1927 NC State Wolfpack football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1927 NC State Wolfpack football Southern Conference SoCon 9–1 4–0 Gus Tebell 3rd Nick Nicholson Riddick Stadium SoCon co-champion 20swolfpackuniform.png The 1927 NC State Wolfpack football team represented North Carolina State University during the 1927 Southern Conference football season. They played their home games in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Wolfpack were coached by Gus Tebell in his third year as head coach, compiling a record of 9–1 and outscoring opponents 216 to 69. NC State tied with Georgia Tech and Tennessee for the Southern Conference title, including the only unbeaten and untied conference record. Also in the conference were Bill Spears-led Vanderbilt (giving both Tech and Tennessee their ties) and Georgia's "dream and wonder team." NC State was led by All-Southern running back and College Football Hall of Fame inductee Jack McDowall.http://www.gopack.com/genrel/041614aac.html 2014 NC State Athletic Hall of Fame Class Announced April 16, 2014 January 24, 2015 January 28, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150128132304/http://www.gopack.com/genrel/041614aac.html dead Schedule September 23 w y 1927 Elon Fightin' Christians Elon Riddick Stadium Raleigh, NC 39–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-wolfpack-tramples-over-e/136525440/ Greensboro Daily News Wolfpack tramples over Elon but not without struggle September 24, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com September 30 l y y Furman Manly Field Greenville, SC 0–20 3,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-furman-blanks-wolfpack-team/136525515/ The State Furman blanks Wolfpack team October 1, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 8 w Clemson Riddick Stadium Raleigh, NC rivalry 18–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-record-wolfpack-beats-clemson/136525646/ The Sunday Record Wolfpack beats Clemson outfit October 9, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 13 w y Wake Forest Riddick Stadium Raleigh, NC rivalry 30–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-wolfpack-crushes/136525748/ The Charlotte Observer Wolfpack crushes Demon Deacons by 30–7 October 14, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 22 w y Florida Plant Field Tampa, FL 12–6 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-mcdowell-former-flori/136525878/ Tampa Sunday Tribune McDowell, former Floridian, leads North Carolina State to victory over Gator, 12–6 October 23, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 29 w North Carolina Riddick Stadium Raleigh, NC rivalry 19–6 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times-nc-state-crush/136525968/ The Sunday Citizen N.C. State crushes Carolina's line to win, 19 to 6 October 30, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com November 5 w y y Davidson World War Memorial Stadium Greensboro, NC 25–6 Wolfpack flattens Wildcats https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108915297/wolfpack-flattens-wildcats/ The Charlotte Observer November 6, 1927 September 4, 2022 Newspapers.com November 11 w y y Duke Hanes Field Durham, NC rivalry 20–18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-virginian-pilot-wolfpack-defeats-blu/136526119/ The Virginian-Pilot Wolfpack defeats Blue Devils, 20–18 November 12, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com November 24 w y South Carolina Melton Field Columbia, SC 34–0 4,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-nc-state-routs-s/136526205/ The News and Observer N.C. State routs South Carolina November 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com December 3 w y Michigan State Riddick Stadium Raleigh, NC 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-michigan-state-trampl/136526278/ Detroit Free Press Michigan State trampled in mud December 4, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com1927 NC State Wolfpack Football Schedule Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 9, 2023 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/north-carolina-state/1927-schedule.html Game summaries Week 1: Elon The Wolf Pack opened the season with a 39–0 victory over 1927 Elon Fightin' Christians Elon. Week 2: at Furman In the second week, NC State suffered the season's only loss on the road to the Furman Purple Hurricane 0–20. Furman quarterback Whitey Rawl scored three touchdowns.