1927 Southern Conference football season

August 2023 1927 Southern Conference football season College football NCAA Regular Season Georgia TechTennesseeNC State 22 September 17, 1927through December 3, 1927 Football 1926 1928 The 1927 Southern Conference football season was the college football games played by the member schools of the Southern Conference as part of the 1927 college football season. The season began on September 17. Games were permitted after Thanksgiving for the first time in the conference. Georgia's "dream and wonder team" was deemed the national champion by some selectors (the Boand System and Poling System), even though it was upset 12–0 in the rain at the end of the season by would-be SoCon champion Georgia Tech. Prior to the game, Georgia was ranked #1 by the authoritative Dickinson System.http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080206aab.html Football National Championships 2007-01-12 2006-08-02 UGA Sports Communications https://web.archive.org/web/20131217224509/http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080206aab.html 2013-12-17 dead Coach Robert Neyland's Tennessee and Jack McDowall-led North Carolina State also posted undefeated conference records and had claims to conference titles. Vanderbilt back Jimmy Armistead led the nation in scoring with 138 points,SEC Football Trivia Ernie Couch 30 July 2001 9781418571788 https://books.google.com/books?id=o9qcRV21QkgC&dq=football+armistead+vanderbilt&pg=PT168 in no small part due to quarterback Bill Spears. One fellow wrote Vanderbilt produced "almost certainly the legit top Heisman candidate in Spears, if there had been a Heisman Trophy to award in 1927."http://library.la84.org/SportsLibrary/CFHSN/CFHSNv02/CFHSNv02n1a.pdf College Football Historical Society 2 1 November 1988 Spears and Vandy excitement in 1927 Mark Purcell 2015-07-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20160911232525/http://library.la84.org/SportsLibrary/CFHSN/CFHSNv02/CFHSNv02n1a.pdf 2016-09-11 dead After Florida had an unexpected loss to Davidson, captain Frank Oosterhoudt was declared ineligible, and replaced at captain by Bill Middlekauff. With Middlekauff at captain, Florida suffered its only further losses to powers Georgia and NC State. Ole Miss won the first Egg Bowl with a trophy in 1927, led by players Ap Applewhite, Sollie Cohen and V. K. Smith. Clemson hired Josh Cody. Season overview Results and team statistics Conf. RankTeamHead coachOverall recordConf. recordPPGPAG1 (tie)Georgia TechWilliam Alexander8–1–17–0–112.53.91 (tie)TennesseeRobert Neyland8–15–0–127.22.91 (tie)NC State Gus Tebell9–14–021.66.94 GeorgiaKid Woodruff9–16–124.83.85VanderbiltDan McGugin8–1–25–0–226.88.56FloridaTom Sebring7–35–216.49.67Ole MissHomer Hazel 5–3–13–219.78.98 (tie)VirginiaGreasy Neale5–44–413.013.68 (tie)ClemsonJosh Cody5–3–12–28.19.310 AlabamaWallace Wade5–4–13–4–1 15.47.311LSUMike Donahue4–4–12–3–114.29.212 (tie)Mississippi A&MJohn W. Hancock5–32–311.66.812 (tie)VPIAndy Gustafson5–42–313.95.312 (tie)Washington and LeePat Herron4–4–12–310.89.815MarylandCurley Byrd4–73–516.913.116 (tie)VMIW. C. Raftery6–42–414.46.416 (tie)South Carolina Harry Lightsey4–62–45.119.118Tulane Bernie Bierman2–5–12–5–17.015.019North CarolinaChuck Collins4–62–58.610.720SewaneeM. S. Bennett2–61–49.818.421KentuckyHarry Gamage3–6–11–511.516.122AuburnDave Morey0–7–20–6–13.313.8 Key PPG = Average of points scored per game PAG = Average of points allowed per gamehttps://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/southern/1927.html 1927 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 ReferenceSeptember 17 1927 Wofford Terriers WoffordVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, VirginiaW 37–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90868855/cadets-trim-wofford-lads/ The Charlotte News Cadets trim Wofford lads September 18, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Two Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference September 24MillsapsAlabamaDenny Field • Tuscaloosa, Alabama W 46–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71658783/tide-engulfs-millsaps-460/ The Montgomery Advertiser Tide engulfs Millsaps, 46–0 September 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 24StetsonAuburn Drake Field • Auburn, AlabamaL 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119712814/stetson-halfback-races-96-yards-to-beat/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Stetson halfback races 96 yards to beat Auburn September 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 241927 Southern College Moccasins Southern CollegeFloridaFleming Field • Gainesville, FloridaW 26–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-gators-defeat-southern-t/136527622/ St. Petersburg Times Gators defeat Southern team by 26–7 count September 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 241927 Presbyterian Blue Hose PresbyterianClemsonRiggs Field • Calhoun, South CarolinaT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-clemson-and-pc-f/136529077/ Winston-Salem Journal Clemson and P.C. fight to deadlock in battle September 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 241927 Maryville Scots Maryville (TN)Kentucky Stoll Field • Lexington, KentuckyT 6–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-news-sentinel-maryville-co/136532566/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Maryville College battles Kentucky Cats to 6–6 tie September 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 24Louisiana TechLSU Tiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LouisianaW 45–0 Banfield K. C. L. S. U. Tigers snow Bulldogs of Tech under 44–0 score in