1928 Southern Conference football season

August 2023 1928 Southern Conference football season College football NCAA Regular Season Georgia Tech 22 September 22, 1928through January 1, 1929 Football 1927 1929 The 1928 Southern Conference football season was the college football games played by the member schools of the Southern Conference as part of the 1928 college football season. The season began on September 22. In the annual Rose Bowl game, Georgia Tech defeated the California Golden Bears by a score of 8–7. The game was notable for a play by California All-American Roy Riegels in which he scooped up a Georgia Tech fumble and ran towards his own goal line. The two-point safety on the ensuing punt proved to be the margin of victory."Roy Riegels, 84, Who Took Off In Wrong Direction in Rose Bowl", The New York Times, March 28, 1993. Accessed January 28, 2008. Georgia Tech thus claims a national championship. The Florida Gators led the nation in scoring with 336 points, but had their undefeated campaign derailed in the final game by the South's biggest upset that season,https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2877290/the_anniston_star/ The Anniston Star December 9, 1928 12 Newspapers.com July 24, 2015 Southern Grid Title Goes To Yellow Jackets a controversial loss to Tennessee. Tulane back Bill Banker led the conference in individual scoring with 128 points, tying a school record set by Peggy Flournoy in 1925 which was unbroken until 2007 by Matt Forte. Season overview Results and team statistics Conf. RankTeamHead coachOverall recordConf. recordPPGPAG1 Georgia TechWilliam Alexander10–07–022.14.72 TennesseeRobert Neyland9–0–16–0–124.95.13FloridaCharlie Bachman8–16–137.34.94VPIAndy Gustafson7–24–122.010.25 (tie) AlabamaWallace Wade6–36–2 20.88.35 (tie)LSUMike Donahue6–2–13–1–120.05.07 (tie)ClemsonJosh Cody8–34–217.57.07 (tie)VanderbiltDan McGugin8–24–215.25.79 (tie)Tulane Bernie Bierman6–3–13–3–126.4 7.69 (tie)Ole MissHomer Hazel 5–43–3 17.313.49 (tie)North CarolinaChuck Collins5–3–22–2–218.611.59 (tie)KentuckyHarry Gamage4–3–12–2–112.5 5.19 (tie)South Carolina Billy Laval6–2–22–2–19.6 7.014 (tie)MarylandCurley Byrd6–3–12–3–1 13.27.014 (tie)VMIW. C. Raftery5–3–22–3–19.5 7.516 GeorgiaHarry Mehre4–52–413.612.617NC State Gus Tebell4–5–11–3–115.7 10.018Mississippi A&MJohn W. Hancock2–4–21–48.8 20.819 (tie)VirginiaGreasy Neale2–6–11–6 13.415.819 (tie)Washington and LeePat Herron2–81–613.9 18.421SewaneeM. S. Bennett2–70–59.9 31.922AuburnGeorge Bohler1–80–7 4.117.1 Key PPG = Average of points scored per game PAG = Average of points allowed per gamehttps://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/southern/1928.html 1928 Southern Conference Year Summary Regular season Index to colors and formattingNon-conference matchup; SoCon member wonNon-conference matchup; SoCon member lostNon-conference matchup; tieConference matchup SoCon teams in bold. Week One Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference September 221928 Newberry Indians NewberryClemsonRiggs Field • Calhoun, South CarolinaW 30–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-clemson-downs-newberry-indians/136475281/ The State Clemson downs Newberry Indians September 23, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com September 221928 Erskine Seceders ErskineSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaW 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93546757/birds-beat-erskine-after-battle/ The State Birds beat Erskine after battle September 23, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 221928 Hampden–Sydney Tigers Hampden–SydneyVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, VirginiaW 14–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90869973/vmi-defeats-hampdensydney/ The Bristol Herald Courier V.M.I. defeats Hampden–Sydney September 23, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Two Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceSeptember 28Birmingham–SouthernAuburnCramton Bowl • Montgomery, AlabamaL 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72351624/plainsmen-lose-in-opening-tilt-of-1928/ The Montgomery Advertiser Plainsmen lose in opening tilt of 1928 season September 19, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com September 29DavidsonClemsonRiggs Field • Calhoun, South CarolinaW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108926276/clemson-meets-stubborn-team-but-downs-da/ The State Clemson meets stubborn team but downs Davidson by one touchdown September 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 291928 Washington College Shoremen Washington CollegeMarylandByrd Stadium • College Park, MarylandW 31–0 Maryland easily defeats Washington The Baltimore Sun September 30, 1928 24 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87187889/maryland-easily-defeats-washington/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 29ArkansasOle MissHemingway Stadium • Oxford, MississippiW 25–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-ole-miss-opens-sea/136477799/ The Commercial Appeal Ole Miss opens season by defeating Arkansas, 25–0 September 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 291928 Ouachita Baptist Tigers Ouachita BaptistMississippi A&MScott Field • Starkville, MississippiW 20–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-maroons-defeat-ouach/136481576/ The Birmingham News Maroons defeat Ouachita eleven September 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 29Wake ForestNorth CarolinaKenan Memorial Stadium • Chapel Hill, North Carolina W 65–015,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-carolina-eleven-ro/136479518/ The News and Observer Carolina eleven rolls up 65–0 score against Wake Forest September 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 291928 Elon Fightin' Christians ElonNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North Carolina W 57–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-wolfpack-runs-wild-in-op/136481241/ Greensboro