1954 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football team

American college football season February 2026 February 2024 1954 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference KCAC 9–1 7–0 Wayne J. McConnell 5th KCAC champion Mineral Water Bowl L 14–20 vs. Hastings The 1954 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football team represented the College of Emporia as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) during the 1954 college football season. Led by fifth-year head Wayne J. McConnell, the Presbies compiled an overall record of 9–1 record with a mark of 7–0 in conference play, winning the KCAC title for the second consecutive season. The College of Emporia was invited to the Mineral Water Bowl, where the team lost to Hastings. Schedule Central September 17 w 1954 Friends Quakers Friends site_stadium Emporia, KS 28–0 Friends Bows In Opener https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle/141149328/ The Wichita Eagle Wichita, Kansas September 18, 1954 18 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com September 24 w y 1954 Baker Wildcats Baker Baldwin City, KS 49–6 C of E Wallops Baker U, 49-6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-beacon/141149781/ The Wichita Eagle Wichita, Kansas September 25, 1954 14 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com October 1 w 1954 Bethany Swedes Bethany (KS) Emporia, KS 58–7 Presbies Sock Swedes, 58-7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salina-journal/141150284/ Salina Journal Salina, Kansas October 3, 1954 17 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com October 9 time w 1954 McPherson Bulldogs McPherson Emporia, KS 47–12 Top Pair Has Out-State Foes https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-parsons-sun/141150837/ The Parsons Sun Parsons, Kansas Associated Press October 11, 1954 10 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com October 16 w y y 1954 William Jewell Cardinals William Jewell Liberty, MO 41–7 C. of E. Drop Jewell, 41-7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salina-journal/141151689/ Salina Journal Salina, Kansas Associated Press October 17, 1954 17 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com October 23 w 1954 Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes Kansas Wesleyan Salina, KS 20–19 Burke Bill Coyotes Tie Emporia, 20-20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salina-journal/141152066/ Salina Journal Salina, Kansas October 24, 1954 17 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com Cutler Charlie Second Guesser https://www.newspapers.com/clip/55880340/council-grove-republican/ Council Grove Republican Council Grove, Kansas November 22, 1954 1 July 22, 2020 Newspapers.com Cutler Charlie Second Guesser (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/55880396/council-grove-republican/ Council Grove Republican Council Grove, Kansas November 22, 1954 4 July 22, 2020 Newspapers.com October 29 w 1954 Bethel Graymaroons Bethel (KS) North Newton, KS 41–7 Coll. of Emporia Mangles Bethel https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle/141152492/ The Wichita Eagle Wichita, Kansas October 30, 1954 18 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com November 5 w 1954 Ottawa Braves Ottawa (KS) Emporia, KS 44–7 College of Emporia Wins; Nails Title https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle/141153079/ The Wichita Eagle Wichita, Kansas United Press November 6, 1954 14 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 w y 1954 Northwestern State Rangers Northwestern State (OK) Emporia, KS 61–19 College of Emporia Dumps Northwestern Eleven 61-19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-alva-review-courier/141153445/ Alva Review-Courier Alva, Oklahoma November 12, 1954 6 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com November 25 2:00 p.m. l y y Hastings Excelsior Springs, MO Mineral Water Bowl 14–20 4,000 Hastings, Emporia Vie in Mineral Bowl At Excelsior Springs https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-herald/141154338/ Star-Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska November 25, 1954 6 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com Garich Ed End C. O. E. Skein https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-times/141153842/ Kansas City Times Kansas City, Missouri November 26, 1954 24 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com References College of Emporia Category:College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football seasons Category:Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference football champion seasons College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football