1955 Juniata Indians football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1955 Juniata Indians football Independent 8–0–1 Robert C. Hicks 2nd Barry Drexler College Field Tangerine Bowl T 6–6 vs. Missouri Valley The 1955 Juniata Indians football team was an American football team that represented Juniata College as an independent during the 1955 college football season. In their second and final year under head coach Robert C. Hicks, the Indians compiled a perfect 8–0 record in the regular season and outscored opponents by a total of 240 to 32. They were then invited to play in the 1956 Tangerine Bowl,Juniata In Tangerine Bowl Game The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania Mailand McIlroy November 26, 1955 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-in-tangerine-bowl/124468479/ Newspapers.com playing Missouri Valley to a 6–6 tie. Juniata's triple-threat tailback Pat Tarquinio totaled 1,115 yards of total offense (789 passing yards, 326 rushing yards) during the regular season. End and captain Barry Drexler caught 26 passes for 623 yards and 10 touchdowns.Tarquinio And Drexler Set New JC Records The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania November 26, 1955 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-tarquinio-and-drexler-set/124468804/ Newspapers.com The 1955 season was part of a seven-year run from 1953 to 1959 during which Juniata compiled a record of 50–2–2, including five undefeated seasons.Juniata (PA) Records by Year College Football Data Warehouse May 11, 2023 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/incomplete_data/year_by_year_current.php?teamid=1597 September 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150906061359/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/incomplete_data/year_by_year_current.php?teamid=1597 dead The team played its home games at College Field in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Schedule Central y y y October 1 at 1955 Moravian Greyhounds Moravian Bethlehem, PA W 14-6 Juniata Defeats Tough Moravian Foe By 14-6 The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania Mailand McIlroy October 3, 1955 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-defeats-tough-mor/124466896/ Newspapers.com October 8 at 1955 Haverford Fords Haverford Walton Field Haverford, PA W 7-0 Juniata Scores 7-0 Victory Over Haverford Foe The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania Mailand McIlroy October 10, 1955 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-scores-7-0-victor/124467877/ Newspapers.com October 15 1955 Lycoming Warriors Lycoming College Field Huntingdon, PA W 14-13 Juniata Nips Lycoming, 14-13, In Home Thriller The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania Mailand McIlroy October 17, 1955 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-nips-lycoming-14/124467314/ Newspapers.com October 22 at 1955 Dickinson Red Devils Dickinson Biddle Field Carlisle, PA W 27-7 3,500 Juniata Rolls Over Dickinson Team By 27-7 The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania October 24, 1955 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-rolls-over-dickin/124467511/ Newspapers.com October 29 1955 Susquehanna Crusaders Susquehanna College Field Huntingdon, PA W 54-0 Juniata Offense Smothers Crusaders By 54-0 The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania Mailand McIlroy October 31, 1955 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-offense-smothers/124467104/ Newspapers.com November 5 1955 Grove City Wolverines Grove City College Field Huntingdon, PA W 47-0 Juniata Romps Over Grove City Team, 47-0: Indians Lead At Half By 33-0 In Recording 21st Straight Victory The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania November 7, 1955 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-romps-over-grove/124466611/ Newspapers.com November 12 1955 Swarthmore Garnet Tide Swarthmore College Field Huntingdon, PA W 39-0 Juniata Tramples Swarthmore By 39-0 Score The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania Mailand McIlroy November 14, 1955 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-tramples-swarthmo/124467668/ Newspapers.com November 19 1955 Ursinus Bears Ursinus College Field Huntingdon, PA W 38-6 Juniata Unbeaten For Third Year: Indians Defeat Ursinus Eleven, 38-6, In Snow; Break All-Time Offense Records The Daily News Huntingdon and Mount Union, Pennsylvania November 21, 1955 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-juniata-unbeaten-for-thir/124466271/ Newspapers.com January 2, 1956 8:00 p.m. vs Missouri Valley Tangerine Bowl Orlando, FL (Tangerine Bowl) T 6-6 10,000 Howard Bob Missouri Valley Favorite In Tangerine Bowl Tonight https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93791471/the-orlando-sentinel/ Orlando Sentinel Orlando, Florida January 2, 1956 8 January 30, 2022 Newspapers.com Howard Bob Tangerine Bowl Elevens Deadlock 6-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93791369/the-orlando-sentinel/ Orlando Sentinel Orlando, Florida January 3, 1956 1 January 30, 2022 Newspapers.com Howard Bob Juniata, Vikings Tie In Tangerine Bowl (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93791417/the-orlando-sentinel/ Orlando Sentinel Orlando, Florida January 3, 1956 8 January 30, 2022 Newspapers.com Juniata College Football Records https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/fball/2022_FB_Records_12-12-22.pdf Juniata College November 15, 2022 15 May 12, 2023 References Juniata Category:Juniata Eagles football seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Juniata Indians football