Daily News Wolfpack runs wild in opening contest, beating Elon 57 to 0 September 29, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 291928 Bryson College Huskies Bryson CollegeSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, Tennessee W 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99910748/sewanee-defeats-bryson-team-140/ The Chattanooga Sunday Times Sewanee defeats Bryson team, 14–0 September 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 29South CarolinaChicagoStagg Field • Chicago, IllinoisW 6–035,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93547076/south-carolina-u-upsets-chicago-in-grid/ The Des Moines Register South Carolina U. upsets Chicago in gridiron inaugural by 6–0 September 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 291928 Maryville Scots Maryville (TN)TennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeW 41–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82971145/mcever-big-noise-in-vols-410-triumph/ The Knoxville Journal McEver "Big Noise" in Vols' 41–0 triumph September 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 29Tulane Louisiana NormalTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaW 65–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99469189/green-wave-of-tulane-engulfs-normal-scho/ The Shreveport Times Green Wave of Tulane engulfs Normal School, 65 to 0, in first game September 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 29VanderbiltChattanoogaChamberlain Field • Chattanooga, TennesseeW 20–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nashville-banner-commodores-beat-moccasi/136476054/ Nashville Banner Commodores beat Moccasins 20 to 0 September 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 291928 Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets Randolph–MaconVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaW 66–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-yellow-jackets-are-def/136481875/ The Roanoke Times Yellow Jackets are defeated by Virginia, 60 to 0 September 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 29RichmondVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, VirginiaT 6–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90870051/flying-cadets-in-6-to-6-tie-with-richmon/ The Sunday Citizen Flying Cadets in 6 to 6 tie with Richmond Spiders September 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 29RoanokeVPIMiles Stadium • Blacksburg, VirginiaW 34–7 Virginia Poly Wins on Backfield Drive https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1928-09-30/ed-1/seq-85/ Library of Congress The Sunday Star September 30, 1928 85 November 18, 2022September 291928 Lynchburg Hornets LynchburgWashington & LeeWilson Field • Lexington, VirginiaW 56–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-virginian-pilot-generals-open-with-v/136482229/ The Virginian-Pilot Generals open with victory, score, 56 to 0 September 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Three Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 6Ole MissAlabamaDenny Field • Tuscaloosa, Alabama ALA 27–06,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70903249/crimson-tide-rolls-over-ole-miss/ The Birmingham News Crimson Tide rolls over Ole Miss eleven, 27–0 October 7, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 6ClemsonAuburnDrake Field • Auburn, Alabama CLEM 33–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-clemsons-veteran-el/136475345/ The Atlanta Journal Clemson's veteran eleven defeats Plainsmen by 6 to 0 October 7, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 6Florida SouthernFloridaFleming Field • Gainesville, FloridaW 26–04,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/orlando-evening-star-brumbaugh-stars-as/136474233/ The Sunday Reporter-Star Brumbaugh stars as Gators walk over Southern October 7, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 6MercerGeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, Georgia W 52–0 Mehre's boys bury Mercer Bears, 52 to 0 The Atlanta Constitution October 7, 1928 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86089103/mehres-boys-bury-mercer-bears-52-to-0/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com October 6VMIGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 13–018,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90870139/tech-defeats-plucky-cadets-by-130-score/ The Atlanta Constitution Tech defeats plucky Cadets by 13–0 score October 7, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 61928 Carson–Newman Parsons Carson–NewmanKentuckyStoll Field • Lexington, KentuckyW 61–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-journal-wildcats-trounce-c/136480310/ Wildcats trounce Carson–Newman by score 61–0 The Knoxville Journal October 7, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 6Southwestern LouisianaLSUTiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, Louisiana W 46–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82513232/crippled-bulldogs-lose-to-lsu-tigers/ The Daily Advertiser Crippled Bulldogs lose to L.S.U. Tigers, 46 to 0 October 8, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 6North CarolinaMarylandByrd Stadium • College Park, MarylandUNC 26–19 Old Liners Bow To Tarheels The Baltimore Sun October 7, 1928 Sports 1, 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87187945/old-liners-bow-to-tarheels/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 6TulaneMississippi A&MMunicipal Stadium • Jackson, MississippiTUL 51–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99469387/great-green-wave-engulfs-aggies-in-satur/ The Clarion-Ledger Great Green Wave engulfs Aggies in Saturday contest October 7, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 6SewaneeTexas A&MFair Park Stadium • Dallas, TexasL 69–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99910828/texas-farmers-swamp-sewanee-690/ San Angelo Standard-Times Texas Farmers swamp Sewanee, 69–0 October 7, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 6CentreTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeW 41–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82971291/tennessee-employs-varies-attack-to-beat/ The Courier-Journal Tennessee employs varies attack to beat Centre, 41–7 October 7, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com October 6ColgateVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, Tennessee W 12–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-colgate-bows-to-v/136476106/ Democrat and Chronicle Colgate bows to Vanderbilt, 12 to 7 October 7, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 6South CarolinaVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaSCAR 24–137,500https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93547582/south-carolina-bests-cavaliers-by-2413/ Richmond Times-Dispatch South Carolina bests Cavaliers by 24–13 score October 7, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 6Hampden–SydneyVPIMiles Stadium • Blacksburg, VirginiaW 32–7 Peake and Owens Stars As Virginia Poly Wins https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1928-10-07/ed-1/seq-78/ Library of Congress The Sunday Star October 7, 1928 78 November 18, 2022October 6NC StateWashington & LeeWilson Field • Lexington, VirginiaW&L 38–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-portsmouth-star-generals-smother-car/136481299/ The Portsmouth Star Generals smother Carolina State Wolfpack October 7, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Four Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference October 12NC StateClemsonPee Dee Fairgrounds • Florence, South CarolinaCLEM 7–04,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-four-thousand-fans/136475455/ Florence Morning News Review Four thousand fans see Clemson Tiger scratch North Carolina State Wolves by one earned touchdown October 13, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 13AlabamaMississippi A&MScott Field • Starkville, MississippiALA 46–08,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70904043/crimson-tide-washes-over-aggies-with-a/ The Clarion-Ledger Crimson Tide washes over Aggies with a 46 to 0 win yesterday October 14, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/70904360/crimson-tide-tramples-roughshod-over/ The Montgomery Advertiser Crimson Tide tramples roughshod over Mississippi A. and M. October 14, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 13AuburnFloridaFleming Field • Gainesville, FloridaFLA 27–06,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-selma-times-journal-auburn-tigers-ou/89287257/ The Selma Times-Journal Auburn Tigers outclassed by Florida Gators October 14, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 13Georgia TechTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaGT 12–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4493215/oakland_tribune/ Oakland Tribune Georgia Tech passes beat Tulane October 14, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com October 13GeorgiaYaleYale Bowl • New Haven, ConnecticutL 21–6 Flashing Runs of John Garvey Lead Yale to 21-6 Conquest of Georgia Crackers The Hartford Courant October 14, 1928 IV-1, IV-8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107393770/flashing-runs-of-john-garvey-lead-yale/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 13MarylandSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaSCAR 21–7 Old Liners Bow To Gamecocks The Baltimore Sun October 14, 1928 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87187998/old-liners-bow-to-gamecocks/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 131928 Louisiana College Wildcats Louisiana CollegeLSUTiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LouisianaW 41–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-tigers-wallop-wildcats-easy-4/136474811/ The Shreveport Times Tigers wallop Wildcats easy, 41 to nothing October 13, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 13Ole MissTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeTENN 13–12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82971424/hazels-men-turned-back-by-13-to-12-scor/ The Clarion-Ledger Hazel's men turned back by 13 to 12 score in fast game at Knoxville Saturday October 14, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 13North CarolinaHarvardHarvard Stadium • Boston, MassachusettsL 20–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-brooklyn-daily-eagle-harvard-enjoys/136479676/ The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Harvard enjoys one big period to win, 20 to 0 October 14, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 13TransylvaniaSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TennesseeL 14–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99910896/transy-boys-nudge-sewanee-by-1413/ The Courier-Journal Transy boys nudge Sewanee by 14–13 October 14, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 13VanderbiltTexasFair Park Stadium • Dallas, TexasW 13–12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123480834/vanderbilt-scores-early-to-defeat-texas/ The Commercial Appeal Vanderbilt scores early to defeat Texas, 13 to 12 October 14, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 13VirginiaPrincetonPalmer Stadium • Princeton, New Jersey T 0–0 Tigers Held To 0-0 Tie By U. of Virginia: Roper Machine Unable to Crash Cavalier Line New York Daily News October 14, 1928 68 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107371862/tigers-held-to-0-0-tie-by-u-of/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 13RoanokeVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, VirginiaW 31–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90870206/cadets-defeat-maroon-team-by-3113-count/ Daily Press Cadets defeat Maroon team by 31–13 count October 14, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 13VPIColgateWhitnall Field • Hamilton, New YorkL 35–14 Maroon Eleven Turns Back V.P.I., 35–14, To Gain Revenge For Last Year's Defeat