ The Austin Statesman Sims leads Simmons to win over Pirates November 8, 1928 April 8, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 w 1928 Trinity Tigers Trinity (TX) Parramore Field Abilene, TX 32–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-record-telegram-simmons-cowbo/169896841/ Fort Worth Record-Telegram Simmons Cowboys defeat Tigers in Big Six contest November 13, 1928 April 8, 2025 Newspapers.com November 17 w y y Texas Tech Tech Field Lubbock, TX 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news-cowboys-pass-and-k/169861948/ The Abilene Morning Reporter-News Cowboys pass and kick to 19–0 win over Tech November 18, 1928 April 9, 2025 Newspapers.com November 23 l 1928 St. Edward's Saints St. Edward's Parramore Field Abilene, TX 0–26 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lubbock-morning-avalanche-saints-whitewa/169896957/ Lubbock Morning Avalanche Saints whitewash Simmons crew, 26–0 November 24, 1928 April 8, 2025 Newspapers.com November 29 l y y Texas Mines El Paso High School Stadium El Paso, TX 0–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-amarillo-globe-times-texas-miners-gi/169897107/ The Amarillo Globe Texas Miners give Stewart victory gift November 30, 1928 April 8, 2025 Newspapers.com December 7 l y Howard Payne Brownwood, TX 7–16 Anderson Prexy Jackets Close Fine Season With Win Over Simmons https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127868929/ The Abilene Morning News Abilene, Texas December 8, 1928 4 July 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Anderson Prexy Simmons Lose— (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127868988/ The Abilene Morning News Abilene, Texas December 8, 1928 5 July 8, 2023 Newspapers.com References Simmons Category:Hardin–Simmons Cowboys football seasons Simmons Cowboys football