opening game of 1927 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81594000/the-times/ The Shreveport Times September 25, 1927 9 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com September 241927 Washington College Shoremen Washington CollegeMaryland Byrd Stadium • College Park, MarylandW 79–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-rival-crushed-by-maryl/136531138/ The Baltimore Sun Rival crushed by Maryland September 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 241927 Ozarks Mountaineers Ozarks (AR)Ole Miss Hemingway Stadium • Oxford, MississippiW 58–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-ole-miss-walks-away/136528259/ The Birmingham News Ole Miss walks away from Ozarks, 58 to 0 September 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 24Wake ForestNorth CarolinaEmerson Field • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaL 9–812,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-wake-forest-winner-w/136532073/ The Atlanta Journal Wake Forest winner when Tars fumble September 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 241927 Elon Fightin' Christians ElonNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North CarolinaW 39–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-wolfpack-tramples-over-e/136525440/ Greensboro Daily News Wolfpack tramples over Elon but not without struggle September 24, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 241927 Transylvania Pioneers TransylvaniaSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TennesseeW 34–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99911205/tolley-brilliant-as-sewanee-wins/ The Chattanooga Sunday Times Tolley brilliant as Sewanee wins September 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 241927 Erskine Seceders ErskineSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaW 13–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93532418/erskine-holds-gamecocks-136/ The Greenville News Erskine holds Gamecocks 13–6 September 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 241927 Carson–Newman Parsons Carson–NewmanTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeW 33–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82951959/tennessee-gives-parsons-33-to-0-dubbing/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Tennessee gives Parsons 33 to 0 dubbing September 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 24VanderbiltChattanoogaChamberlain Field • Chattanooga, TennesseeW 45–18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times-vanderbilt-hands/136526434/ The Chattanooga Times Vanderbilt hands Moccasins 45 to 18 defeat after U. of C. stadium dedication September 24, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 241927 Hampden–Sydney Tigers Hampden–SydneyVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, Virginia W 38–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-virginia-wins-caval/136528635/ The Macon Telegraph Virginia wins, Cavaliers beat Hampden–Sydney team by 38–6 score September 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 24RichmondVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, VirginiaW 22–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90868926/vmi-flashes-to-win-from-spiders-22-to/ Daily Press V.M.I. flashes to win from Spiders 22 to 0 September 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 24RoanokeVPIMiles Stadium • Blacksburg, VirginiaW 21–2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-virginia-poly-downs-ro/136530911/ The Roanoke Times Virginia Poly downs Roanoke, 21 to 2 September 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 241927 Lynchburg Hornets LynchburgWashington & Lee Wilson Field • Lexington, VirginiaW 27–2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-generals-beat-hornets/136530196/ The Roanoke Times Generals beat Hornets September 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Three Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference September 30Southwestern (TN)AlabamaDenny Field • Tuscaloosa, AlabamaW 31–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71659021/tide-rolls-over-memphis-eleven/ Chattanooga Daily Times Tide rolls over Memphis eleven October 1, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 30NC StateFurmanManly Field • Greenville, South CarolinaL 20–03,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-furman-blanks-wolfpack-team/136525515/ The State Furman blanks Wolfpack team October 1, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 1 Auburn ClemsonRiggs Field • Calhoun, South CarolinaCLEM 3–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119713021/20-yard-boot-gives-clemson-3-to-0-victor/ The Atlanta Constitution 20-yard boot gives Clemson 3-to-0 victory October 2, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 1DavidsonFloridaFleming Field • Gainesville, FloridaL 12–07,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108914425/davidson-wildcats-turn-back-florida-elev/ St. Petersburg Times Davidson Wildcats turn back Florida eleven, 12 to 0 October 2, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 1VMIGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 7–017,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90868999/mizell-carries-ball-across-vmi-goal/ The Miami Herald Mizell carries ball across V.M.I. goal October 2, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 1IndianaKentuckyStoll Field • Lexington, KentuckyL 21–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-crimson-eleven-tam/136532667/ The Indianapolis Sunday Star Crimson eleven tames Wildcats October 2, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 