https://digitalcollections.colgate.edu/object/studentpapers5589 Colgate University Colgate Maroon October 17, 1928 1 November 16, 2022Colgate Extended To Win Over V. P. I. https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1928-10-14/ed-1/seq-92/ Library of Congress The Sunday Star October 14, 1928 92 November 18, 2022October 13Washington & LeeKentuckyStoll Field • Lexington, KentuckyUK 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-owensboro-messenger-kentucky-beats-w/136480408/ Kentucky beats Washington, Lee by score of 6–0 The Owensboro Messenger October 14, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Five Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 18Wake ForestNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North CarolinaW 37–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbia-record-old-north-state-defe/136481376/ The Columbia Record Old North State defeats Deacons October 19, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com October 19Erskine ClemsonRiggs Field • Calhoun, South CarolinaW 52–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-clemson-smothers-ers/136475539/ The Greenville News Clemson smothers Erskine 52 to 0 October 20, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 191928 Presbyterian Blue Hose PresbyterianSouth Carolina Melton Field • Columbia, South Carolina W 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93547800/carolina-keeps-grid-record-clean-defeat/ The Columbia Record Carolina keeps grid record clean, defeating Presbyterian team 13–0 October 20, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 20TennesseeAlabamaDenny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, AlabamaTENN 15–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70905259/vols-triumph-over-alabama-1513/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Vols triumph over Alabama, 15–13 October 21, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/70905642/tide-upset-by-vols-1513/ The Birmingham News Tide upset by Vols, 15–13 October 21, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com October 20Ole MissAuburnLegion Field • Birmingham, Alabama MISS 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-ole-miss-defeats/136477907/ Birmingham Post-Herald Ole Miss defeats Auburn team, 19–0 October 21, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com October 20MercerFloridaFleming Field • Gainesville, FloridaW 73–08,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86089517/gators-run-wild-over-mercer-73-to-0/ The Tampa Tribune Gators run wild over Mercer, 73 to 0 October 21, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 20FurmanGeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, GeorgiaW 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109759377/georgia-noses-out-furman-by-a-touchdown/ The Birmingham News Georgia noses out Furman by a touchdown October 20, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 20Notre DameGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaW 13–035,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-notre-dame-defea/136473710/ The Wisconsin State Journal Notre Dame defeated by Georgia Tech; Score 13–0 October 21, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 20KentuckyNorthwesternDyche Stadium • Evanston, ILL 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-purple-wildcats-claw-ken/136480508/ Purple Wildcats claw Kentucky for 7–0 victory Chicago Tribune October 21, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 20Mississippi A&MLSUMunicipal Stadium • Jackson, MississippiLSU 31–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-lsu-rips-am-ags/136474919/ The Birmingham News L.S.U. rips A&M Ags to threads October 21, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 20Western MarylandMarylandByrd Stadium • College Park, MarylandW 13–6 Maryland wins by touchdown: Conquers W.Md. by 13–6 score The Baltimore Sun W. Wilson Wingate October 21, 1928 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87188039/maryland-wins-by-touchdown-conquers/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 20VPINorth CarolinaKenan Memorial Stadium • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaVPI 16–149,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/bristol-herald-courier-gobblers-defeat-t/136479755/ Bristol Herald Courier Gobblers defeat Tar Heels 16–14 October 21, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 201928 Cumberland Bulldogs Cumberland (TN)SewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TennesseeW 38–05,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99910932/sewanee-cops-first-victory-of-year-380/ The Knoxville Journal Sewanee cops first victory of year, 38–0 October 21, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 20VanderbiltTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaVAN 13–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99469600/vandy-trims-tulane-although-off-color/ The Birmingham News Vandy trims Tulane although off color October 21, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 20VirginiaVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, VirginiaVMI 9–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90870336/astonishment-over-shutout-cadet-victory/ The Daily News Leader Astonishment over shutout Cadet victory October 21, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 20Washington & LeeWest VirginiaLaidley Field • Charleston, West VirginiaL 22–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/bristol-herald-courier-generals-downed-b/136482312/ Bristol Herald Courier Generals downed by Mountaineers October 21, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Six Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 25ClemsonSouth CarolinaState Fairgrounds • Columbia, South CarolinaCLEM 32–014,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93548126/tiger-on-rampage-in-fair-week-game/ The State Tiger on rampage in fair week game October 26, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 