1953 Grambling Tigers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1953 Grambling Tigers football Midwest Athletic Association MWAA 8–2 2–1 Eddie Robinson 11th Tiger Stadium The 1953 Grambling Tigers football team represented Grambling College (now known as Grambling State University) as a member of the Midwest Athletic Association (MWAA) during the 1953 college football season. Led by 11th-year head coach Eddie Robinson, the Tigers compiled an overall record of 8–2 and a mark of 2–1 in conference play. Schedule September 19 w y 1953 Paul Quinn Tigers Paul Quinn Tiger Stadium Grambling, LA 27–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123319868/grambling-tigers-wallop-paul-quinn-bucko/ Alabama Tribune Grambling Tigers wallop Paul Quinn Buckos 27–0 September 25, 1953 April 22, 2023 Newspapers.com September 25 w y 1953 Morris Hornets Morris Tiger Stadium Grambling, LA 40–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123320085/tigers-take-easy-verdict-from-morris/ The Shreveport Times Tigers take easy verdict from Morris September 27, 1953 April 22, 2023 Newspapers.com October 3 w y 1953 Kentucky State Thorobreds Kentucky State Alumni Field Frankfort, KY 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123320255/grambling-defeats-kentucky-state/ Lexington Herald-Leader Grambling defeats Kentucky State October 4, 1953 April 22, 2023 Newspapers.com October 10 l Texas Southern Tiger Stadium Grambling, LA 7–22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123320414/grambling-is-defeated-by-tsu-eleven/ The Shreveport Times Grambling is defeated by TSU eleven October 12, 1953 April 22, 2023 Newspapers.com October 17 w y y 1953 Bishop Tigers Bishop Farrington Field Fort Worth, TX 32–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123320692/grambling-vs-bishop-here-in-negro-conte/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Grambling vs. Bishop here in negro contest October 16, 1953 April 22, 2023 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/123320745/grambling-on-rebound-trounces-bishop-32/ The Pittsburgh Courier Grambling on rebound trounces Bishop 32–6 October 24, 1953 April 22, 2023 Newspapers.com October 26 w y y Wiley State Fair Stadium Shreveport, LA 26–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123320884/grambling-wins-state-fair-game/ The Shreveport Journal Grambling wins State Fair Game October 27, 1953 April 22, 2023 Newspapers.com October 31 w y 1953 Jackson Tigers Jackson Alumni Stadium Jackson, MS 21–12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123322049/tigers-romp-easily-over-jackson-210/ The Shreveport Times Tigers romp easily over Jackson, 21–0 November 1, 1953 April 22, 2023 Newspapers.com November 7 w y y 1953 Leland Bulldogs Leland Baton Rouge, LA 60–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123321189/grambling-steamrolls-leland-by-600-coun/ The Shreveport Times Grambling steamrolls Leland by 60–0 count November 8, 1953 April 22, 2023 Newspapers.com November 14 l y y Prairie View A&M Prairie View, TX 0–32 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123321360/prairie-view-wins/ The Miami Herald Prairie View wins November 15, 1953 April 22, 2023 Newspapers.com November 21 w y 1953 Arkansas AM&N Golden Lions Arkansas AM&N Tiger Stadium Grambling, LA 20–16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123321611/grambling-tigers-defeat-ark-amn-lions/ Alabama Tribune Grambling Tigers defeat Ark. AM&N Lions 20–16 November 26, 1953 April 22, 2023 Newspapers.com References Grambling Category:Grambling State Tigers football seasons Grambling Tigers football