1953 Arizona Wildcats football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1953 Arizona Wildcats football Border Conference Border 4–5–1 3–2 Warren Woodson 2nd Buddy Lewis Arizona Stadium The 1953 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona as a member of the Border Conference during the 1953 college football season. Led by second-year head coach Warren Woodson, the Wildcats compiled an overall record of 4–5–1 with a mark of 3–2 in conference play, placing fourth in the Border Conference. The team played home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. Schedule September 19 l y Utah Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 7–28 22,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ogden-standard-examiner-utah-indians/169667398/ The Ogden Standard-Examiner Utah Indians crush Arizona Wildcats September 20, 1953 April 5, 2025 Newspapers.com September 26 l y y Colorado Folsom Field Boulder, CO 14–20 24,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-late-colorado-splurge/169667521/ Omaha World-Herald Late Colorado splurge topples Arizona, 20–14 September 27, 1953 April 5, 2025 Newspapers.com October 3 w New Mexico A&M Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 46–7 14,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news-arizona-blasts-nm/169667607/ The Abilene Reporter-News Arizona blasts NM Ags, 46–7 October 4, 1953 April 5, 2025 Newspapers.com October 10 w y New Mexico Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ rivalry 20–0 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-wildcats-hand-new-m/169667733/ The Arizona Republic Wildcats hand New Mexico Lobos 20–0 loss October 11, 1953 April 5, 2025 Newspapers.com October 17 l y Marquette Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 0–14 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-marquette-beats-cats/169667842/ The Arizona Daily Star Marquette beats Cats 14 to 0 in tight battle October 18, 1953 April 5, 2025 Newspapers.com October 31 w West Texas State Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 39–6 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lubbock-avalanche-journal-long-cardella/169668016/ Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Long, Cardella lead Arizona past Buffaloes, 39–6 November 1, 1953 April 5, 2025 Newspapers.com November 7 l y Texas Tech Jones Stadium Lubbock, TX 27–52 16,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lubbock-avalanche-journal-cavazos-leads/169664631/ Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Cavazos leads Tech to 52–27 win over 'Cats November 8, 1953 April 5, 2025 Newspapers.com November 14 l Texas Western Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 20–28 Shinaut Passes Miners to Win The Arizona Daily Star Abe Chanin November 15, 1953 1A, 1B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26876613/shinaut_passes_miners_to_win/ Newspapers.com November 21 t y Kansas State Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 26–26 19,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-cats-gain-a-tie/169668185/ The Kansas City Star Cats gain a tie November 22, 1953 April 5, 2025 Newspapers.com November 28 w y Arizona State Goodwin Stadium Tempe, AZ rivalry 35–0 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-wildcats-swamp-sun-de/169668324/ The Arizona Daily Star Wildcats swamp Sun Devils 35–0 November 29, 1953 April 5, 2025 Newspapers.com The game versus Arizona State was first game on television.2011 Arizona football guide. Awards All-Border (First Team): B Kenny Cardella, T Buddy Lewis References Arizona Category:Arizona Wildcats football seasons Arizona Wildcats football