1926 Southern Conference football season

August 2023 1926 Southern Conference football season College football NCAA Regular Season Alabama 22 September 18, 1926through January 1, 1927 Football 1925 1927 The 1926 Southern Conference football season was the college football games played by the member schools of the Southern Conference as part of the 1926 college football season. The season began on September 18. In the annual Rose Bowl game, the SoCon champion Alabama Crimson Tide tied the PCC champion, and #1 ranked team under the Dickinson System, Stanford 7–7. Alabama and Stanford therefore were amongst those named a national champion. Alabama guard Fred Pickhard was the Rose Bowl game's MVP. Robert Neyland was hired to coach Tennessee in 1926 by Nathan Dougherty with the explicit goal to "even the score with Vanderbilt."1583 Robert Neyland Season overview Results and team statistics Conf. RankTeamHead coachOverall recordConf. recordPPGPAG1 AlabamaWallace Wade9–0–18–0 24.92.72VanderbiltDan McGugin8–14–126.84.73TennesseeRobert Neyland8–15–116.83.84 (tie)South Carolina Branch Bocock5–44–215.96.24 (tie)GeorgiaKid Woodruff4–52–415.012.86VirginiaGreasy Neale6–2–14–2–116.15.37 (tie)VPIAndy Gustafson5–3–13–2–114.98.97 (tie)Washington and LeePat Herron4–3–23–2–110.310.49Georgia TechWilliam Alexander4–54–39.79.710 (tie)LSUMike Donahue6–33–314.25.010 (tie)AuburnDave Morey5–43–313.69.410 (tie)North CarolinaChuck Collins4–53–36.68.210 (tie)Ole MissHomer Hazel 5–42–212.612.214Mississippi A&MBernie Bierman5–42–314.910.915 (tie)VMIBlandy Clarkson5–52–48.09.815 (tie)Tulane Clark Shaughnessy3–5–12–47.96.717MarylandCurley Byrd5–4–11–3–116.19.318ClemsonBud Saunders2–71–32.218.819 (tie)FloridaTom Sebring2–6–21–4–19.413.619 (tie)KentuckyFred Murphy2–6–11–4–19.310.120NC State Gus Tebell4–60–46.610.221SewaneeM. S. Bennett2–60–59.18.4 Key PPG = Average of points scored per game PAG = Average of points allowed per gamehttps://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/southern/1926.html 1926 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 181926 Erskine Seceders ErskineClemsonRiggs Field • Calhoun, South CarolinaW 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-record-clemson-tigers-defeat/136589002/ The Sunday Record Clemson Tigers defeat Erskine September 19, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 18 1926 Wofford Terriers WoffordVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, VirginiaW 20–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90854440/wofford-eleven-suffers-defeat/ The Sunday Record Wofford eleven suffers defeat September 19, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Two Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference September 24MillsapsAlabamaDenny Field • Tuscaloosa, AlabamaW 54–04,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71655097/millsaps-shows-flashy-passing-in-bama/ Daily Clarion-Ledger Millsaps shows flashy passing in Bama defeat September 25, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 241926 Elon Fightin' Christians ElonNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North CarolinaW 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-state-wins-100/136593217/ The Charlotte Observer State wins, 10–0; Christians gain moral victory over State September 25, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com September 25 ChattanoogaAuburn Drake Field • Auburn, AlabamaW 15–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-auburn-rallies-to/136585745/ Birmingham Post-Herald Auburn rallies to beat Chattanoogans, 15 to 6 September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 251926 Southern College Moccasins Southern CollegeFloridaFleming Field • Gainesville, FloridaW 16–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-gators-trample-on-s/136592134/ The Orlando Morning Sentinel Gators trample on Southern in listless affray September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 251926 Presbyterian Blue Hose PresbyterianClemsonRiggs Field • Calhoun, South CarolinaL 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-pc-springs-surpr/136589149/ The Morning News Review P.C. springs surprise by licking Clemson September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com September 25 MercerGeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, GeorgiaW 20–04,500Red and Black topples Mercer in opening game The Atlanta Constitution September 26, 1926 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86044105/red-and-black-topples-mercer-in-opening/ December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com September 25OglethorpeGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaL 7–610,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95917555/oglethorpe-achieves-ambition-beats-torn/ The Atlanta Constitution Oglethorpe achieves ambition, beats Tornado 7 to 6 September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 25Louisiana NormalLSUTiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LouisianaW 47–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-lsu-conquers-heavy-state-no/136586716/ The Shreveport Times L.S.U. conquers heavy State Normal team in impressive way in opener of grid year September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 251926 Washington College Shoremen Washington CollegeMarylandByrd Stadium • College Park, MarylandW 63–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-u-of-m-eleven-wins-i/136587986/ The Baltimore Sun U. of M. eleven wins in a romp September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 25Jonesboro A&MOle MissHemingway