27SewaneeAlabamaLegion Field • Birmingham, AlabamaALA 42–1211,743https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70907350/alabamas-crimson-tide-takes-sewanee/ The Knoxville Journal Alabama's Crimson Tide takes Sewanee Tigers into camp by 42–12 count October 28, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/70907677/alabama-has-little-trouble-defeating/ The Montgomery Advertiser Alabama has little trouble defeating Sewanee, 42 to 12 October 28, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 27Howard (AL)AuburnDrake Field • Auburn, AlabamaW 25–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100072201/auburn-victorious-in-first-game-since-19/ The Montgomery Advertiser Auburn victorious in first game since 1926, 25–6 October 28, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com October 27NC StateFloridaFairfield Stadium • Jacksonville, FloridaFLA 14–7 13,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times-florida-gators/136474380/ The Asheville Citizen-Times Florida 'Gators whip State, 14–7 October 28, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 27Tulane GeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, GeorgiaUGA 20–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99469789/georgia-trounces-tulane-to-open-conferen/ The Knoxville Sunday Journal Georgia trounces Tulane to open conference season October 28, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 27Georgia TechNorth CarolinaKenan Memorial Stadium • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaGT 20–720,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-pass-attack-wins-for-georgia-t/136473769/ The Shreveport Times Pass attack wins for Georgia Tech at North Carolina October 28, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 27CentreKentuckyStoll Field • Lexington, KentuckyW 8–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-centre-fights-ha/136480587/ Centre fights hard and holds University of Kentucky Wildcats to 8-to-0 victory The Cincinnati Enquirer October 28, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 27Spring HillLSUTiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LouisianaW 30–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100458770/lsu-goal-line-crossed-by-foe/ The Atlanta Constitution L.S.U. goal line crossed by foe October 28, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 27MarylandVMITate Field • Richmond, Virginia T 0–0 Md. holds V.M.I. to deadlock The Baltimore Sun October 28, 1928 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87188072/md-holds-vmi-to-deadlock/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 27Ole MissLoyola (LA)Loyola University Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaL 34–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99803547/bucky-moore-and-loyola-mates-in-34-to-14/ The Clarion-Ledger Bucky Moore and Loyola mates in 34 to 14 victory over Ole Miss team at Orleans yesterday October 28, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 27VirginiaVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeVAN 34–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-vanderbilt-disp/136476185/ The Atlanta Constitution Vanderbilt displays flashing offensive to beat Virginia, 34 to 0 October 28, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 271928 King Tornado KingVPIMiles Stadium • Blacksburg, VirginiaW 54–0 V. P. I. Has Walkover https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1928-10-28/ed-1/seq-81/ Library of Congress The Sunday Star October 28, 1928 81 November 18, 2022October 27Washington & LeeTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeTENN 26–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82971629/washington-and-lee-loses-to-strong-tenne/ Richmond Times Dispatch Washington and Lee loses to strong Tennessee eleven by count of 26 to 7 October 28, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Seven Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 1South CarolinaThe CitadelCounty Fairgrounds • Orangeburg, South CarolinaT 0–02,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93548338/bulldog-and-bird-in-scoreless-tie/ The State Bulldog and Bird in scoreless tie November 2, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 3AlabamaWisconsinCamp Randall Stadium • Madison, WisconsinL 15–025,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70977608/badger-power-wilts-alabama/ Wisconsin State Journal Badger power wilts Alabama November 4, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/70978297/badgers-beat-bama-150/ The Birmingham News Badgers beat 'Bama, 15–0 November 4, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com November 3 Auburn GeorgiaMemorial Stadium • Columbus, GeorgiaUGA 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-auburn-holds-georgia/136480868/ The Macon Telegraph Auburn holds Georgia to 13–0 win on damp field November 4, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 3ClemsonOle MissHemingway Stadium • Oxford, MississippiMISS 26–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-clemson-beaten-by/136475599/ Birmingham Post-Herald Clemson beaten by Ole Miss in upset November 4, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 3SewaneeFloridaFairfield Stadium • Jacksonville, FloridaFLA 71–66,500https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99910993/gators-slaughter-sewanee-by-716/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Gators slaughter Sewanee by 71–6 November 4, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 3OglethorpeGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaW 32–78,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95914446/jackets-smother-petrels-by-rally/ The Birmingham News Jackets smother Petrels by rally November 4, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 3ArkansasLSUState Fair Stadium • Shreveport, Louisiana L 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-razorbacks-defeat-tigers-in-an/136474987/ The Shreveport