1953 East Texas State Lions football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1953 East Texas State Lions football Lone Star Conference LSC 10–0–1 5–0 Milburn Smith 3rd Memorial Stadium LSC champion Tangerine Bowl T 7–7 vs. Arkansas State The 1953 East Texas State Lions football team was an American football team that represented East Texas State Teachers College—now known as East Texas A&M University–as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) during the 1953 college football season. Led by Milburn Smith in his third and final season as head coach, the Lions compiled an overall record of 10–0–1 with a mark of 5–0 in conference play, winning the LSC title. East Texas State was invited to the Tangerine Bowl, where the Lions tied Arkansas State. Lion Football History; Statistics Summary for 1953 https://lionathletics.com/sports/2015/8/31/FB_0831154147.aspx Commerce, Texas Texas A&M University–Commerce Athletics February 6, 2022 Schedule Central September 19 8:00 p.m. w y 1953 Abilene Christian Wildcats Abilene Christian Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX 28–27 7,500 Wade Harless Lions 2 TD Favorites Over Wildcats Tonight https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94370698/abilene-reporter-news/ Abilene Reporter-News Abilene, Texas September 19, 1953 6A February 6, 2022 Newspapers.com Wade Harless ACC Scares Lions, Loses 28-27 in Final Period https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94370818/abilene-reporter-news/ Abilene Reporter-News Abilene, Texas September 20, 1953 1D February 6, 2022 Newspapers.com September 26 w y y Trinity (TX) Alamo Stadium San Antonio, TX 20–19 5,000 East Texas Edges Past Trinity U. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94377481/corpus-christi-caller-times/ Corpus Christi Caller-Times Corpus Christi, Texas Associated Press September 27, 1953 4D February 6, 2022 Newspapers.com East Texas Wins https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94377481/corpus-christi-caller-times/ The Times Shreveport, Louisiana International News Service September 27, 1953 1C February 6, 2022 Newspapers.com October 3 w y y Southwestern Louisiana McNaspy Stadium Lafayette, LA 41–7 7,500 Meade Lee East Texas State Rolls Over Bulldogs, 41-7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94370698/abilene-reporter-news/ The Daily Advertiser Lafayette, Louisiana October 4, 1953 9 February 6, 2022 Newspapers.com Meade Lee East Texas State (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94378271/the-daily-advertiser/ The Daily Advertiser Lafayette, Louisiana October 4, 1953 10 February 6, 2022 Newspapers.com October 10 w Lamar Tech Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX 32–13 Bell Jack East Texas Drops Lamar Tech 32-13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94378619/chattanooga-daily-times/ The Chattanooga Times Chattanooga, Tennessee October 12, 1953 13 February 6, 2022 Newspapers.com October 16 w y y Chattanooga Chamberlain Field Chattanooga, TN 19–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83898229/texans-run-string-to-24-with-197-victor/ The Chattanooga Times Texans run string to 24 with 19–7 victory over Mocs October 17, 1951 August 21, 2021 Newspapers.com October 24 w y Sam Houston State Pritchett Field Huntsville, TX 32–6 4,000 East Texas Captures 25th Straight by 32-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94379008/fort-worth-star-telegram/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth, Texas Associated Press October 25, 1953 27 February 6, 2022 Newspapers.com October 31 w y 1953 Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers Northwestern Oklahoma State Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX 80–0 East Texas Win Streak Extended to 26 Straight https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94379514/times-record-news/ Times Record News Wichita Falls, Texas Associated Press November 2, 1953 10 February 6, 2022 Newspapers.com November 7 w 1953 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Stephen F. Austin Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX 39–0 East Texas Lions Win 27th In Row Over SFA https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94379930/longview-news-journal/ Longview News-Journal Longview, Texas Associated Press November 8, 1953 10A February 6, 2022 Newspapers.com November 14 8:00 p.m. w y Southwest Texas State Evans Field San Marcos, TX 40–19 Westerholm Kermit Bobcats Try Eastex Lion Tonight At 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94380158/austin-american-statesman/ The Austin Statesman Austin, Texas November 14, 1953 8 February 6, 2022 Newspapers.com Westerholm Kermit Lions Whip 'Cats 40-19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94380379/the-austin-american/ The Austin Statesman Austin, Texas November 15, 1953 C10 February 6, 2022 Newspapers.com November 21 w y 1953 Sul Ross Lobos Sul Ross Alpine, TX 27–7 ETS Wins Number 29 For Tangerine Spot https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94380686/fort-worth-star-telegram/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth, Texas Associated Press November 22, 1953 25 February 6, 2022 Newspapers.com January 1 t y y Arkansas State Tangerine Bowl Orlando, FL Tangerine Bowl 7–7 12,976 Howard Bob Arkansas State Ties East Texas 7-7 In Tangerine Bowl Thriller https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94370203/the-orlando-sentinel/ Orlando Sentinel Orlando, Florida January 2, 1954 1 February 6, 2022 Newspapers.com Howard Bob Arkansas State, East Texas Play 7-7 Deadlock (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94370326/the-orlando-sentinel/ Orlando Sentinel Orlando, Florida January 2, 1954 5 February 6, 2022 Newspapers.com References East Texas State Category:East Texas A&M Lions football seasons Category:Lone Star Conference football champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons East Texas State Lions football