1925 Furman Purple Hurricane football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1925 Furman Purple Hurricane football Furman Purple Hurricane football team (1925).jpg 285 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association SIAA 7–3 3–1 Billy Laval 11th Joe Tilghman Manly Field State champion The 1925 Furman Purple Hurricane football team was an American football team that represented Furman University as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) during the 1925 college football season. In its 11th season under head coach Billy Laval, Furman compiled a 7–3 record (3–1 against SIAA opponents), finished in second place in the SIAA, was recognized as the South Carolina state champion, and outscored opponents by a total of 116 to 75.1925 Furman Paladins Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football April 18, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/furman/1925-schedule.html The team played its home games at Manly Field in Greenville, South Carolina. Schedule y y September 26 1925 Newberry Indians Newberry Manly Field Greenville, SC W 27-10 Furman Takes First Game 27-10 The Morning News Review September 27, 1925 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30739771/furman_takes_first_game_2710/ Newspapers.com October 3 at Washington and Lee<ncg> Wilson Field Lexington, VA W 20-15 Furman Is Victor Over Generals Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia) October 4, 1925 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30739903/furman_is_victor_over_the_generals/ Newspapers.com October 10 The Citadel Manly Field Greenville, SC (rivalry) W 7-0 Furman Defeats Citadel The Index-Journal October 11, 1925 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30740537/furman_defeats_citadel/ Newspapers.com October 17 vs Georgia<ncg> Academy Field Augusta, GA L 0-21 5,000 Georgia Romps To 21-0 Victory Over Furman The Atlanta Constitution October 18, 1925 25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30729247/georgia_romps_to_210_victory_over/ Newspapers.com October 24 vs Davidson<ncg> Wearn Field Charlotte, NC W 7-0 Furman Wins Thrilling Game From Davidson 7-0 The Greenville News October 25, 1925 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30740638/furman_wins_thrilling_game_from/ Newspapers.com October 31 1925 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian Manly Field Greenville, SC W 27-3 Furman Bowls Over Presbyterian College, 27-3 The Greenville News November 1, 1925 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30740745/furman_bowls_over_presbyterian_college/ Newspapers.com November 7 at Mercer Centennial Stadium Macon, GA L 0-17 Mercer Wins, 17-0, From Furman The Atlanta Constitution November 8, 1925 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30740341/mercer_wins_170_from_furman/ Newspapers.com November 14 South Carolina<ncg> Manly Field Greenville, SC W 2-0 Purple Hurricane Outplays Carolina To Win, 2-0 The Greenville News November 15, 1925 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30714611/purple_hurricane_outplays_carolina_to/ Newspapers.com November 20 vs Wake Forest<ncg> McCormick Field Asheville, NC L 0-9 7,000 Furman Is Defeated By Wake Forest 9-0 Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia) November 21, 1925 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30683271/furman_is_defeated_by_wake_forest_90/ Newspapers.com November 26 Clemson<ncg> Manly Field Greenville, SC W 26-0 Furman Captures Football Title The Index-Journal November 27, 1925 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30740444/furman_captures_football_title/ Newspapers.com References Furman Category:Furman Paladins football seasons Furman Purple Hurricane football