1936 Howard Bulldogs football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1936 Howard Bulldogs football Dixie Conference Dixie Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association SIAA 5–3–1 4–1–1 2–0–1 Billy Bancroft 2nd Legion Field Dixie champion The 1936 Howard Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented Howard College—now known as the Samford University—as a member of the Dixie Conference and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) during the 1936 college football season. In their second year under head coach Billy Bancroft, the Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 5–3–1 with mark of 4–1–1 in Dixie Conference play, winning the conference title.Bryan Jerry SIAA And Dixie Groups Meet Here https://www.newspapers.com/clip/59706586/the-birmingham-news/ The Birmingham News Birmingham, Alabama November 29, 1936 18 September 21, 2020 Newspapers.com Howard was 2–0–1 against SIAA opponents. Two Teams Tie For Best Record In S. I. A. A. https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald/177834134/ The Birmingham Age-Herald Birmingham, Alabama Associated Press December 1, 1936 10 July 30, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule 1936 AP September 26 l y y Alabama Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 0–34 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71729285/tide-turns-on-howard-34-to-0/ The Birmingham News Tide turns on Howard, 34 to 0 September 27, 1936 August 26, 2021 8 Newspapers.com October 3 l y y Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, Mississippi 0–35 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84188828/sassemen-humble-howards-bulldogs-35-to/ The Clarion-Ledger Sassemen humble Howard's Bulldogs, 35 to 0 October 4, 1936 August 26, 2021 Newspapers.com October 9 Friday w y Loyola (LA) Loyola University Stadium New Orleans, LA 14–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67753777/howard-turns-back-loyola-in-146/ The Birmingham News Howard turns back Loyola in 14–6 contest October 10, 1936 August 26, 2021 8 Newspapers.com October 17 Friday t y Mercer Centennial Stadium Macon, GA 0–0 Howard surprised in scoreless tie by Mercer The Birmingham News October 18, 1939 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84189451/howard-surprised-in-scoreless-tie-by-mer/ August 26, 2021 Newspapers.com October 23 Friday w y Spring Hill Dorn Stadium Mobile, AL 20–0 Howard College licks Spring Hill The Miami News October 24, 1936 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84189676/howard-college-licks-spring-hill/ August 26, 2021 Newspapers.com October 31 w Southwestern (TN) Legion Field Birmingham, AL 6–0 3,000 Howard wins, 6–0 The Birmingham News November 1, 1936 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84190127/howard-wins-60/ August 26, 2021 Newspapers.com November 7 w y Western Kentucky State Teachers Western Stadium Bowling Green, KY 14–6 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84190389/howard-gets-fight-from-hilltoppers/ The Park City Daily News Howard gets fight from Hilltoppers November 8, 1936 August 26, 2021 Newspapers.com November 21 w y Birmingham–Southern Legion Field Birmingham, AL 13–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72284597/students-put-it-on-strong-as-bulldogs/ The Birmingham News Students put it on strong as Bulldogs defeat rival Panthers November 22, 1936 August 26, 2021 Newspapers.com November 26 l y Chattanooga Chamberlain Field Chattanooga, TN 0–6 3,521 Chattanooga upsets Howard, 6 to 0, claims tie for Dixie Conference title The Chattanooga Times November 27, 1936 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84190682/chattanooga-upsets-howard-6-to-0-claim/ August 26, 2021 Newspapers.com References Howard Howard Category:Samford Bulldogs football seasons Category:Dixie Conference football champion seasons Howard Bulldogs football