Stadium • Oxford, MississippiW 28–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-ole-miss-opens-gri/136587223/ The Commercial Appeal Ole Miss opens grid seasons; Beats Jonesboro Aggies, 28–0 September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 25Mississippi A&MBirmingham–SouthernMunger Bowl • Birmingham, AlabamaW 19–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83072805/aggies-defeat-panthers-in-still-battle-t/ The Clarion-Ledger Aggies defeat Panthers in still battle to open the Bulldogs new season September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 25North CarolinaWake ForestGore Athletic Field • Wake Forest, North CarolinaL 6–08,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-news-carolina-suffers-terr/136585165/ The Charlotte News Carolina suffers terrible defeat September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 251926 Bryson College Huskies Bryson CollegeSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TennesseeW 15–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99911656/helveys-pounding-wins-for-sewanee/ The Chattanooga Sunday Times Helvey's pounding wins for Sewanee September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 25ErskineSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaW 41–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93528587/gamecocks-defeat-erskines-game-team/ The Sunday Record Gamecocks defeat Erskine's game team September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 251926 Carson–Newman Parsons Carson–NewmanTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeW 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82894221/tennessee-defeats-carsonnewman-13-to-0/ The Knoxville Journal Tennessee defeats Carson–Newman 13 to 0 September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 25Louisiana TechTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaW 40–07,000Tulane swaps Louisiana Poly https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81535699/clarion-ledger/ The Clarion-Ledger September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 25Middle Tennessee State TeachersVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeW 69–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-weak-teachers-massacred-b/136580193/ Nashville Tennessean Weak Teachers massacred by Vanderbilt 69 to 0 September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 25Hampden–SydneyVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times-hampdensydney-t/136581242/ Hampden–Sydney ties Virginia in opener The Chattanooga Times September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 25RichmondVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, VirginiaW 10–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90854592/flying-cadets-defeat-richmond-university/ The News and Observer Flying Cadets defeat Richmond University September 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 25RoanokeVPIMiles Stadium • Blacksburg, Virginia W 47–0 V. P. I. Displays Form in Trimming Roanoke https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1926-09-26/ed-1/seq-71/ Library of Congress The Sunday Star September 26, 1926 71 November 30, 2022September 251926 Lynchburg Hornets LynchburgWashington & LeeWilson Field • Lexington, VirginiaW 35–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-generals-romp-to-easy/136583469/ The Roanoke Times Generals romp to easy victory over Lynchburg September 26, 1926 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Three Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference October 2AlabamaVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeALA 19–716,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71655295/16000-fans-witness-crimson-tides/ The Tennessean 16,000 fans witness Crimson Tide's victory of 19 to 7 over Vanderbilt October 3, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 2ClemsonAuburnDrake Field • Auburn, AlabamaAUB 47–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-news-auburn-defeats-clemson-4/136585824/ The Macon News Auburn defeats Clemson, 47 to 0 October 3, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 2FloridaChicagoStagg Field • Chicago, IllinoisL 12–630,000Chicago's aerial attack beats Florida, 12 to 6 Chicago Tribune Harvey Woodruf October 3, 1926 II-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115268435/chicagos-aerial-attack-beats-florida/ December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 2VMIGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90854773/tech-beats-vmi/ The Atlanta Constitution Tech beats V.M.I. October 3, 1924 December 19, 2021 Newspapers.comOctober 21926 Maryville Scots Maryville (TN)KentuckyStoll Field • Lexington, KentuckyW 25–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-wildcats-beat-maryvi/136592452/ The Courier-Journal Wildcats beat Maryville by 25 to 0 score October 3, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 2Southwestern Louisiana LSUTiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LouisianaW 34–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82556031/louisiana-tigers-too-strong-for-sli-b/ The Shreveport Times Louisiana Tigers too strong for S.L.I. Bulldogs October 3, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 2Ole MissArkansasThe Hill • Fayetteville, ArkansasL 21–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wichita-falls-times-razorbacks-put-ole/136587290/ Wichita Daily Times Razorbacks put 'Ole Miss down by 21–6 count October 3, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 2Mississippi CollegeMississippi