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3166671/the_anniston_star/ Anniston Star Furman Trounces North Carolina In Opening Game October 1, 1927 6 September 5, 2015 Newspapers.com Week 3: Clemson Week 3: Clemson at North Carolina State Clemson NC State 0 0 6 0 6 6 0 6 October 16, 1927 Riddick StadiumRaleigh, NC Alexander (W&J) The Wolfpack beat the Clemson Tigers 18–6. Though Jack McDowall did not score any of the touchdowns his play resulted in all the scores, including passes to Childress and Goodwin.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3166661/the_indexjournal/ M'Dowall Passes, Punts, Runs Over Clemson Gridmen October 9, 1927 6 September 5, 2015 Newspapers.com The starting lineup for the Wolfpack against Florida: Goodwin (left end), Evans (left tackle), Vaughan (left guard), Metts (center), Nicholson (right guard), Lepo (right tackle), Childress (right end), Adams (quarterback), Outen (left halfback), McDowall (right halfback), Warren (fullback). Herman Stegeman was umpire.http://d.lib.ncsu.edu/ocr/technician-v8n4-1927-10-13/technician-v8n4-1927-10-13.pdf 'Pack Revenges Defeat of Last Year By 18-6 The Technician 3 October 13, 1927 Week 4: Wake Forest The Wake Forest Demon Deacons were defeated 30–7.http://d.lib.ncsu.edu/ocr/technician-v8n4-1927-10-13/technician-v8n4-1927-10-13.pdf The Technician State Wins From Wake Forest 30-8 October 15, 1927 8 4 McDowall threw several passes, and returned a punt 60 yards for a touchdown. Week 5: at Florida Week 5: North Carolina State at Florida NC State Florida 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 6 October 23, 1927 Plant FieldTampa, FL Springer (Penn) In the fifth week of play, the Wolfpack faced captain Jack McDowall's native Florida Gators in Tampa, winning 12–6. Neither team scored until the final period. Since McDowall had been turned down by the University of Florida, legend has it just afterwards he mailed coach Tom Sebring the game ball.2014 NC State Athletic Hall of Fame: Jack McDowall - YouTube A drive brought the Wolfpack to the 3-yard line, the feature play of which was a 30-yard pass from McDowall to Childress. A pass from McDowall to Frank Goodwin got the score.T. A. Vernon The Technician 8 6 October 28, 1927 3 http://d.lib.ncsu.edu/collections/catalog/technician-v8n6-1927-10-28/pages/technician-v8n6-1927-10-28_0003 State Wolves Invade Florida And Win 12-6 The Gators then began passing desperately in an attempt to win. A pass bounced off the hands of a Florida back and into McDowall's, who returned the ball 75 yards for the deciding score.Woodruff 1928 239 On the ensuing kickoff, Gator back Tommy Owens ran it back for an 88-yard touchdown.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3155058/the_bee/ The Bee Statistics Indicate Any Conference Team Able To Beat Leaders October 23, 1927 9 September 4, 2015 Newspapers.com The starting lineup for the Wolfpack against Florida: Goodwin (left end), Lepo (left tackle), Nicholson (left guard), Metts (center), Vaughan (right guard), Evans (right tackle), Childress (right end), Adams (quarterback), McDowall (left halfback), Cram (right halfback), Warren (fullback). Week 6: North Carolina Week 6: North Carolina at North Carolina State N. Carolina NC State 0 0 0 6 7 6 0 6 October 30 Riddick StadiumRaleigh, NC 18,000 Rip Major NC State defeated the in-state rival North Carolina Tar Heels 19 to 6.https://d.lib.ncsu.edu/ocr/technician-v8n7-1927-11-05/technician-v8n7-1927-11-05.pdf Wolves Beat Carolina T. A. Vernon November 5, 1927 The Technician The first score came after a 30-yard pass from Jack McDowall to Hunsucker set up a 9-yard end run from McDowall for touchdown. The third touchdown was a 4-yard touchdown pass the width of the field from McDowall to Hunsucker.