1Southwestern LouisianaLSUTiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LouisianaW 52–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82533228/louisiana-state-tigers-score-easy-victor/ The Shreveport Times Louisiana State Tigers score easy victory over Southwestern Bulldogs October 2, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 1Ole MissTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaTUL 19–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99467387/tulane-comes-from-behind-to-win-197/ The Atlanta Constitution Tulane comes from behind to win, 19–7 October 2, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 1Birmingham–SouthernMississippi A&MScott Field • Starkville, MississippiW 19–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82551852/state-aggies-win-from-the-panthers/ The Clarion-Ledger State Aggies win from the Panthers October 2, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 1South CarolinaMarylandByrd Stadium • College Park, MarylandMD 26–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93532707/sc-team-bows-to-maryland/ The Baltimore Sun S.C. team bows to Maryland October 2, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 11927 Bryson College Huskies Bryson CollegeSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TennesseeL 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99911245/sewanee-beaten-by-bryson/ The Chattanooga Sunday Times Sewanee beaten by Bryson October 2, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 1TennesseeNorth CarolinaEmerson Field • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaTENN 26–07,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82952110/carolina-loses-to-tennessees-vols/ The News and Observer Carolina loses to Tennessee's Vols October 2, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 11927 Ouachita Baptist Tigers Ouachita BaptistVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeW 39–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-vanderbilt-passes/136526486/ The Commercial Appeal Vanderbilt passes win over Ouachita October 2, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 1VirginiaGeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, GeorgiaUGA 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-georgia-defeats-virgini/136527042/ The Miami Herald Georgia defeats Virginia 32 to 0 October 2, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 1Hampden–SydneyVPIMiles Stadium • Blacksburg, VirginiaW 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press-colorful-game-goes-to-gobble/136531026/ Daily Press Colorful game goes to Gobblers 13 to 0 October 2, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 1Washington & LeeWest VirginiaLaidley Field • Charleston, West VirginiaT 6–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-washington-and-lee-and-w/136530269/ Greensboro Daily News Washington and Lee and West Virginia in 6 to 6 deadlock October 2, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Four Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 71927 Hendrix Bulldogs Hendrix Ole MissHemingway Stadium • Oxford, MississippiT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-ole-miss-and-hendr/136528335/ The Commercial Appeal Ole Miss and Hendrix fight scoreleelss tie October 8, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 8LSUAlabamaRickwood Field • Birmingham, AlabamaT 0–012,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71659251/louisiana-tigers-hold-alabama-crimson/ The Shreveport Times Louisiana Tigers hold Alabama Crimson Tide to even terms in hard contested game October 9, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 8FloridaAuburnDrake Field • Auburn, AlabamaFLA 33–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119713287/gators-upset-auburn-homecoming-by-33-to/ The Palm Beach Post Gators upset Auburn homecoming by 33 to 6 October 9, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 8 GeorgiaYaleYale Bowl • New Haven, ConnecticutW 14–10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2062040/the_lincoln_star/ The Lincoln Star Georgia Whips Yale Bulldogs October 9, 1927 14 March 25, 2015 Newspapers.com October 8TulaneGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 13–612,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4675628/the_anniston_star/ The Anniston Star 16 Georgia Tech downs Tulane on wet field October 8, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 81927 Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers Kentucky WesleyanKentuckyStoll Field • Lexington, KentuckyW 13–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-owensboro-messenger-wildcats-earn-fi/136532767/ The Owensboro Messenger Wildcats earn first victory of present season October 9, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 8MarylandNorth CarolinaEmerson Field • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaUNC 7–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-carolina-upsets-do/136531226/ Winston-Salem Journal Carolina upsets Dope by defeating Maryland on soaked field October 9, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 8Louisiana TechMississippi A&MScott Field • Starkville, MississippiW 14–0 Game played on muddy field; Louisianans put up strong defense on enemy gridiron https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81594485/the-times/ The Shreveport Times October 2, 1927 14 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 8SewaneeTexas A&MFair Park Stadium • Dallas, TexasL 18–06,000Aggies triumph over Sewanee Tigers by score of 18 to 0: Joel Hunt shows spectacular speed The Waco News-Tribune Jinx Tucker October 9, 1927 Sports 1, 