A&MScott Field • Starkville, MississippiW 41–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-miss-college-fall/128861822/ The Commercial Appeal Miss. College falls before Aggies, 41 to 0 October 3, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 2MarylandSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaSCAR 12–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93528857/old-liners-bow-to-gamecocks/ The Baltimore Sun Old Liners bow to Gamecocks October 3, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 2FurmanNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North CarolinaL 31–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-hurricane-lays-wolfpack-waste/136593329/ The State Hurricane lays Wolfpack waste October 3, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 2Middle Tennessee State TeachersSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TennesseeW 48–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99911736/tigers-beat-teachers-by-score-of-480/ The Knoxville Journal Tigers beat Teachers by score of 48–0 October 3, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 2North CarolinaTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeTENN 34–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82894333/tar-heels-humiliated-by-volunteers-340/ Asheville Citizen-Times Tar Heels humiliated by Volunteers, 34–0 October 3, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 2TulaneMissouriMemorial Stadium • Columbia, MissouriT 6–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99465399/missouri-tigers-battle-tulane-u-to-scor/ Joplin Globe Missouri Tigers battle Tulane U. to scoreless tie October 3, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 2GeorgiaVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaUGA 27–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-georgia-defeats-ca/136580730/ Georgia defeats Cavalier eleven The News and Observer October 3, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 2Hampden–SydneyVPIMiles Stadium • Blacksburg, VirginiaW 30–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/bristol-herald-courier-hampdensydney-lo/136581881/ Hampden–Sydney loses to V.P.I. The Bristol Herald Courier October 3, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 2Washington & LeeWest VirginiaLaidley Field • Charleston, West VirginiaL 18–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-w-va-wins-tilt-fr/136583566/ The Pittsburgh Press W. Va. wins tilt from Generals October 3, 1926 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Four Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 9AlabamaMississippi A&MMeridian Fairgrounds • Meridian, MississippiALA 26–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71655460/meeks-and-ricks-throw-scare-into-tide/ The Tuscaloosa News Meeks and Ricks throw scare into Tide; score 26–7 October 10, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 9AuburnHoward (AL)Rickwood Field • Birmingham, AlabamaW 33–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98598209/auburn-wins-easily-over-howard-3314/ The Atlanta Constitution Auburn wins easily over Howard, 33–14 October 10, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 9NC StateClemsonRiggs Field • Calhoun, South CarolinaCLEM 7–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-clemson-tops-stat/136589253/ The Charlotte Observer Clemson tops State, 7 to 3 October 10, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 9FloridaOle MissHemingway Stadium • Oxford, MississippiMISS 12–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-ole-miss-romps/136587362/ The Atlanta Constitution Ole Miss romps over Florida October 10, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 9 GeorgiaYaleYale Bowl • New Haven, ConnecticutL 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107395191/strong-yale-team-downs-plucky-georgia/ Strong Yale team downs plucky Georgia eleven in Bowl by three touchdowns The Hartford Courant October 10, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 9TulaneGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 9–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99465749/tornado-halts-green-wave-by-9-to-6-margi/ St. Petersburg Times Tornado halts Green Wave by 9 to 6 margin October 10, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 9KentuckyIndianaMemorial Stadium • Bloomington, IndianaL 14–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-press-indiana-drives-over-kentu/136592570/ The Muncie Sunday Star Indiana drives over Kentucky October 10, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 9TennesseeLSUTiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LouisianaTENN 14–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82894524/tennessee-volunteers-defeat-louisiana-st/ The Shreveport Times Tennessee Volunteers defeat Louisiana State University Tigers October 10, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 9MarylandChicagoStagg Field • Chicago, IllinoisL 21–035,000Maryland bows to Chicago, 21–0 Chicago Tribune Don Maxwell October 10, 1926 II-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115267951/maryland-bows-to-chicago-21-0/ December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 9South CarolinaNorth CarolinaEmerson Field • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaUNC 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93529258/tar-heels-upset-dope-by-70-victory/ The News and Observer Tar Heels upset dope by 7–0 victory October 10, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 9SewaneeTexas A&MFair Park Stadium • Dallas, TexasL 