1937 Kansas Jayhawks football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1937 Kansas Jayhawks football Big Six Conference Big 6 3–4–2 2–1–2 Adrian Lindsey 6th George Stapleton Memorial Stadium The 1937 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Six Conference during the 1937 college football season. In their sixth season under head coach Adrian Lindsey, the Jayhawks compiled a 3–4–2 record (2–1–2 against conference opponents), finished in third place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 74 to 72.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kansas/1937-schedule.html 1937 Kansas Jayhawks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 21, 20172017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 182. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. The team's statistical leaders included Clarence Douglass with 376 rushing yards and 27 points scored (four touchdowns and three extra points), Lyman Diven with 207 passing yards, Max Replogle with 180 receiving yards.2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, pp. 127-138. George Stapleton was the team captain. Schedule 1937 AP y y October 1 at Washburn<ncg> Moore Bowl Topeka, KS W 25-2 Kansas U. Runs Up Four Touchdowns To Down Ichabods The Wichita Eagle October 2, 1937 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115413223/ku-too-much-for-washburn/ Newspapers.com October 9 at Wichita<ncg> Wichita University Stadium Wichita, KS L 7-18 7,500 Wichita U. Trounces Kansas U. The Wichita Eagle Pete Lightner October 10, 1937 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115413745/wichita-u-trounces-kansas-u/ Newspapers.com October 16 Iowa State Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS W 14-6 7,000 Sullivant Drives K.U. To Win For First Since 1935: Jayhawkers Finally Break Through Big Six Tea for Grid Victory; Score Is 14 to 6 The Wichita Eagle Bob Busby October 17, 1937 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115414302/sullivant-drives-ku-to-win-for-first/ Newspapers.com October 23 at Oklahoma Owen Field Norman, OK W 6-3 5,000 Lucky Jayhawks Nip Oklahoma, 6-3 The Norman Transcript Harold Baker October 24, 1937 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115414635/lucky-jayhawks-nip-oklahoma-6-3/ Newspapers.com October 30 at Michigan State<ncg> Macklin Field East Lansing, MI L 0-16 10,000 Reserves Provide Spark As State Wins, 16-0 The Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton October 31, 1937 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35347970/reserves_provide_spark_as_state_wins/ Newspapers.com November 6 at No. 6 Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE (rivalry) T 13-13 35,000 Huskers Eke Out a 13-13 Tie Sunday Journal and Star John Bentley November 7, 1937 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115415128/huskers-eke-out-a-13-13-tie/ Newspapers.com November 13 Kansas State Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS (rivalry) L 0-7 19,000 Jayhawks Are Wailing Today: Kansas State Deals Blow To K.U. Championship Hopes The Morning Chronicle Dan Partner November 14, 1937 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115415712/jayhawks-are-wailing-today-kansas/ Newspapers.com November 20 at Arizona<ncg> Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ L 7-9 9,000 Wildcats Upset Favored Kansas Outfit, 9-7 Arizona Daily Star November 21, 1937 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115411331/wildcats-upset-favored-kansas-outfit/ Newspapers.com November 25 Missouri<hc> Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS (rivalry) T 0-0 22,000–23,000 Jayhawks, Tigers Battle to Deadlock The Parsons Sun November 26, 1937 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115410778/jayhawks-tigers-battle-to-deadlock/ Newspapers.comMissouri 0, Kansas 0: A Goal Line Stand The Kansas City Times November 26, 1937 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113552614/missouri-0-kansas-0-a-goal-line-stand/ Newspapers.com After the season NFL draft The following Jayhawk was selected in the 1938 NFL draft following the season.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1938/draft.htm 1938 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com July 29, 2023 Kansas Jayhawks 2 Round Pick Player Position NFL club 976Clarence DouglassBackDetroit Lions References Kansas Category:Kansas Jayhawks football seasons Kansas Jayhawks football