Times Razorbacks defeat Tigers in annual clash November 4, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 3MarylandVPILeague Park • Norfolk, VirginiaVPI 9–69,000Placement kick gives Gobblers win at Norfolk The Times Dispatch November 4, 1928 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87188125/placement-kick-gives-gobblers-win-at/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 3Mississippi A&MMichigan StateCollege Field • East Lansing, MichiganT 6–6 Dixie eleven ties Spartans: Mississippi saved from defeat by pass over goal in fourth quarter Detroit Free Press November 4, 1928 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35403615/dixie_eleven_ties_spartans_mississippi/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 3North CarolinaNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North CarolinaT 6–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-brilliant-pass-gets-tie/136479850/ The Miami Herald Brilliant pass gets tie for N. Carolina November 4, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 3Carson–NewmanTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeW 57–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82971762/vols-crush-carsonnewman-570/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Vols crush Carson–Newman, 57–0 November 4, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 3KentuckyVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeVAN 14–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-vanderbilt-beats-ken/136476243/ The Birmingham News Vanderbilt beats Kentucky Wildcats November 2, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 3Washington & LeeVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaUVA 20–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-wl-fights-but-vir/136481951/ The Atlanta Journal W.–L. fights but Virginia lead sticks November 4, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Eight Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 10KentuckyAlabamaCramton Bowl • Montgomery, AlabamaALA 14–07,500https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70979173/wildcats-lose-to-alabama-14-to-0/ The Lexington Herald Wildcats lose to Alabama, 14 to 0 November 11, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/70980065/crimson-tide-defeats-kentucky-wildcats/ The Birmingham News Crimson Tide defeats Kentucky Wildcats, 14–0 November 11, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com November 10AuburnTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaTUL 13–12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99470175/tulane-licks-auburn-in-13-to-12-scramble/ The Miami Herald Tulane licks Auburn in 13 to 12 scramble November 11, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 10ClemsonVMILynchburg, VirginiaCLEM 12–0 Clemson Tiger throws 'Flying Squadron' into tail spin to win, 12–0 The Greenville News November 11, 1928 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90870680/clemson-tiger-throws-flying-squadron-i/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 10FloridaGeorgiaMunicipal Stadium • Savannah, GeorgiaFLA 26–616,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-georgia-bulldog/136474491/ The Atlanta Constitution Georgia Bulldogs trampled by fighting 'Gators eleven, 6 to 26 November 11, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com November 10Vanderbilt Georgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, Georgia GT 19–730,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-georgia-tech-beats/136473855/ The News and Observer Georgia Tech beats Vandy November 11, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 10Ole MissLSUTiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LouisianaLSU 19–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-louisiana-beats-ole-mi/136475042/ The Roanoke Times Louisiana beats Ole Miss eleven November 11, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 10MarylandYaleYale Bowl • New Haven, ConnecticutW 6–0 Fighting Maryland team turns back Yale, 6–0, in amazing upset At New Haven The Hartford Courant William J. Lee November 11, 1928 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87188191/fighting-maryland-team-turns-back-yale/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 10CentenaryMississippi A&MScott Field • Starkville, MississippiT 6–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82346310/gents-mississippi-aggies-battle-to-draw/ The Shreveport Times Gents-Mississippi Aggies battle to draw November 11, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 10DavidsonNC StateWorld War Memorial Stadium • Greensboro, North CarolinaW 14–7 State beats fighting 'Cats 14–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108927621/state-beats-fighting-cats-147/ The News and Observer November 11, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 10South CarolinaNorth CarolinaKenan Memorial Stadium • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaT 0–06,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93548546/two-carolinas-battle-in-mud-to-no-decisi/ The News and Observer Two Carolinas battle in mud to no decision November 11, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 10SewaneeTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeTENN 37–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82971841/tennessee-whips-sewanee-tiger-370/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Tennessee whips Sewanee Tiger, 37–0 November 11, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 10VirginiaVPIMiles Stadium • Blacksburg, VirginiaVPI 20–05,000–7,000V.P.I. Ace Makes Seventy Yard Run http://search.lib.virginia.edu/catalog/uva-lib:2634408/view#openLayer/uva-lib:2634414/4782.5/2901/2/1/0 University of Virginia The Daily Progress November 12, 1928 6 November 25, 2016November 10 Washington & LeePrincetonPalmer Stadium • Princeton, New JerseyL 25–12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-globe-democrat-w-and-l-grid/136482422/ St. Louis Globe-Democrat