1909 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season

August 2023 Tennessee-Volunteers-1909-program-cover.png 1909 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season College football NCAA Regular Season Sewanee 14 September 25, 1909through January 1, 1910 Football 1908 1910 The 1909 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season was the college football games played by the member schools of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association as part of the 1909 college football season. The season began on September 25. Under head coach Harris G. Cope, Sewanee won its last conference title in major college football. Sewanee gave Vanderbilt its first loss to a Southern team in six years, and was the first Sewanee squad to win a title since the 1899 Iron Men. When the Kentucky team was welcomed home after the upset win over Illinois, Philip Carbusier said that they had "fought like wildcats", a nickname that stuck.Michael Leo Donovan, Yankees to Fighting Irish : What's Behind Your Favorite Team's Name (Taylor Trade Publications, 2004), p107 President Taft showed up for the Sewanee-LSU game. LSU was led by Hall of Fame quarterback Doc Fenton. Results and team statistics Conf. RankTeamHead coachOverall recordConf. recordPPGPAG1SewaneeHarris Cope6–14–022.9 6.02VanderbiltDan McGugin 7–34–1 21.03.23AlabamaDoc Pollard5–1–24–1–2 8.52.14LSUJoe Pritchard6–23–123.5 4.65 (tie)Georgia TechJohn Heisman 7–24–224.15.05 (tie)AuburnMike Donahue5–24–216.75.67HowardJohn B. Longwell 5–2–12–213.43.78ClemsonBob Williams 6–32–210.34.89Mississippi Nathan Stauffer4–3–21-2–111.05.410Mississippi A&MW. D. Chadwick 5–41–317.04.911GeorgiaJames Coulter/Frank Dobson1–4–21–4–12.06.912The CitadelSam Costen4–3–20–1–118.46.4131909 Cumberland Bulldogs Cumberland (TN) 0–10–1 14Mercer Frank Blake 3–5 0–48.03.915TennesseeGeorge Levene1–6–20–5 1.212.6 Key PPG = Average of points scored per game PAG = Average of points allowed per gamehttps://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/independent/1909.html 1909 Independent Year Summary Regular season Index to colors and formattingNon-conference matchup; SIAA member wonNon-conference matchup; SIAA member lostNon-conference matchup; tieConference matchup SIAA teams in bold. Week One Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceSeptember 251909 Gordon Bulldogs Gordon College (Georgia) GordonMercerCentral City Park • Macon, GAL 0–10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81871656/nashville-banner/ Mercer beaten By Gordon team Nashville Banner September 27, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comSeptember 251909 Southwestern Presbyterian Southwestern PresbyterianVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNW 52–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-vanderbilt-wins-by-s/147531656/ Vanderbilt wins by score of 52 to 0 The Atlanta Journal September 26, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comSeptember 27GordonClemsonBowman Field • Calhoun, SCW 26–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-clemson-walks-o/147532809/ The Atlanta Constitution Clemson walks over Gordon September 28, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Two Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 21909 Central University Central UniversityTennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82693134/both-teams-unable-to-score/ The Courier-Journal Both teams unable to score October 3, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 2The Citadel1909 College of Charleston Maroons College of CharlestonCharleston, SCW 36–0 October 21909 Union (Tennessee) Bulldogs Union (TN) Alabama The Quad • Tuscaloosa, ALW 16–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71344656/alabama-wins-only-by-rally/ The Montgomery Advertiser Alabama wins only by rally October 3, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 2Howard (AL)AuburnBaseball Field • Montgomery, ALAUB 11–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94870534/auburn-shows-little-class-against-howard/ The Montgomery Advertiser Auburn shows little class against Howard October 3, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 2GordonGeorgia TechPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GA W 18–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-jackets-win-fro/147532316/ The Atlanta Constitution Jackets win from Gordon October 3, 1909 May 16, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 2Memphis University SchoolOle MissOxford, MSW 18–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-mus-makes-pluck/146069770/ The Commercial Appeal M.U.S. makes plucky stand; Lost to Ole Miss 18–0 October 3, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 2ClemsonVPIMiles Field • Blacksburg, VAL 0–6 http://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=TD19091003.1.51&e=------190-en-20--1-byDA.rev-txt-txIN-V.P.I.