1951 Lawrence Vikings football team

American college football season February 2026 July 2024 1951 Lawrence Vikings football Midwest Conference MWC 7–0 7–0 Bernie Heselton 14th Whiting Field MWC champion The 1951 Lawrence Vikings football team was an American football team that represented Lawrence University as a member of the Midwest Conference (MWC) during the 1951 college football season. In their 14th year under head coach Bernie Heselton, the Vikings compiled a perfect 7–0 record (7–0 in conference games), won the MWC championship, and outscored all opponents by a total of 145 to 39. Midwest Conference Final Standings https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal/143369140/ Wisconsin State Journal Madison, Wisconsin Associated Press November 20, 1951 8, section 2 March 14, 2024 Newspapers.com Lawrence played home games at Whiting Field in Appleton, Wisconsin. Schedule y y September 29 at 1951 Grinnell Pioneers Grinnell Grinnell, IA W 35-0 Lawrence Romps to 35-0 Victory Over Grinnell in Season Opener The Post-Crescent October 1, 1951 19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-post-crescent-lawrence-romps-to-35-0/143762291/ Newspapers.com October 6 1951 Knox Old Siwash Knox Whiting Field Appleton, WI W 19-12 Lawrence Tops Knox, 19-12, For Second Conference Win: Vikes Recover From Siwash Spree in 3rd Period; Bigford, Stumpf Star The Post-Crescent Evans Kirby October 8, 1951 17, 19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-post-crescent-lawrence-tops-knox-19/143767169/ Newspapers.com October 13 1951 Cornell Rams Cornell (IA) Whiting Field Appleton, WI W 19-6 October 20 1951 Carleton Knights Carleton<hc> Whiting Field Appleton, WI W 14-7 Lawrence Rallies in Second Half to Top Carleton, 14-7: Bruce Bigford Paces Vikings' 4th Straight Midwest Conference Win The Post-Crescent Evans Kirkby October 22, 1951 17, 18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-post-crescent-lawrence-rallies-in-se/143768787/ Newspapers.com October 27 at 1951 Ripon Redmen Ripon Ripon, WI (rivalry) W 26-7 Alert Vikes Use Ripon Errors To Roll Up Big 26-7 Victory: Take Over Midwest Conference Lead Alone With Fifth Straight Win The Post-Crescent Evans Kirby October 29, 1951 21, 23 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-post-crescent-alert-vikes-use-ripon/143763407/ Newspapers.com November 3 at 1951 Monmouth Fighting Scots Monmouth (IL) Monmouth, IL W 7-0 November 10 at 1951 Coe Kohawks Coe Poe Field Cedar Rapids, IA W 25-7 Unbeaten Lawrence Stops Coe The Cedar Rapids Gazette November 11, 1951 Sports 1, 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-unbeaten-lawrence-stops-coe/143765085/ Newspapers.com References Lawrence Category:Lawrence Vikings football seasons Category:Midwest Conference football champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Lawrence Vikings football