1927 Howard Bulldogs football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1927 Howard Bulldogs football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association SIAA 7–2–2 1–2–1 Chester C. Dillon 2nd Berry FieldRickwood Field The 1927 Howard Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented Howard College (now known as the Samford University) as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) during the 1927 college football season. In their second year under head coach Chester C. Dillon, the team compiled a 7–2–2 record. Their victory over Birmingham–Southern was played as the first game hosted at Legion Field. Schedule September 24 w y y Spring Hill Hartwell Field Mobile, AL 37–0 Howard is victor over Spring Hill The Birmingham News September 25, 1927 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53723652/howard-is-victor-over-spring-hill/ March 28, 2022 Newspapers.com October 1 t Loyola (LA) Rickwood Field Birmingham, AL 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98608164/howard-springs-surprise-holds-loyola-wo/ The Shreveport Times Howard springs surprise, holds Loyola Wolves October 2, 1927 March 28, 2022 Newspapers.com October 8 l y Millsaps Jackson, MS 6–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84294412/howard-falls-before-millsaps-team-136/ The Birmingham News Howard falls before Millsaps team, 13–6 October 9, 1927 March 28, 2022 Newspapers.com October 14 w y 1927 Jacksonville State Eagle Owls Jacksonville State Berry Field Birmingham, AL 43–0 rivalry https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98608579/van-buskirk-runs-loose-against-teachers/ The Birmingham News Van Buskirk runs loose against Teachers, 43–0 October 15, 1927 March 28, 2022 Newspapers.com October 22 w y Mercer Centennial Stadium Macon, GA 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86048640/howards-bulldogs-defeat-mercer-by-14-to/ The Birmingham News Howard's Bulldogs defeat Mercer by 14 to 0 October 23, 1927 March 28, 2022 Newspapers.com October 29 t y Auburn Rickwood Field Birmingham, AL 9–9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98608863/howard-college-holds-auburn-to-9-and-9-t/ The Commercial Appeal Howard College holds Auburn to 9 and 9 tie October 30, 1927 March 28, 2022 Newspapers.com November 5 l y Mississippi College Provine Field Clinton, MS 0–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82535703/choctaws-turn-back-howard-eleven-130/ The Birmingham News Choctaws turn back Howard eleven, 13–0 November 6, 1927 March 28, 2022 Newspapers.com November 11 w y y 1927 Marion Cadets Marion Rowell Field Selma, AL 33–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98609295/marion-cadets-score-on-howard-lose-337/ The Selma Times-Journal Marion Cadets score on Howard: lose 33–7 November 12, 1927 March 28, 2022 Newspapers.com November 19 w y Birmingham–Southern Legion Field Birmingham, AL 9–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82553977/howard-bulldogs-snarl-way-to-victory-in/ The Birmingham News Howard Bulldogs snarl way to victory in new stadium November 20, 1927 March 28, 2022 Newspapers.com November 24 w y y Miami (FL) University Stadium Coral Gables, FL 52–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-news-hurricanes-face-howard-bu/199855855/ The Miami Daily News & Metropolis Hurricanes face Howard Bulldogs at the stadium November 24, 1927 June 18, 2026 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/98609651/miamis-hurricanes-smothered-in-520-con/ The Palm Beach Post Miami's Hurricanes smothered in 52–0 conflict by Howard November 25, 1927 March 28, 2022 Newspapers.com November 28 w y y Universidad Nacional Vedado Tennis Club Havana, Cuba 20–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98610219/havana-is-seeking-players-for-game/ The Birmingham News Havana is seeking players for game November 27, 1927 March 28, 2022 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/98610386/howard-beats-havana-eleven-by-20-to-6-sc/ The Birmingham News Howard beats Havana eleven by 20-to-6 score November 29, 1927 March 28, 2022 Newspapers.com References Howard Category:Samford Bulldogs football seasons Howard Bulldogs football