+richmond----1909--# Times Dispatch October 3, 1909 Clemson Loses To Virginia TechsOctober 2Jackson BarracksLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LA W 70–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-lsu-finds-army-eleven-easy/140749022/ The Shreveport Times L.S.U. finds Army eleven easy picking October 3, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 2MercerVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121083226/vanderbilt-takes-one-from-mercer-28-to-5/ Vanderbilt takes one from Mercer 28 to 5 Chattanooga Daily Times October 3, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 21909 Birmingham Panthers BirminghamMississippi A&MHardy Field • Starkville, MSW 21–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-a-m-trims-birm/146071802/ The Commercial Appeal A. & M. trims Birmingham October 3, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Three Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 5University of MemphisOle MissOxford, MSW 15–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-ole-miss-kept-busy/146070333/ The Commercial Appeal Ole Miss kept busy; Had hard time beating University of Memphis, 15 to 0 October 7, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.com October 9Howard (AL)AlabamaThe Quad • Tuscaloosa, ALALA 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71344869/alabama-puts-it-over-the-collegians/ The Tuscaloosa Times-Gazette Alabama puts it over the Collegians October 10, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 9GordonAuburnDrill Field • Auburn, ALW 46–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94870842/auburn-walks-over-gordon/ The Atlanta Constitution Auburn walks over Gordon October 10, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 9ClemsonDavidsonLatta Park • Charlotte, NCW 17–5 Clemson defeats Davidson in raggeu game of football, score being 17 to 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108814051/clemson-defeats-davidson-in-raggeu-game/ Charlotte Daily Observer October 10, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 9GeorgiaThe CitadelCollege Park Stadium • Charleston, SCT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-georgia-plays-tie-wi/147533324/ The Atlanta Journal Georgia plays tie with Citadel October 10, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 9MooneyGeorgia TechPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GAW 35–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nashville-banner-tech-beats-mooney-but/147532415/ Nashville Banner Tech beats Mooney, but preps score October 11, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 9CumberlandMississippi A&MHardy Field • Starkville, MSMSAM 34–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-cemberland-was-eas/146071948/ The Commercial Appeal Cumberland was easy October 10, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 9Ole MissLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LALSU 10–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-ole-miss-made-good/140749228/ The Commercial Appeal Ole Miss made good showing, held Louisianans 10 to 0 October 10, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 9Southwestern PresbyterianSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TNW 64–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-sewanee-opens-in-g/136974980/ The Commercial Appeal Sewanee opens in great glee October 10, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 9North CarolinaTennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNL 0–3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82693257/carolina-gains-a-close-victory/ The News and Observer Carolina gains a close victory October 10, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 9Rose PolytechnicVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNW 28–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-vanderbilt-down-ro/147531806/ Vanderbilt down Rose The Indianapolis Star October 11, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Four Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 151909 Jacksonville State Eagle Owls Jacksonville StateHoward (AL)West End Park • Birmingham, ALW 33–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100476800/1909-samford-jacksonville-state/ The Birmingham News Howard swamps Jacksonville October 16, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 15DavidsonGeorgiaHerty Field • Athens, GAT 0–0 Georgia ties in second battle https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108814299/georgia-ties-in-second-battle/ The Macon News October 16, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 16AuburnMercerCentral City Park • Macon, GAAUB 23–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94870995/two-field-goals-kicked-by-auburn-players/ The Chattanooga Times Two field goals kicked by Auburn players October 17, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 16ClemsonAlabamaBirmingham Fairgrounds • Birmingham, ALALA 3–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71345082/varsity-is-held-to-very-low-score/ The Montgomery Advertiser Varsity is held to very low score October 17, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 16Port Royal MarinesThe CitadelCollege Park Stadium • Charleston, SCL 5–17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-marines-officers-won-from-cita/147533847/ The State Marines officers won from Citadel lads October 17, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.com October 16South CarolinaGeorgia TechPonce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GAW 59–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93265594/south-carolina-trimmed-proper/ The Atlanta Constitution South Carolina trimmed proper October 17, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 16SewaneePrincetonUniversity Field • Princeton, NJL 