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98852499/aggies-triumph-over-sewanee-tigers-by/ December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 8Maryville (TN)TennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeW 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82952247/vols-forwards-fail-to-function-against-m/ The Knoxville Journal Vols forwards fail to function against Maryville October 9, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 81927 Centre Praying Colonels CentreVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeW 53–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-vanderbilt-buries-ce/136526564/ The Courier-Journal Vanderbilt buries Centre Colonels under 54 to 6 landslide October 9, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 8South CarolinaVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaSCAR 13–12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93532939/gamecocks-defeat-cavaliers-1312/ Daily Press Gamecocks defeat Cavaliers 13–12 October 9, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 8VPIColgateWhitnall Field • Hamilton, New York W 6–0 V.P.I. Victory Marks First Home Defeat In Decades For Colgate https://digitalcollections.colgate.edu/object/studentpapers5548#page/1/mode/2up Colgate University Colgate Maroon October 12, 1927 1 November 18, 2022October 8RoanokeVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, VirginiaW 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90869061/flying-squadron-routs-roanoke/ The State Flying Squadron routs Roanoke October 9, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 8DukeWashington & LeeWilson Field • Lexington, VirginiaW 12–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-duke-loses-to-gene/136530364/ The News and Observer Duke loses to Generals, 12–7 October 9, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Five Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference October 13ErskineClemsonRiggs Field • Calhoun, South CarolinaW 25–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-clemson-launches-str/136529172/ The Greenville News Clemson launches strong drive to bowl over Erskine, 25–6 October 15, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 13Wake ForestNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North CarolinaW 30–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-wolfpack-crushes/136525748/ The Charlotte Observer Wolfpack crushes Demon Deacons by 30–7 October 14, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 15AlabamaGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 13–025,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71659479/jackets-break-reign-of-crimson-tide-by/ The Atlanta Constitution Jackets break reign of Crimson Tide by watching ball October 16, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 15LSUAuburnCramton Bowl • Montgomery, AlabamaLSU 9–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119713501/donahue-lads-defeat-fighting-plainsmen-b/ The Montgomery Advertiser Donahue lads defeat fighting Plainsmen by 9 to 0 score October 16, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 15KentuckyFloridaDurkee Field • Jacksonville, FloridaFLA 27–610,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-journal-gators-score-276/136527730/ The Knoxville Journal Gators score 27–6 triumph on Kentucky October 16, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 15FurmanGeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, GeorgiaW 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/bristol-herald-courier-georgia-swamps-fu/136527187/ Bristol Herald Courier Georgia swamps Furman 32 to 0 October 16, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 15VPIMarylandLeague Park • Norfolk, Virginia MD 13–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-virginian-pilot-maryland-upsets-dope/136531410/ The Virginian-Pilot Maryland upsets Dope, defeating V.P.I. by score 13–7 October 16, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 15Ole MissTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeTENN 21–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82952352/ole-miss-scores-on-tennessee-squad/ The Clarion-Ledger Ole Miss scores on Tennessee squad October 16, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 15Mississippi A&MTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaMSA&M 13–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99467589/miss-a-and-m-licks-tulane/ Nashville Banner Miss A. and M. licks Tulane October 16, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 15North CarolinaSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaSCAR 14–67,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93533068/south-carolinas-gamecocks-defeat-tar-he/ The News and Observer South Carolina's Gamecocks defeat Tar Heels October 16, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 15VanderbiltTexasFair Park Stadium • Dallas, TexasL 13–610,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123476491/texas-cops-sensational-win-over-commodor/ The Knoxville Sunday Journal Texas cops sensational win over Commodores October 16, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 15VMIVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaUVA 13–8 Virginia wins in last half of game The Birmingham News October 16, 1927 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90869138/virginia-wins-in-last-half-of-game/ December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Six Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference October 20 Clemson South Carolina State Fairgrounds • Columbia, South Carolina CLEM 20–0 