6–3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99911845/aggies-stage-sensational-rally-to-defeat/ The Waco News-Tribune Aggies stage sensational rally to defeat Sewanee 6 to 3 October 10, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 9Bryson CollegeVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeW 48–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nashville-banner-commodores-play-raggedl/136580314/ Nashville Banner Commodores play raggedly but defeat Bryson 48 to 0 October 10, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 91926 Lynchburg Hornets LynchburgVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaW 38–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-cavaliers-romp-to-easy/136581332/ Cavaliers romp to easy victory over Lynchburg The Roanoke Times October 10, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 9VPIDartmouthMemorial Field • Hanover, New Hampshire L 20–0 Dartmouth Pushed to Conquer V. P. I. https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1926-10-10/ed-1/seq-80/ Library of Congress The Sunday Star October 10, 1926 80 November 30, 2022October 9RoanokeVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, VirginiaL 13–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90854925/roanoke-wins/ The Sunday Record Roanoke wins October 10, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 9Washington & LeePrincetonPalmer Stadium • Princeton, New Jersey T 7–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call-washington-and-lee-draw/136583701/ Allentown Morning Call Washington and Lee draws with Princeton October 10, 1926 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Five Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference October 15WoffordSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaW 27–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93529564/carolina-winner-defeats-wofford-terrier/ The State Carolina winner, defeats Wofford Terrier in desperately fought game on Melton Field October 16, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 15Maryville (TN)TennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82894717/volunteers-hard-pushed-for-6-to-0-win/ The Knoxville Journal Volunteers hard pushed for 6 to 0 win October 17, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 16AlabamaGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaALA 21–020,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71655655/tech-loses-to-tide-210/ The Atlanta Constitution Tech loses to Tide, 21–0 October 17, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 16LSUAuburnCramton Bowl • Montgomery, AlabamaLSU 10–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-donahue-eleven/136585896/ The Montgomery Advertiser Donahue eleven rolls to victory over Plainsmen October 17, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 16FloridaMercerCentennial Stadium • Macon, GAL 6–36,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86044638/mercer-surprises-gators-to-take-6-to-3-g/ The Tampa Times Mercer surprises Gators to take 6 to 3 game October 17, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 16FurmanGeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, GeorgiaL 14–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-furman-licks-georg/136580826/ Furman licks Georgia as Memphis boy stars The Commercial Appeal October 17, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 16VPIMarylandLeague Park • Norfolk, Virginia VPI 24–812,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-virginian-pilot-techmen-swamp-maryla/136588116/ The Virginian-Pilot Techmen swamp Maryland October 17, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 16Loyola (IL)Ole MissHemingway Stadium • Oxford, MississippiW 13–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100002614/ole-missies-spank-chicagoans-13-to-7/ The Montgomery Advertiser Ole Missies spank Chicagoans, 13 to 7 October 17, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 16MillsapsMississippi A&MScott Field • Starkville, MississippiW 34–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84302798/maroons-sail-over-millsaps-majors-340/ The Montgomery Advertiser Maroons sail over Millsaps Majors, 34–0 October 17, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 16DukeNorth CarolinaEmerson Field • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-carolina-defeats-d/136585274/ Winston-Salem Journal Carolina defeats Duke in thrilling game six to nothing October 17, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 16DavidsonNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North CarolinaL 3–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108912165/grey-drop-kicks-davidson-to-3-to-0-victo/ Durham Morning Herald Grey drop-kicks Davidson to 3 to 0 victory over State October 15, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 16TulaneNYUYankee Stadium • Bronx, New YorkL 0–2125,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69557937/nyu-eleven-repels-invasion-of-tulane/ Times Union N.Y.U. eleven repels invasion of Tulane by 21 to 0 victory October 17, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 16VanderbiltTexasFair Park Stadium • Dallas, TexasW 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123474630/hendrix-pounds-out-vandy-victory/ The Chattanooga Sunday Times Hendrix pounds out Vandy victory October 17, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 16VirginiaVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, VirginiaUVA 14–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90855100/cavaliers-too-much-for-vmi-taking-gam/ Daily Press Cavaliers too much for V.M.I. taking game by touchdown October 17, 1925 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 16Washington & LeeKentuckyStoll Field • Lexington, KentuckyW&L 14–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-generals-win-but/136583779/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Generals win but have stiff tussle October 17, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Six Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference October 21 ClemsonSouth CarolinaState Fairgrounds • Columbia, South CarolinaSCAR 24–0 12,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93529880/university-gamecock-takes-measure-of-cle/ Florence Morning News University Gamecock takes measure of Clemson Tiger October 22, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 23SewaneeAlabamaRickwood Field • Birmingham, AlabamaALA 2–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71655782/tide-leaks-through-tiger-defense-for-2/ The Birmingham News Tide leaks through Tiger defense for 2 points October 24, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 23AuburnTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaAUB 2–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99465967/auburn-licks-tulane-by-margin-of-safety/ The Commercial Appeal Auburn licks Tulane by margin of safety October 24, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 23KentuckyFloridaDurkee Field • Jacksonville, FloridaUK 18–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-wildcats-edge-out-florid/136592243/ St. Petersburg Times Wildcats edge out Florida in thrilling game October 24, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 23Washington & LeeGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 19–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-golden-tornado-tri/136583863/ The News and Observer Golden Tornado trims Generals October 24, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 23Mississippi A&MLSUState Fairgrounds • Jackson, MississippiMSA&M 7–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-mississippi-ags-defe/136586809/ The Birmingham News Mississippi Ags defeat L.S.U. 7–6 October 24, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 23North CarolinaMarylandByrd Stadium • College Park, MarylandMD 14–63,500https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greensboro-record-maryland-upsets-do/136585347/ Greensboro Sunday Record Maryland upsets Dope by trimming Tar Heels October 24, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 231926 Centre Colonels CentreTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeW 30–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82894908/colonels-lose-to-vols-by-307/ The Courier-Journal Colonels lose to Vols by 30–7 October 24, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 23GeorgiaVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeVAN 14–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-vandy-whips-georgia/136580401/ The Miami Herald Vandy whips Georgia October 24, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 23NC StateVMITate Field • Richmond, VirginiaVMI 7–0 Cadets defeat Carolina State in aerial dash Richmond Times Dispatch October 24, 1926 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90855318/cadets-defeat-carolina-state-in-aerial-d/ December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 23Virginia VPIMiles Stadium • Blacksburg, VirginiaVPI 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/bluefield-daily-telegraph-gobblers-defea/136581432/ Gobblers defeat Virginia eleven in close battle Bluefield Daily Telegraph October 24, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Seven Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 28South CarolinaThe CitadelCounty Fairgrounds • Orangeburg, South CarolinaL 12–9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93530174/citadel-upsets-dope-to-beat-carolina-bir/ The State Citadel upsets Dope to beat Carolina birds October 29, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 28ClemsonWoffordSnyder Field • Spartanburg, South CarolinaL 3–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-terriers-outbite-clemson-tiger/136589364/ The State Terriers outbite Clemson Tigers October 29, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 30LSUAlabamaDenny Field • Tuscaloosa, AlabamaALA 24–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71657795/flood-tide-of-crimson-gets-lsu-late/ The Birmingham News Flood Tide of Crimson gets L.S.U. late in game October 31, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 30SewaneeAuburnCramton Bowl • Montgomery, AlabamaAUB 9–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99911979/plainsmen-outclass-sewanee-tigers-to-win/ The Birmingham News Plainsmen outclass Sewanee Tigers to win, 9–0 October 31, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 30 FloridaGeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, GeorgiaUGA 32–9 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JhseAAAAIBAJ&sjid=EGQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5353%2C239164 Georgia Downs Gators By Huge Score In Athens Sarasota Herald-Tribune October 21, 1926October 30Georgia TechNotre DameCartier Field • South Bend, Indiana L 12–011,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-notre-dame-rips-ge/136584582/ The Indianapolis Star Notre Dame rips Georgia Tech October 31, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 301926 Gallaudet Bison Gallaudet MarylandByrd Stadium • College Park, MarylandW 