0–20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-new-york-times-sewanee-fails-to-scor/136975071/ The New York Times Sewanee fails to score; Princeton makes 20 points against Southern collegians October 17, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 16Mississippi A&MLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LALSU 15–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-daily-news-louisiana-won-gridiro/140749443/ Jackson Daily News Louisiana won gridiron games October 17, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 16TennesseeKentucky State CollegeLexington, KYL 0–172,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82693500/state-team-wins-from-tennessee-by-170-s/ The Lexington Herald State team wins from Tennessee by 17–0 score October 17, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 16Vanderbilt AlumniVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNL 0–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-alumni-all-stars-dow/147531962/ Alumni all-stars down Vanderbilt The Atlanta Journal October 17, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 16Ole MissTulanePelican Park • New Orleans, LAL 0–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81160639/the-times-democrat/ George makes touchdown after 45-yard sprint The Times-Democrat October 17, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Five Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 22Southwestern PresbyterianMississippi A&MColumbus Fairgrounds • Columbus, MSW 31–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nashville-banner-mississippi-a-and-m-b/146072075/ Nashville Banner Mississippi A. and M. beats S.P.U. 31 to 0 October 23, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.com October 23AlabamaOle MissMississippi State Fairgrounds • Jackson, MST 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71345327/mississippi-outplayed-alabama/ Jackson Daily News Mississippi outplayed Alabama October 24, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 23Port Royal MarinesClemsonBowman Field • Calhoun, SCW 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-clemson-wins-ga/147532917/ The Atlanta Constitution Clemson wins game October 24, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 23GeorgiaTennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNUGA 3–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82693667/field-goal-wins-for-georgia-team/ The Atlanta Constitution Field goal wins for Georgia team October 24, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 23Howard (AL)MercerCentral City Park • Macon, GAHOW 6–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101936472/howard-downs-mercer-team/ The Atlanta Constitution Howard downs Mercer team October 24, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 23SewaneeGeorgia TechPonce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GAGT 15–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-tigers-trim-tec/136975218/ The Atlanta Constitution Tigers trim Tech eleven by good score October 24, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 23AuburnVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 17–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94871275/vanderbilt-still-master-auburn-eleven-f/ The Nashville Tennessean Vanderbilt still master, Auburn eleven falls before McGugin's machine October 24, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Six Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 30AlabamaGeorgiaPonce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GAALA 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2214168/ The Atlanta Constitution Alabama wins over Georgia in hard game October 31, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 30Georgia TechTennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNGT 29–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82693856/jackets-swamp-tennessee-team/ The Atlanta Constitution Jackets swamp Tennessee team October 31, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 30SewaneeLSUPelican Park • New Orleans, LASEW 15–64,200–7,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-democrat-sewanee-downs-lsu/136975337/ The Times-Democrat Sewanee downs L.S.U. easily, 15 to 6 October 31, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 30Mississippi A&MTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LAL 0–2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98872584/tulane-wins-pretty-contest-2-to-0/ The Times-Democrat Tulane wins pretty contest, 2 to 0 October 31, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 30Ole MissVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 17–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times-vanderbilt-victo/146070572/ Chattanooga Daily Times Vanderbilt victorious over Mississippi team October 31, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 30Howard (AL)ChattanoogaChamberlain Field • Chattanooga, TNT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81857303/the-chattanooga-news/ Moccasins and Howard play great tie game at Chamberlain The Chattanooga News November 1, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 30Porter Military AcademyThe CitadelCharleston, SCW 80–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-citadel-cadets-gain-victories/147534006/ The State Citadel Cadets gain victories October 31, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Seven Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 2Union (TN)Mississippi A&MColumbus Fairgrounds • Columbus, MSW 25–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-union-snowed-under/146072233/ The Commercial Appeal Union snowed under November 3, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 3DavidsonThe CitadelFairgrounds • Columbia, SCT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108814655/davidson-and-the-citadel-tie/ Charlotte Daily Observer Davidson and The Citadel tie November 4, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 4ClemsonSouth CarolinaFairgrounds • Columbia, SCW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93266251/clemson-won-grand-battle-at-football/ The Daily Record Clemson won grand battle at football November 4, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 4Louisiana IndustrialLSUBall Park • Alexandria, LAW 23–01,200https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-town-talk-a-great-crowd-saw-the-game/140749824/ Alexandria Daily Town Talk A great crowd saw the game; Twelve hundred cheering enthusiasts at Ball Park November 5, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 6ChattanoogaMercerCentral City Park • Macon, GAW 10–2 Curtis Joe Moccasins Defeated But Put Up Game Fight Against Heavy Odds https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81857526/the-chattanooga-news/ The Chattanooga News November 5, 1909 14 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.com November 6AuburnGeorgia TechPonce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GAAUB 9–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94871573/yellow-jackets-play-great-ball-but-are/ The Atlanta Constitution Yellow Jackets play great ball, but are beaten by Auburn November 7, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 6TennesseeVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 51–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82694137/no-match-for-commodores-tennessee-was-o/ The Nashville American No match for Commodores, Tennessee was overwhelmed by their brilliant playing November 7, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 8Mississippi A&MHoward (AL)West End Park • Birmingham, ALHOW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101936648/howard-6-miss-am-0/ The Vicksburg Herald Howard 6; Miss. A&M 0 November 9, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 8Castle HeightsSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TNW 38–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/knoxville-sentinel-castle-heights-team-d/136975493/ The Knoxville Sentinel Castle Heights team defeated by Sewanee November 9, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Eight Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 10ClemsonGeorgiaAugusta, GACLEM 5–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nashville-banner-clemson-defeats-georgia/147533027/ Nashville Banner Clemson defeats Georgia 5 to 0 November 11, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 12Ole Miss1909 Henderson Reddies HendersonArkadelphia, ART 12–12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arkansas-democrat-agee-scores-2-touchdow/146070861/ The Daily Arkansas Democrat Agee scores 2 touchdowns November 13, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 13AlabamaTennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNTENN 10–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71345687/tennessees-defeat-was-without-sting/ The Journal and Tribune Tennessee's defeat was without sting November 14, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 13ArkansasLSURed Elm Park • Memphis, TNL 0–16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-arkansas-squad-who/140750079/ The Commercial Appeal Arkansas squad who proved too much for the Louisiana Tigers November 14, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 13ClemsonThe CitadelCollege Park Stadium • Charleston, SCCLEM 17–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-citadel-lost-to-hefty-tigers/147533126/ The State Citadel lost to hefty Tigers November 14, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 13Georgia TechMercerCentral City Park • Macon, GAGT 35–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121083877/tech-wallops-mercer/ Tech wallops Mercer The Atlanta Constitution November 14, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 13ChattanoogaMississippi A&MHardy Field • Starkville, MSW 37–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times/134018252/ The Chattanooga Times Chattanooga is beaten November 14, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 13SewaneeAuburnWest End Park • Birmingham, ALSEW 12–11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-sewanee-wins-bril/136975602/ Birmingham Age-Herald Sewanee wins brilliant game from Auburn squad November 14, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 13VanderbiltOhio StateUniversity Park • Columbus, OHL 0–5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-ohio-state-wins-from/147532083/ Detroit Free Press Ohio State wins from Vanderbilt November 14, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Nine Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 17Union (TN)Ole MissOxford, MSW 45–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-mississippi-in-wal/146071391/ The Commercial Appeal Mississippi