W. and L. grid eleven bows to Princeton November 11, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Nine Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 17AlabamaGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 33–1326,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70981210/jackets-show-strength-in-3313/ The Atlanta Constitution Jackets show strength in 33–13 victory over Tide November 18, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/70981863/tech-cracks-tide-3313/ The Montgomery Advertiser Tech cracks Tide, 33–13 November 18, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 17Mississippi A&MAuburnLegion Field • Birmingham, AlabamaMSA&M 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-aggies-score-triumph-over/136481718/ The Clarion-Ledger Aggies score triumph over Bohler's Auburn eleven in Birmingham November 18, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 17ClemsonFloridaFairfield Stadium • Jacksonville, FloridaFLA 27–615,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-florida-rallies-to-w/136474551/ The Birmingham News Florida rallies to wallop Clemson, 27 to 6 November 18, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 17LSUGeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, GeorgiaLSU 13–12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-lsu-just-scores-enou/136475093/ The Miami Herald L.S.U. just scores enough for victory November 18, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 17VirginiaMarylandByrd Stadium • College Park, MarylandMD 18–2 Maryland team triumphs over University of Virginia eleven by count of 18 to 2 The Times Dispatch November 18, 1928 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87188256/maryland-team-triumphs-over-university/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 17Ole Miss1928 Southwestern Lynx Southwestern (TN)Fargason Field • Memphis, Tennessee W 34–2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-ole-miss-powerful/136478033/ The Commercial Appeal Ole Miss' powerful attack defeats Southwestern 34–2 November 18, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 17North CarolinaDavidsonRichardson Field • Davidson, North CarolinaW 30–77,000North Carolina takes Davidson by 30–7 score https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108927935/north-carolina-takes-davidson-by-307-sc/ The Atlanta Constitution November 18, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 17FurmanSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93548807/carolina-gamecocks-defeat-hurricane-6-t/ The Greenville News Carolina Gamecocks defeat Hurricane, 6 to 0 November 18, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 17SewaneeTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaTUL 41–612,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99470469/billy-banker-is-star-of-tulanes-win-ove/ The Sunday Citizen Billy Banker is star of Tulane's win over Sewanee November 18, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com November 17TennesseeVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeTENN 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82972034/vanderbilt-beaten-60/ Nashville Banner Vanderbilt beaten 6–0 November 18, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.co8mNovember 17VMIKentuckyStoll Field • Lexington, KentuckyUK 23–12 Wildcats punch way to 18 to 6 victory over V.M.I. News-Democrat November 18, 1928 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90870808/wildcats-punch-way-to-18-to-6-victory-ov/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 17VPIWashington & LeeWilson Field • Lexington, VirginiaVPI 13–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-virginia-poly-wins-ano/136482495/ The Baltimore Sun Virginia Poly wins another November 18, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Ten Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 24Washington & LeeMarylandGriffith Stadium • Washington, DCMD 6–0 U. of M. Beats W. & L. The Sunday Star November 25, 1928 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87188313/u-of-m-beats-w-l/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 24NC StateMichigan StateCollege Field • East Lansing, MichiganL 7–0 Spartans beat Southern foe by touchdown Detroit Free Press November 25, 1928 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35403468/spartans_beat_southern_foe_by_touchdown/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 24Louisiana CollegeTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaW 47–78,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99470693/louisiana-college-team-loses-to-tulane/ Alexandria Daily Town Talk Louisiana College team loses to Tulane, 47 to 7 November 25, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 24CentreVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeW 26–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-vanderbilt-bla/136476380/ The Montgomery Advertiser Vanderbilt blanks Centre by 26 to 0 November 25, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Eleven Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 29GeorgiaAlabamaLegion Field • Birmingham, AlabamaALA 19–020,184https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70983444/angry-crimson-tide-rolls-over-battered/ The Atlanta Constitution Angry Crimson Tide rolls over battered Bulldogs, 19 to 0 November 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/70983853/20184-persons-saw-tide-crush-georgias/ The Birmingham News 20,184 persons saw Tide crush Georgia's team November 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 29ClemsonFurmanManly Field • Greenville, South CarolinaW 27–1212,500https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109760331/clemson-triumphs-over-furman-27-to-12-in/ The Greenville News Clemson triumphs over Furman 27 to 12 in colorful, thrilling tilt November 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 29Washington & LeeFloridaFairfield Stadium • Jacksonville, FloridaFLA 