1982 West Georgia Braves football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1982 West Georgia Braves football Independent 12–0 Bobby Pate 2nd Grisham Stadium NCAA Division III champion Stagg Bowl W 14–0 vs. 1982 Augustana (Illinois) Vikings Augustana (IL) The 1982 West Georgia Braves football team was an American football team that represented West Georgia College (now known as the University of West Georgia) as an independent during the 1982 NCAA Division III football season. In their second season under head coach Bobby Pate, the Braves compiled a 12–0 record and won the NCAA Division III championship.1982 Football Schedule University of West Georgia October 24, 2021 https://uwgathletics.com/sports/football/schedule/1982 During its undefeated regular season, the team scored an average of 42.1 points per game while holding opponents to 4.6 points per game.W. Georgia to meet Widener in playoffs The Atlanta Constitution Bill Banks November 15, 1982 4D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87769929/w-georgia-to-meet-widener-in-playoffs/ Newspapers.com The season included a Sunday afternoon game against 1982 Millsaps Majors Millsaps intended to fill the void for television viewers during the 1982 NFL strike.West Ga., Millsaps play Sunday on TV The Atlanta Constitution October 3, 1982 10D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87771282/west-ga-millsaps-play-sunday-on-tv/ Newspapers.com In the postseason, West Georgia faced 1982 Widener Pioneers Widener in the Division III South Region Championship game. Widener had spoiled West Georgia's undefeated 1981 season in that year's playoffs. West Georgia prevailed in the rematch by a 31–24 score. West Georgia then went on to shut out 1982 Augustana (Illinois) Vikings Augustana (Illinois), 14–0, in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl to win the Division III national championship. The team played its home games at Grisham Stadium in Carrollton, Georgia. Schedule y y September 18 1982 Miles Golden Bears Miles Grisham Stadium Carrollton, GA W 38-6 9,000 Long leads the way as West Georgia dominates Miles 38-6 The Atlanta Constitution Ray Tapley September 19, 1982 14C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87770886/long-leads-the-way-as-west-georgia/ Newspapers.com September 25 Baptist Grisham Stadium Carrollton, GA W 45-0 7,500–10,422 W. Georgia takes it easy on Baptist 45-0 The Atlanta Constitution Steve Lasky September 26, 1982 18C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87771110/w-georgia-takes-it-easy-on-baptist-45-0/ Newspapers.com October 2 at 1982 Millsaps Majors Millsaps Alumni Field Jackson, MS W 41-6 2,500 West Ga. keeps on rolling 41-6 The Atlanta Constitution Earnest Reese October 4, 1982 5D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87771377/west-ga-keeps-on-rolling-41-6/ Newspapers.com October 9 1982 Hampden–Sydney Tigers Hampden-Sydney Grisham Stadium Carrollton, GA W 48-0 5,000–7,000 West Georgia routs Hampden-Sydney The Atlanta Constitution Gaylon Wardlaw October 10, 1982 11C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87770523/west-georgia-routs-hampden-sydney/ Newspapers.com October 16 1982 Knoxville Bulldogs Knoxville<hc> Grisham Stadium Carrollton, GA W 45-3 6,000–6,500 West Ga. wins fifth in a row The Atlanta Constitution Prentis Rogers October 17, 1982 9D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87770673/west-ga-wins-fifth-in-a-row/ Newspapers.com October 23 at 1982 Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets Randolph–Macon Day Stadium Ashland, VA W 34-0 935 West Georgia starts slow, but goes to 6-0 with 34-0 show The Atlanta Constitution Earnest Reese October 24, 1982 11D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87771601/west-georgia-starts-slow-but-goes-to/ Newspapers.com October 30 at UCF Tangerine Bowl Orlando, FL W 41-7 9,257 West Georgia sinks Central Florida 41-7 The Atlanta Constitution Steve Lasky October 31, 1982 14C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87771790/west-georgia-sinks-central-florida-41-7/ Newspapers.com November 6 1982 Morehouse Maroon Tigers Morehouse Grisham Stadium Carrollton, GA W 42-6 6,500 West Georgia rolls on past Morehouse 42-6 The Atlanta Constitution Earnest Reese November 7, 1982 16C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87770303/west-georgia-rolls-on-past-morehouse/ Newspapers.com November 13 1982 Maryville Scots Maryville Grisham Stadium Carrollton, GA W 45-13 4,500 West Georgia's 10-0 second straight year The Atlanta Constitution Bill Banks November 14, 1982 17B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87772497/west-georgias-10-0-second-straight-year/ Newspapers.com November 20 1982 Widener Pioneers Widener Grisham Stadium Carrollton, GA (NCAA Division III quarterfinal) W 31-24<OT> 7,200 Widener defeated in playoffs The Philadelphia Inquirer Gary Shelton November 21, 1982 11E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87709956/widener-defeated-in-playoffs/ Newspapers.comWest Georgia wins 31-24 The Atlanta Constitution John McGrath November 21, 1982 1E, 12E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87772864/west-georgia-wins-31-24/ Newspapers.com November 27 1982 Bishop Tigers football Bishop (TX) Grisham Stadium Carrollton, GA (NCAA Division III semifinal) W 27-6 W. Georgia rolls into Division III final 27-6 The Atlanta Constitution Earnest Reese November 28, 1982 1D, 12D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87710106/w-georgia-rolls-into-division-iii/ Newspapers.com December 4 vs 1982 Augustana (Illinois) Vikings Augustana (IL) Phoenix City, AL (Stagg Bowl—NCAA Division III championship game) W 14-0 8,000 West Georgia defense responds to fear The Atlanta Constitution Earnest Reese December 5, 1982 18C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87710437/west-georgia-defense-responds-to-fear/ Newspapers.com Final 1982 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (West Georgia) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/766/stats/12716 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 31, 2025 References West Georgia Category:West Georgia Wolves football seasons Category:NCAA Division III Football Champions West Georgia Braves football Category:College football undefeated seasons