13,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93533409/snarling-clemson-tiger-devours-carolina/ The Greenville News Snarling Clemson Tiger devours Carolina Gamecock, 20 to 0 October 21, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 22SewaneeAlabamaRickwood Field • Birmingham, AlabamaALA 24–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71659669/truck-races-85-yards-for-score-as-tide/ The Tennessean Truck races 85 yards for score as Tide triumphs October 23, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 22AuburnGeorgiaMemorial Stadium • Columbus, Georgia UGA 33–3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119713636/georgia-tramples-auburn/ Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Georgia tramples Auburn October 23, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 22NC StateFloridaPlant Field • Tampa, FloridaNCST 12–6 7,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-mcdowell-former-flori/136525878/ Tampa Sunday Tribune McDowell, former Floridian, leads North Carolina State to victory over Gator, 12–6 October 23, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 22North CarolinaGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 13–013,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-north-carolina-threa/136524881/ The Greenville News North Carolina threatens Georgia Tech but succumbs, 13–0 October 23, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 22Mississippi A&MLSUMississippi State Fairgrounds • Jackson, Mississippi LSU 9–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119711950/lsu-scores-narrow-victory-over-missis/ The Commercial Appeal L.S.U. scores narrow victory over Mississippi Aggies, 9–7 October 23, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 22Maryland VMITate Field • Richmond, VirginiaMD 10–6 V.M.I. beaten by Maryland The Baltimore Sun October 23, 1927 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90869243/vmi-beaten-by-maryland/ December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 22TransylvaniaTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeW 57–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82952485/volunteers-smother-transylvania-by-570/ The Courier-Journal Volunteers smother Transylvania by 57–0 October 23, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 22TulaneVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeVAN 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99467774/bill-spears-hero-of-vandy-triumph/ The Birmingham News Bill Spears hero of Vandy triumph October 23, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 22VPIVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaUVA 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-vpi-loses-to/136528700/ The Atlanta Constitution V.P.I. loses to Virginia eleven, 7–0 October 23, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 22Washington & LeeKentuckyStoll Field • Lexington, KentuckyW&L 25–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-evansville-journal-washington-lee-ge/136530568/ The Evansville Courier & Journal Washington-Lee Generals march to 25–0 victory over Kentucky October 23, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Seven Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 27South CarolinaThe CitadelCounty Fairgrounds • Orangeburg, South CarolinaW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93533612/zobel-ill-player-shoots-pass-for-carol/ The Greenville News Zobel, ill player, shoots pass for Carolina to beat Citadel, 6 to 0 October 28, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 29Mississippi A&MAlabamaDenny Field • Tuscaloosa, AlabamaALA 13–77,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71659889/two-brilliant-runs-give-win-to-bama-team/ The Anniston Star Two brilliant runs give win to Bama team October 30, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 29AuburnHoward (AL)Rickwood Field • Birmingham, AlabamaT 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 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 291927 Wofford Terriers WoffordClemsonRiggs Field • Calhoun, South CarolinaW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-tigers-beat-ter/136529266/ The Atlanta Constitution Tigers beat Terriers, 6–0, in hard game October 30, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 29Mercer FloridaFleming Field • Gainesville, Florida W 32–6 9,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86048895/nine-thousand-fans-see-florida-beat-smit/ The Pensacola Journal Nine thousand fans see Florida beat Smith and Mercer October 30, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 29GeorgiaTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaUGA 31–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99467907/bulldogs-administer-crushing-defeat-to-t/ The Montgomery Advertiser Bulldogs administer crushing defeat to Tulane eleven, 31 to 0 October 30, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 29Georgia TechNotre DameCartier Field • South Bend, Indiana L 26–720,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-notre-dame-turns-tech-to/136524942/ Chicago Tribune Notre Dame turns Tech Tornado to Zephyr, 26–7 October 30, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 29ArkansasLSUState Fair Stadium • Shreveport, LouisianaL 28–012,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-razorbacks-run-ove/136529757/ The Commercial Appeal Razorbacks run over Louisiana State, 28–0 October 30, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 29Washington & LeeMarylandByrd Stadium • College Park, MarylandW&L 13–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-virginian-pilot-generals-defeat-mary/136530642/ The Virginian-Pilot