60–614,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-journal-florida-gators-tro/136474608/ The Knoxville Journal Florida Gators trounce Generals, 60–6, to continue bid for championship November 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 29AuburnGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 51–020,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-georgia-tech-t/136473976/ The Montgomery Advertiser Georgia Tech Tornado unleashes fury to down Auburn by 51 to 0 November 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 29KentuckyTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82972190/kentucky-holds-tennessee-to-00-tie/ The Lexington Herald Kentucky holds Tennessee to 0–0 tie November 30, 1926 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 29LSUTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99470870/lsu-and-tulane-play-scoreless-tie/ The Montgomery Advertiser L.S.U. and Tulane play scoreless tie November 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 29Maryland1928 Johns Hopkins Blue Jays Johns HopkinsBaltimore Stadium • Baltimore, MarylandW 26–6 Hopkins bows To Maryland by 26–6 score The Baltimore Sun November 30, 1928 1, 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87188396/hopkins-bows-to-maryland-by-26-6-score/ December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 29Ole MissMississippi A&MScott Field • Starkville, MississippiMISS 20–19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-perfect-kick-by/136478118/ The Atlanta Constitution Perfect kick by Ole Miss beats Aggies November 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 29North CarolinaVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaUNC 24–2018,000-20,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press-colorful-overhead-battle-won/136479947/ Daily Press Colorful overhead battle won by Tar Heels 24–20 November 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 29South CarolinaNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North CarolinaNCST 18–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93549005/warren-leads-wolfpack-to-victory-over-ga/ Asheville Citizen-Times Warren leads Wolfpack to victory over Gamecocks November 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 29VMIVPIMaher Field • Roanoke, VirginiaVMI 16–6 V.M.I. triumphs over V.P.I. http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15821coll8/id/5203/rec/11 Virginia Military Institute The Cadet December 3, 1928 1 February 3, 2016December 1SewaneeVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeVAN 13–010,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99911064/vandy-puts-sewanee-to-rout-again-130/ The Atlanta Constitution Vandy puts Sewanee to rout again, 13–0 November 30, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Twelve Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceDecember 8LSUAlabamaLegion Field • Birmingham, AlabamaALA 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70985323/alabama-crimson-tide-ends-season-with/ The Shreveport Times Alabama Crimson Tide ends season with gridiron victory over Louisiana State eleven December 9, 1928 February 15, 2021 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/70985865/crimson-tidesmen-crush-through/ The Tuscaloosa News Crimson Tidesmen crush through Louisiana Tiger line for 13 to 0 victory December 9, 1928 February 15, 2021 Newspapers.comDecember 8ClemsonThe CitadelJohnson Hagood Stadium • Charleston, South Carolina L 12–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times-citadel-springs/136475661/ Asheville Citizen-Times Citadel springs big surprise to defeat Clemson December 9, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comDecember 8GeorgiaGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 20–640,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-georgia-tech-crown/136474030/ The Commercial Appeal Georgia Tech crowned champions of the South December 9, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comDecember 8DukeNorth CarolinaKenan Memorial Stadium • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaW 14–710,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times-tar-heels-whip-d/136480118/ The Sunday Citizen Tar Heels whip Duke for North Carolina grid title December 9, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.comDecember 8FloridaTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeTENN 13–1213,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2877343/manitowoc_heraldtimes/ Manitowoc Herald-Times 9 Tennessee upsets Florida December 10, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Bowl games Date Bowl Game Site SIAA Team Opponent ScoreJanuary 1, 1929Rose BowlRose Bowl • Pasadena, CaliforniaGeorgia TechCaliforniaGT 8–7 Awards and honors All-Americans 1928 College Football All-America Team E - Dale Van Sickel, Florida (AP-1, NEA-1, CO-Utility, UP-HM) E – Dick Abernathy, Vanderbilt (CP-1, UP-3) T – Frank Speer, Georgia Tech (AP-1) T – Jimmy Steele, Florida (NEA-2) G – Bull Brown, Vanderbilt (UP-2) G – Bill McRae, Florida (UP-2) C – Peter Pund, Georgia Tech (CO-1, INS, NEA-1, UP-1, WC-1, CP-2, AP-3, AAB) HB – Warner Mizell, Georgia Tech (AP-2, CP-2, INS, NANA, NEA-2, UP-2) HB – Clyde Crabtree, Florida (AP-3, NEA-3, UP-3 [fb]) HB – Bill Banker, Tulane (UP-2) FB – Gerald Snyder, Maryland (AP-3) All-Southern team 1928 College Football All-Southern Team The followers players were picked for the composite first All-Southern team of more than one hundred sports writers and coaches compiled by the Associated Press (AP).All Southern Selections The Kingsport Times December 7, 1928 The United Press (UP) also selected a team: PositionNameFirst-team selectorsTeamQBClyde CrabtreeAP, UPFloridaHBWarner MizellAP, UPGeorgia TechHBBill BankerAP, UPTulaneFBGerald SnyderAPMarylandEDale Van SickelAP, UPFloridaTFrank SpeerAP, UPGeorgia TechGFred VaughanAPNC StateCPeter PundAP, UPGeorgia TechGRaleigh DrennonAPGeorgia TechTJess TinsleyAPLSUEDick AbernathyAPVanderbilt References