1954 Juniata Indians football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1954 Juniata Indians football 1954 Juniata Eagles football team.png 285 Independent 8–0 Robert C. Hicks 1st Joe Veto College Field The 1954 Juniata Indians football team was an American football team that represented Juniata College as an independent during the 1954 college football season. In their first year under head coach Robert C. Hicks, the Indians compiled a perfect 8–0 record and outscored opponents by a total of 221 to 50. The 1954 season was part of a seven-year run from 1953 to 1959 during which Juniata compiled a record of 50–2–2, including five undefeated seasons. Tackle and place-kicker Joe Veto was the team captain and was also selected by the Associated Press as a first-team player on the 1954 Little All-America college football team.Juniata's Joe Veto On Little All-America First Team The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania December 3, 1954 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniatas-joe-veto-on-li/124455468/ Newspapers.com Five Juniata players received recognition on the Associated Press All-Pennsylvania collegiate team: Veto (first team); quarterback Pat Tarquinio (first team); guard Myron Sevick (third team); end Barry Drexler (honorable mention); and center John Staley (honorable mention).5 Juniata Players On All-State Eleven; Veto And Tarquinio On First Team In AP Selections The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania December 6, 1954 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-5-juniata-players-on-all/124456556/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at College Field in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Schedule y y October 2 1954 Moravian Greyhounds Moravian College Field Huntingdon, PA W 14-12 Juniata Surprises Moravian 14-12 In 1954 Season Opener: Indians Pull Game Out On Wampler's Fine Run The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania Mailand McIlroy October 4, 1954 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-surprises-moravia/124453109/ Newspapers.com October 9 1954 Haverford Fords Haverford<hc> College Field Huntingdon, PA W 14-6 Juniata Makes Haverford Second Victim By 14-6 Score The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania Mailand McIlroy October 11, 1954 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-makes-haverford-s/124449567/ Newspapers.com October 16 at 1954 Lycoming Warriors Lycoming Williamsport, PA W 20-0 Juniata Dumps Lycoming 20-0 For Tenth Straight Win: Pheasant Scores Twice And Birmingham Once The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania October 18, 1954 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-dumps-lycoming-20/124453793/ Newspapers.com October 23 1954 Dickinson Red Devils Dickinson College Field Huntingdon, PA W 31-0 Juniata Smears Dickinson 31-0 For Eleventh Straight The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania Mailand McIlroy October 25, 1954 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-smears-dickinson/124450773/ Newspapers.com October 30 at 1954 Susquehanna Crusaders Susquehanna Selinsgrove, PA W 46-6 Juniata Drubs Susquehanna 46-6 For Twelfth Straight The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania Mailand McIlroy November 1, 1954 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-drubs-susquehanna/124454963/ Newspapers.com November 6 at 1954 Grove City Wolverines Grove City Grove City, PA W 29-20 Juniata Eleven Defeats Grove City 29-20 In Bruising Game The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania November 8, 1954 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-eleven-defeats-gr/124450244/ Newspapers.com November 13 at 1954 Swarthmore Garnet Tide Swarthmore Alumni Field Swarthmore, PA W 39-0 1,200 Juniata Routs Swarthmore, 39-0, For 14th Straight; Tarquino Stars The Philadelphia Inquirer John Dell November 14, 1954 2S https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-juniata-routs/124454505/ Newspapers.com November 20 at 1954 Ursinus Bears Ursinus Patterson Field Collegeville, PA W 28-6 1,000 Juniata Completes Second Perfect Season The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania Mailand McIlroy November 22, 1954 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-completes-second/124451157/ Newspapers.com Juniata College Football Records https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/fball/2022_FB_Records_12-12-22.pdf Juniata College November 14, 2022 15 May 12, 2023 References Juniata Category:Juniata Eagles football seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Juniata Indians football