Generals defeat Maryland October 30, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 29Ole MissSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TennesseeMISS 28–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99911294/late-ole-miss-rally-beats-sewanee-2814/ The Commercial Appeal Late Ole Miss rally beats Sewanee, 28–14 October 30, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 29North CarolinaNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North CarolinaNCST 19–618,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times-nc-state-crush/136525968/ The Sunday Citizen N.C. State crushes Carolina's line to win, 19 to 6 October 30, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 29VPIChattanoogaChamberlain Field • Chattanooga, TennesseeL 14–13 V. P. I. Submits to Moccasin https://digital-collections.library.utc.edu/digital/collection/p16877coll9/id/2141/rec/252 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga The University Echo November 4, 1927 1 November 18, 2022 October 29VirginiaTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeTENN 42–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82952652/virginia-defeated-by-tennessee-420/ Richmond Times Dispatch Virginia defeated by Tennessee, 42–0 October 30, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 29KentuckyVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeVAN 34–66,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greensboro-record-commodores-win-fro/136526620/ Greensboro Daily Record Commodores win from Ky. October 30, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 29VMIDavidsonRichardson Field • Davidson, North Carolina W 20–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90869398/virginia-cadets-beat-davidson-on-richard/ The Charlotte News Virginia Cadets beat Davidson on Richardson Field October 30, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Eight Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 5KentuckyAlabamaRickwood Field • Birmingham, AlabamaALA 21–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71660058/tide-engulfs-light-team/ The Birmingham News Tide engulfs light team November 6, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com November 5 AuburnTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaT 6–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99468053/auburn-and-tulane-teams-play-6-to-6-draw/ The Birmingham News Auburn and Tulane teams play 6 to 6 draw November 6, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 5ClemsonThe CitadelJohnson Hagood Stadium • Charleston, South Carolina W 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-clemson-tigers-too/136529349/ Florence Morning News Clemson Tigers too rough for Citadel, game ends 13–0 November 6, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 5GeorgiaFloridaDurkee Field • Jacksonville, FloridaUGA 28–016,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/pensacola-news-journal-georgia-swamps-fl/136527270/ The Pensacola Journal Georgia swamps Florida November 6, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 5LSUOle MissHemingway Stadium • Oxford, MississippiMISS 12–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-ole-miss-outplays/136528405/ Birmingham Post-Herald Ole Miss outplays L.S.U. to win, 12–7 November 6, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 5MarylandYaleYale Bowl • New Haven, ConnecticutL 30–6 Bruce Caldwell Leads Yale Eleven To 30 to 6 Conquest Of Maryland Team The Hartford Courant William J. Lee November 6, 1927 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98168129/bruce-caldwell-leads-yale-eleven-to-30/ December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 5North CarolinaVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, VirginiaVMI 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90869503/heels-lose-blocked-kick-is-disastrous-f/ The News and Observer Heels lose; Blocked kick is disastrous for Collins eleven November 6, 1927 December 19, 2021 Newspapers.comNovember 5South CarolinaVPITate Field • Richmond, VirginiaVPI 35–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93533788/vpi-backs-rip-south-carolina-apart-he/ Richmond Times-Dispatch V.P.I. backs rip South Carolina apart here 35–0 November 6, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 5SewaneeTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeTENN 32–12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82952864/tennessee-smashes-sewanee-in-last-half/ Nashville Banner Tennessee smashes Sewanee in last half, winning 32–12 November 6, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 5VirginiaWashington & LeeWilson Field • Lexington, VirginiaUVA 13–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-virginia-wins-state-ch/136528757/ The Roanoke Times Virginia wins state championship November 6, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 6VanderbiltGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaT 0–017,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-commodores-and-tor/136525078/ The News and Observer Commodores and Tornado in deadlock November 6, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Nine Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 11Loyola (IL)Ole MissLeague Park • Jackson, MississippiL 7–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99954386/chicago-loyola-humbles-ole-miss-in-armis/ The Clarion-Ledger Chicago Loyola humbles Ole Miss in Armistice Day contest November 12, 1928 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com November 12FloridaAlabamaCramton Bowl • Montgomery, AlabamaFLA 13–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71660392/florida-gators-make-crimson-tide-recede/ The Birmingham News Florida Gators make Crimson Tide recede November 13, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com November 12 Mississippi A&MAuburnRickwood Field • Birmingham, AlabamaMSA&M 7–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119712265/auburn-loses-first-to-a-m-maroons/ The Birmingham News Auburn loses first to A. & M. Maroons November 13, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 12ClemsonGeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, GeorgiaUGA 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4474266/the_anniston_star/ Anniston Star Georgia rides to 32–0 victory over Clemson November 13, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com November 12LSUGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 23–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pensacola-news-journal-georgia-tech-beat/136525154/ The Pensacola News-Journal Georgia Tech beats L.S.U. by 23–0 score November 13, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 12KentuckyVMILaidley Field • Charleston, West VirginiaUK 25–0 Wildcats, led by Ford and Portwood, whip V.M.I., 25–0 The Courier-Journal November 13, 1927 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90869593/wildcats-led-by-ford-and-portwood-whip/ December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 12DavidsonNorth CarolinaKenan Memorial Stadium • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaW 27–09,000North Carolina runs wild over Davidson in new stadium, 27 to 0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108915571/north-carolina-runs-wild-over-davidson-i/ The Asheville Sunday Citizen November 13, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 12NC StateDukeHanes Field • Durham, North CarolinaW 20–18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-virginian-pilot-wolfpack-defeats-blu/136526119/ The Virginian-Pilot Wolfpack defeats Blue Devils, 20–18 November 12, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 13South CarolinaFurmanManly Field • Greenville, South CarolinaL 10–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93533932/ The Greenville News Purple Hurricane dashes Carolina to worst defeat, 34 to 0 November 13, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 12TennesseeVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeT 7–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82953061/commodores-and-vols-battle-to-tie-in-thr/ Nashville Banner Commodores and Vols battle to tie in thrilling game November 13, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 12SewaneeTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaSEW 12–69,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99468193/sewanee-wins-over-tulane-score-126/ The Commercial Appeal Sewanee wins over Tulane, score 12–6 November 13, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 12MarylandVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaUVA 21–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-varied-virginia-pl/136528816/ The Commercial Appeal Varied Virginia play beats Maryland, 21–0 November 13, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 12Washington & LeeVPIMiles Stadium • Blacksburg, VirginiaVPI 21–0 Gobblers Defeat Generals; Score First Time Since '22 https://repository.wlu.edu/bitstream/handle/11021/31639/WLURG39_RTP_19271116.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y Washington and Lee University The Ring-tum Phi November 16, 1927 1 February 1, 2016 Week Ten Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 18MillsapsMississippi A&MScott Field • Starkville, MississippiW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84295529/am-uses-reserves-in-millsaps-contest-as/ The Clarion-Ledger A&M uses reserves in Millsaps contest as Ole Miss game looms November 19, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 19MercerGeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, GeorgiaW 26–7 Bulldogs trim Bears, 26–7 The Atlanta Constitution November 20, 1926 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86049325/bulldogs-trim-bears-267/ December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 19OglethorpeGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaW 19–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4675354/the_indexjournal/ The Index-Journal Petrels in lead for 3 periods, but lose 19 to 7 November 20, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 19KentuckyCentreFarris Stadium • Danville, KentuckyW 530 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-kentucky-runs-over/136533005/ The Commercial Appeal Kentucky runs over Centre College, 53–0 November 20, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 19North CarolinaDukeHanes Field • Durham, North CarolinaW 18–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-carolina-crushes-d/136532231/ The News and Observer Carolina crushes Duke Blue Devils November 20, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com November 19MarylandVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeVAN 39–205,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/nashville-banner-spears-hurt-as-commodor/136526717/ Nashville Banner Spears hurt as Commodores beat Maryland team 39–20 November 20, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Eleven Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference November 24 AuburnGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 18–015,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119713743/golden-tornade-defeats-auburn-180/ The Macon News Golden Tornado defeats Auburn 18–0 November 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 24 