1949 Missouri Valley Vikings football team

American college football season February 2026 March 2024 1949 Missouri Valley Vikings football Missouri College Athletic Union MCAU 8–3 3–0 Volney Ashford 10th Short punt, single-wing Gregg-Mitchell Field MCAU champion Oleander Bowl L 13–19 vs. McMurry The 1949 Missouri Valley Vikings football team represented Missouri Valley College as a member of the Missouri College Athletic Union (MCAU) during the 1949 college football season. Led by 10th-year head coach Volney Ashford, the Vikings compiled an overall record of 8–3 with a mark of 3–0 in conference play, winning the MCAU title. Conference Football Standings https://www.newspapers.com/clip/52146130/the-kansas-city-times/ Kansas City Times Kansas City, Missouri November 21, 1949 16 May 26, 2020 Newspapers.com Missouri Valley was invited to the Oleander Bowl, where the Vikings lost to McMurry. The team played home games at Gregg-Mitchell Field in Marshall, Missouri. Schedule Central September 16 8:00 p.m. w y 1949 Bethany Swedes Bethany (KS) Gregg-Mitchell Field Marshall, MO 28–6 3,000 Swedes In Last Night To Meet Vikings https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143430059/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri September 16, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Vikings Roll Over Swedes By 28-6 Score https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143429745/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri September 17, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Vikings Roll Over Swedes By 28-6 Score (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143429936/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri September 17, 1949 2 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com September 23 8:00 p.m. w y y 1949 Northeast Missouri State Bulldogs Northeast Missouri State Stokes Stadium Kirksville, MO 27–7 1,500 First Home Game https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kirksville-graphic/143430288/ The Kirksville Graphic Kirksville, Missouri September 23, 1949 8 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Kirkville In 27 To 7 Loss To Vikings https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143430382/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri September 24, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Kirkville In 27 To 7 Loss To Vikings (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143430480/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri September 24, 1949 3 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com September 29 8:00 p.m. w y y 1949 Ottawa Braves Ottawa (KS) Blues Stadium Kansas City, MO 20–6 5,000–6,000 Vikings Keep Up Heavy Workouts https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143431049/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri September 28, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Vikings Keep Up Heavy Workouts (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143431161/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri September 28, 1949 3 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Braves Prove Stubborn But Bow 20 To 6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143430858/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri September 30, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Braves Prove Stubborn But Bow 20 To 6 (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143430933/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri September 30, 1949 5 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Third For Vikings https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-times/143430711/ Kansas City Times Kansas City, Missouri September 30, 1949 27 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 8:00 p.m. l y Evansville Gregg-Mitchell Field Marshall, MO 7–17 5,000 Football https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143431489/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri October 7, 1949 2 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Purple Aces Win Over The Vikings https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143431331/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri October 8, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Purple Aces Win Over Vikings (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143431407/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri October 8, 1949 2 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 7:30 p.m. w y 1949 Central Eagles Central (MO) Davis Field Fayette, MO 20–6 4,000 Vikings Have Several On Injured List https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143431582/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri October 13, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Vikings Trim Eagles By 20 To 6 Score https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143431720/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri October 15, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Vikings Trim Eagles By 20 To 6 Score (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143431806/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri October 15, 1949 6 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 8:00 p.m. w y y 1955 Central Missouri State Mules Central Missouri State Warrensburg, MO 15–0 2,000 Mule Plays Work Against The Vikings https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143432204/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri October 20, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Mule Plays Work Against The Vikings (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143432148/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri October 20, 1949 8 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Vikings Down Mules 15 To 0 In 2nd Half https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143431931/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri October 22, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Vikins Down Mules 15 To 0 In Second Half (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143432038/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri October 22, 1949 4 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 27 8:00 p.m. w 1949 Culver–Stockton Wildcats Culver–Stockton Gregg-Mitchell Field Marshall, MO 65–6 3,000 Football https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143432324/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri October 27, 1949 2 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Vikings Run Wild Against The Wildcats https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143432405/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri October 28, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Vikings Run Wild Against The Wildcats (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143432476/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri October 28, 1949 2 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Vikings Run Wild Against The Wildcats (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143432527/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri October 28, 1949 5 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 2:00 p.m. w y 1949 William Jewell Cardinals William Jewell Gregg-Mitchell Field Marshall, MO 62–0 3,500 Vikings Meet Wm. Jewell Tomorrow https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143432628/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri November 10, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Vikings Meet Wm. Jewell Tomorrow (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143432699/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri November 10, 1949 2 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Valley Runs Over William Jewell 62-0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143432745/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri November 12, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Valley Runs Over William Jewell 62-0 (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143432834/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri November 12, 1949 5 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 l y y Arkansas State Kays Stadium Jonesboro, AR 6–7 2,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111430058/arkansas-state-hands-missouri-valley-sec/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch Arkansas State hands Missouri Valley second defeat in 50 games November 19, 1949 October 16, 2022 Newspapers.com Vikings Noses Out 7 To 6 By Ark. State https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143432917/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri November 19, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com November 24 2:00 p.m. w y 1949 College of Emporia Presbies College of Emporia Gregg-Mitchell Field Marshall, MO 62–0 3,500 Vikings Clash With College Of Emporia https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143433075/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri November 23, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Vikins Clash With College Of Emporia (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143433288/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri November 23, 1949 2 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com C Of E Goes Down To 62 To 0 Defeat https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143433419/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri November 25, 1949 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com C Of E Goes Down To 62 To 0 Defeat (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-democrat-news/143433493/ The Daily Democrat-News Marshall, Missouri November 25, 1949 2 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com January 2 2:00 p.m. l y y McMurry Public School Stadium Galveston, TX Oleander Bowl 13–19 7,500 Second Oleander Bowl Game To Climax Holidays on Island https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-galveston-daily-news/143434000/ The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas January 2, 1950 1 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Two (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-galveston-daily-news/143434114/ The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas January 3, 1950 9 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com The Vikes Beaten https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-times/143433713/ Kansas City Times Kansas City, Missouri Associated Press January 3, 1950 19 March 15, 2024 Newspapers.com References Missouri Valley Category:Missouri Valley Vikings football seasons Category:Missouri College Athletic Union football champion seasons Missouri Valley Vikings football Category:Long stubs with short prose