in walkover; Union smothered 45 to 0 November 18, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 181909 Transylvania TransylvaniaLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LAW 52–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lexington-herald-transylvania-beaten/140750449/ The Lexington Herald Transylvania beaten by Louisiana eleven November 19, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 20GeorgiaGeorgia TechPonce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GAGT 12–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-tech-defeats-geor/147532572/ The Charlotte Observer Tech defeats Georgia November 21, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 20AlabamaTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LAT 5–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71345867/in-brilliant-game-tulane-ties-alabama/ The Times-Democrat In brilliant game Tulane ties Alabama November 21, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 20The CitadelCollege of CharlestonCharleston, SCW 21–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-carolina-military-ac/147534181/ The Atlanta Journal Carolina Military Academy wins from Citadel November 21, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 20South CarolinaMercerCentral City Park • Macon, GAW 5–3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81871656/nashville-banner/ Mercer wins hard contest The Atlanta Constitution November 21, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 20BirminghamHoward (AL)West End Park • Birmingham, ALW 26–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101936828/howard-outclasses-birmingham-college/ The Montgomery Advertiser Howard outclasses Birmingham College November 21, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 20TennesseeChattanoogaChamberlain Field • Chattanooga, TNT 0–0 Moccasins defeat U. T. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81857895/chattanooga-daily-times/ Chattanooga Daily Times November 21, 1909 11 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 20VanderbiltWashington UniversityFrancis Field • St. Louis, MOW 12–05,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch/128387952/ Vanderbilt's fierce attack a mystery to Cayou's men St. Louis Post-Dispatch November 21, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Ten Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 25LSUAlabamaBirmingham Fairgrounds • Birmingham, ALLSU 12–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71346024/louisiana-12-alabama-6/ The Birmingham News Louisiana 12; Alabama 6 November 26, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 25ClemsonGeorgia TechPonce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GAGT 29–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-tech-beats-clemson/147532682/ The Tampa Tribune Tech beats Clemson November 26, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 25GeorgiaAuburnMontgomery, ALAUB 17–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94872213/georgias-game-fight-prevents-big-score/ The Montgomery Advertiser Georgia's game fight prevents big score November 26, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 25Ole MissMississippi A&MMississippi State Fairgrounds • Jackson, MSMISS 9–5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-mississippi-wins/146071499/ Birmingham Age-Herald Mississippi wins November 26, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 25SewaneeVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNSEW 16–5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-sewanee-tigers-the-c/136975689/ The Birmingham News Sewanee Tigers the champions November 26, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 25South CarolinaThe CitadelCollege Park Stadium • Charleston, SCL 5–111,600https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93266931/carolina-wins-in-second-half/ The Daily Record Carolina wins in second half November 26, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 25TransylvaniaTennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNW 11–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82694501/transylvania-loses-to-tennessee-by-score/ Lexington Leader Transylvania loses to Tennessee by score of 11 to 0 November 26, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 251909 Georgetown Tigers Georgetown (KY)HowardWest End Park • Birmingham, ALW 11–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101937051/howard-beats-fast-colonels/ The Montgomery Advertiser Howard beats fast Colonels November 26, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 25Norman ParkMercerCentral City Park • Macon, GAW 26–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121083717/mercer-piled-up-very-big-score/ Mercer piled up very big score The Macon News November 26, 1909 May 17, 2024 Newspapers.com Awards and honors All-Southern team 1909 College Football All-Southern Team John Heisman's All-Southern team included:Atlanta Constitution https://www.newspapers.com/clip/1917559// The All-Southern Eleven Picked By Coach Heisman November 28, 1909 March 4, 2015 Newspapers.com 3 PositionNameTeamQBDoc FentonLSUHBAubrey LanierSewaneeHBRay MorrisonVanderbiltFBWill MetzgerVanderbiltESilas WilliamsSewaneeTHarry EsslingerAuburnGEric CheapeSewaneeCJ. E. LucasGeorgiaGT. C. LockeAuburnTMalvern GriffinVanderbiltEEwing Y. FreelandVanderbilt References