ClemsonFurmanManly Field • Greenville, South CarolinaL 28–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-hurricane-conquers-t/136529427/ The Atlanta Journal Hurricane conquers Tigers for state championship November 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 24Washington & LeeFloridaDurkee Field • Jacksonville, FloridaFLA 20–712,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-washington-and-l/136527856/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Washington and Lee bows to Florida in final game by 20–7 count November 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 24TulaneLSUTiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LouisianaTUL 13–620,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99468419/green-wave-wins-from-the-tigers/ The Clarion-Ledger Green Wave wins from the Tigers November 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 24VirginiaNorth CarolinaKenan Memorial Stadium • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaUNC 14–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-tar-heels-trim-cavalier-locks/136528914/ The State Tar Heels trim Cavalier locks November 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 24NC StateSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaNCST 34–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93534178/wolfpack-slashes-way-to-victory-over-sou/ Asheville Citizen-Times Wolfpack slashes way to victory over South Carolina Gamecocks November 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 24Maryland1927 Johns Hopkins Blue Jays Johns HopkinsBaltimore Stadium • Baltimore, MarylandL 14–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-three-hopkins-players/136531654/ The Baltimore Sun Three Hopkins players prove particular stars of game with Maryland November 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 24Mississippi A&MOle MissHemingway Stadium • Oxford, MississippiMISS 20–12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-ole-miss-outplays-aggies/136528487/ The Clarion-Ledger Ole Miss outplays Aggies to score fifth win in 21 years November 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 24TennesseeKentuckyStoll Field • Lexington, KentuckyTENN 20–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82953228/tennessee-conquers-kentucky-20-to-0/ The Lexington Herald Tennessee conquers Kentucky, 20 to 0 November 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 24VMIVPIMaher Field • Roanoke, VirginiaVMI 12–9 Tech. Bows To V.M.I. http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15821coll8/id/4912/rec/10 Virginia Military Institute The Cadet November 28, 1927 1 February 3, 2016November 27GeorgiaAlabamaLegion Field • Birmingham, AlabamaUGA 20–6 25,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71660568/georgia-overcomes-jinx-and-beats/ The Birmingham News Georgia overcomes jinx and beats Alabama, 20 to 6 November 25, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Twelve Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceDecember 3VanderbiltAlabamaLegion Field • Birmingham, AlabamaVAN 14–720,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71660822/mcguginites-splinter-tides-big-forward/ The Tennessean McGuginites splinter Tide's big forward wall and twice rip over 70 yard marches in 14 to 7 win December 4, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comDecember 3MarylandFloridaDurkee Field • Jacksonville, FloridaFLA 7–62,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-news-sentinel-gators-beat/136527921/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Gators beat Maryland by 1 point December 4, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comDecember 3GeorgiaGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 12–038,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-title-hopes-fall-in/136525290/ The Kansas City Star Title hopes fall in mud, record crowd sees Golden Tornado capture Southern title December 4, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.comDecember 3Michigan StateNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North CarolinaW 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-michigan-state-trampl/136526278/ Detroit Free Press Michigan State trampled in mud December 4, 1927 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com Awards and honors All-Americans 1927 College Football All-America Team E – Tom Nash, Georgia (AP-3; UP-3; COL-1; INS; NANA; HE-1; DJW-1; BE-3; LP-1; AAB) E – Chick Shiver, Georgia (AP-1; UP-1; NEA; CP-2; HE-2; DJW-3; NYS-1; BE-1; LP-2) T – Fred Pickhard, Alabama (UP-2; CP-2) G – John Barnhill, Tennessee (AP-2) G – Gene Smith, Georgia (AP-3) C – Elvin Butcher, Tennessee (DJW-2) QB – Bill Spears, Vanderbilt (AP-1; UP-2; INS; NANA; CP-2; HE-3; DJW-1; LP-2) FB – Herdis McCrary, Georgia (AP-2; UP-2; HE-3; DJW-2) All-Southern team 1927 College Football All-Southern Team The following includes the composite All-Southern team compiled by the Associated Press.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1787&dat=19271127&id=XbUeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=IWQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4004,922652 Spears Given Highest Vote in Selection November 27, 1927 Sarasota Herald-Tribune PositionNameFirst-team selectorsTeamQBBill SpearsAP, UP, C, CPVanderbiltHBStumpy ThomasonAP, UP, CGeorgia TechHBDick DodsonAP, UPTennesseeFBHerdis McCraryAP, UP, C, CPGeorgiaETom NashAP, CGeorgiaTFred PickhardAP, UP, CPAlabamaGJohn BarnhillAP, UP, C, CPTennesseeCElvin ButcherAP, CPTennesseeGGene SmithAP, UP, CPGeorgiaTJess TinsleyAPLSUEChick ShiverAP, UP, CPGeorgia See also 1927 Georgia vs. Yale football game References