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3166638/the_indexjournal/ The Index-Journal October 30, 1927 6 N. C. State Gets Sweet Revenge In Tar Heel Game September 5, 2015 Newspapers.com The starting lineup for the Wolfpack against North Carolina: Goodwin (left end), Evans (left tackle), Vaughan (left guard), Metts (center), Nicholson (right guard), Lepo (right tackle), Childress (right end), Adams (quarterback), McDowall (left halfback), Hunsucker (right halfback), Lipscomb (fullback).Woodruff 1928 243 Week 7: vs. Davidson Week 7: North Carolina State at Davidson NC State Davidson 6 6 0 13 0 0 6 0 November 5, 1927 Greensboro, NC Gooch (Virginia) The Wolf Pack beat the Davidson Wildcats 25–6. McDowall had a run of 65 yards. The starting lineup was: Goodwin (left end), Evans (left tackle), Vaughan (left guard), Metts (center), C. Nicholson (right guard), Lepo (right tackle), Childress (right end), Adams (quarterback), Hunsucker (left halfback), McDowall (right halfback), Warren (fullback).https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8331337/the_indexjournal/ the Index-Journal 6 November 6, 1927 N. C. State Hits Davidson Severe Setback 23 to 6 January 13, 2017 Newspapers.com Week 8: at Duke NC State defeated Duke in Durham 20–18 "in one of the most thrilling football battles ever staged in N. C."https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4948894/the_bee/ Wolfpack Captures N.C. Title By Winning From Duke In Thrilling Game November 12, 1927 6 The Bee April 15, 2016 Newspapers.com Henry Lenesne https://d.lib.ncsu.edu/ocr/technician-v8n8-1927-11-12/technician-v8n8-1927-11-12.pdf The Technician Wolves Win State Title November 12, 1927 8 8 After the Blue Devils rushed out to an early 12–0 lead, McDowall's two drop kicks proved the difference. Week 9: at South Carolina The South Carolina Gamecocks were shutout 34–0.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93534178/wolfpack-slashes-way-to-victory-over-sou/ Asheville Citizen-Times Wolfpack slashes way to victory over South Carolina Gamecocks November 25, 1927 January 26, 2022 Newspapers.com Week 10: Michigan State Week 10: Michigan State at North Carolina State Mich. State NC State 0 0 0 0 6 0 7 6 December 3 Riddick Stadium Raleigh, NC Rain Sources:http://d.lib.ncsu.edu/ocr/technician-v8n12-1927-12-10/technician-v8n12-1927-12-10.pdf#page=6&zoom=auto,-20,65 The Technician State Wins From Michigan Aggies December 10, 1927 7 8 4 In the season's final game, NC State hosted a northern opponent, the Michigan Aggies. On a muddy, waterlogged field,https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2933156/the_indexjournal/ The Index-Journal December 3, 1927 4 Waterlogged Field Faces Elevens In North Carolina August 2, 2015 Newspapers.com the Wolfpack won 19 to 0.https://d.lib.ncsu.edu/ocr/technician-v8n12-1927-12-10/technician-v8n12-1927-12-10.pdf The Technician December 10, 1927 WolfPack Wins Final Game 19 To 0 7 Captain Jack McDowall was cited as the best player in his final game, despite his only scoring play being a pass for an extra point. Awards and honors All-Southern: Jack McDowall Players Line NC State Wolfpack Player Position Gamesstarted Hometown Prep school Height Weight AgeBob Evans tackleChildress endJohn Ford guardFloyd tackleFrank Goodwin endJoseph Harden centerJordan endJohn Lepo tackleMetts centerNick Nicholson guardFred Vaughan guard Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina 196 Backfield NC State Wolfpack Player Position Gamesstarted Hometown Prep school Height Weight AgeSparky Adams quarterbackFred Crum halfbackGeorge Hunsucker halfbackRobert Jeffries fullbackJack McDowall halfback Gainesville, FloridaRockingham High6'1"17522Bill "Chink" Outen halfbackClarence Ridenhour quarterbackBob Warren fullback Coaching staff Head coach: Gus Tebell Assistants: Butch Slaughter, Doc Sermon References Sources A History of Southern Football 1890–1928 Woodruff Fuzzy 2 1928 NC State Category:NC State Wolfpack football seasons Category:Southern Conference football champion seasons NC State Wolfpack football