38–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-u-of-m-eleven-in-eas/136588230/ The Baltimore Sun U. of M. eleven in easy victory October 31, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 30Ole MissTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaTUL 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99466093/green-wave-trims-ole-miss-by-air-route/ The Shreveport Times Green Wave trims Ole Miss by air route October 31, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 30TennesseeMississippi A&MScott Field • Starkville, MississippiTENN 33–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82895003/tennessee-holds-a-and-m-helpless/ The Clarion-Ledger Tennessee holds A. and M. helpless October 31, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 30NC StateNorth CarolinaEmerson Field • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaUNC 12–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-tar-heels-trim-sta/136585445/ The News and Observer Tar Heels trim State October 31, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 30VPIKentuckyStoll Field • Lexington, KentuckyT 13–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-vpi-gobbler/136592718/ The Montgomery Advertiser V.P.I. Gobblers outplay Wildcats but game ends in 13 to 13 deadlock October 31, 1926 December 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 30VirginiaSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaUVA 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93530522/mkalls-toe-wins-over-gamecocks/ Daily Press M'Kall's toe wins over Gamecocks October 31, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 301926 Southwestern Lynx Southwestern (TN)VanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeW 50–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-southwestern-is-bu/136580471/ The Commercial Appeal Southwestern is buried by Vanderbilt, score 50–0 October 31, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 30DavidsonVMILynchburg, Virginia W 12–7 Davidson loses to Flying Squadron, 12–7 The Sunday Citizen October 31, 1926 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90855633/davidson-loses-to-flying-squadron-127/ December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Eight Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 6KentuckyAlabamaRickwood Field • Birmingham, AlabamaALA 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71657944/kentucky-wildcats-hold-alabama-team-to/ The Courier-Journal Kentucky Wildcats hold Alabama team to 14–0 score November 7, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 6 Auburn GeorgiaMcClung Stadium • Columbus, GeorgiaUGA 16–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-bulldogs-lead-tigers/136581011/ The Atlanta Journal Bulldogs lead Tigers merry chase November 7, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 6Clemson FloridaFleming Field • Gainesville, FloridaFLA 33–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-news-florida-gators-defeat-cle/136589452/ The Miami News Florida Gators defeat Clemson by big margin November 7, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 6VanderbiltGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaVAN 13–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-journal-spears-leads-vande/136580576/ The Knoxville Journal Spears leads Vanderbilt to 13 to 7 win over Tech November 7, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 6ArkansasLSUState Fair Stadium • Shreveport, LouisianaW 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-arkansas-u-dow/136586912/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Arkansas U. downed by L.S.U. November 7, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 6MarylandYaleYale Bowl • New Haven, ConnecticutW 15–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107394611/jones-keeps-regulars-in-stands-while/ Jones keeps regulars in stands while Maryland smears Yale subs 15 To 0: Blue uses second, third and fourth string men The Hartford Courant November 7, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 6Ole MissSouthwestern (TN)Fargason Field • Memphis, TennesseeW 32–27 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-southwestern-loses/136587433/ The Commercial Appeal Southwestern loses hard game to Ole Miss, 32–27 November 7, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 6Mississippi A&MTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaMSA&M 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99466308/mississippi-a-m-downs-tulane-140/ The Birmingham News Mississippi A. & M. downs Tulane 14–0 November 7, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 6VMI North CarolinaEmerson Field • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaUNC 28–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90855810/carolina-defeats-vmi/ The News and Observer Carolina defeats V.M.I. November 7, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 61926 Lenoir–Rhyne Bears Lenoir–RhyneNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North CarolinaW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greensboro-record-melton-races-for-s/136593520/ The Greensboro Record Melton races for State win over Rhyners November 7, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 6South CarolinaVPITate Field • Richmond, VirginiaSCAR 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93530904/south-carolinians-down-vpi-190-in/ Richmond Times-Dispatch South Carolinians down V.P.I., 19–0, in gridiron season's biggest upset November 7, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 6SewaneeTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeTENN 12–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82895179/tennessee-defeats-sewanee/ The Chattanooga Times Tennessee defeats Sewanee November 7, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 6Washington & LeeVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaUVA 30–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-cavaliers-defeat-gener/136581502/ Cavaliers defeat Generals, 30 to 7 The Roanoke Times November 7, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Nine Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 11DukeNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North CarolinaW 26–19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-state-college-wolf/136593803/ The News and Observer State College Wolfpack defeats Duke University eleven, 26–19 November 12, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 13FloridaAlabamaCramton Bowl • Montgomery, AlabamaALA 49–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71658046/florida-swamped-by-alabama-490/ The Orlando Sentinel Florida swamped by Alabama 49–0 November 14, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 13MarquetteAuburnRickwood Field • Birmingham, AlabamaL 19–3 Marquette Beats Auburn In Final Period, 19-3 The Birmingham News Zipp Newman November 14, 1926 Sports 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121521122/marquette-beats-auburn-in-final-period/ December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 13The CitadelClemsonRiggs Field • Calhoun, South CarolinaL 15–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-citadel-takes-scrappy-battle/136589544/ The State Citadel takes scrappy battle November 14, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 13GeorgiaGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaUGA 14–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-bulldogs-nose-out-g/136581094/ Orlando Morning Sentinel Bulldogs nose out Georgia Tech team November 14, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 13KentuckyVMILaidley Field • Charleston, West VirginiaVMI 10–9 Flying Squadron downs Kentucky The Birmingham News November 14, 1926 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90855957/flying-squadron-downs-kentucky/ December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 13Ole MissLSUTiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LouisianaLSU 3–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-field-goal-is-marg/136586997/ The Commercial Appeal Field goal is margin L.S.U. over Ole Miss November 14, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 13Mississippi A&MIndianaMemorial Stadium • Bloomington, IndianaL 19–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-courier-and-press-iu-takes/136587803/ The Evansville Courier and Journal I.U. takes to air and wins, 19–6, when Mississippi falters November 14, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 13North CarolinaDavidsonRichardson Field • Davidson, North CarolinaL 10–0 Dopesters given shock as Davidson beats N. Carolina Daily Press November 14, 1926 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108912875/dopesters-given-shock-as-davidson-beats/ December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 13FurmanSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaL 10–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93531333/furman-is-victor-purple-hurricane-defea/ The Sunday Record Furman is victor, Purple Hurricane defeats Gamecock in spirited clash November 14, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 13TennesseeVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeVAN 20–3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82895464/spears-carries-vandy-to-203-win-over-vo/ The Tennessean Spears carries Vandy to 20–3 win over Vols November 14, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 13SewaneeTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaTUL 19–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99466516/sewanee-scores-but-loses-to-tulane/ The Chattanooga Times Sewanee scores, but loses to Tulane November 14, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 13VirginiaMarylandByrd Stadium • College Park, MarylandT 6–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-virginian-pilot-virginia-and-marylan/136581589/ Virginia and Maryland Old Liners battle to deadlock The Virginian-Pilot November 14, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 13VPI Washington & LeeMunicipal Stadium • Lynchburg, Virginia W&L 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press-generals-beat-gobblers/136583968/ Generals beat Gobblers Daily Press November 14, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Ten Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 20CentreKentuckyStoll Field • Lexington, KentuckyL 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-centre-colonels-win/136592866/ The Birmingham News Centre Colonels win from Kentucky, 7–0 November 21, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 20NC StateSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaSCAR 20–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93531749/wolfpack-loses-game-of-passes-to-gamecoc/ The Charlotte Observer Wolfpack loses game of passes to Gamecocks November 21, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 201926 Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets Randolph–MaconVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaW 57–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-virginia-wallops/136581653/ Virginia wallops Yellow Jackets, 57–0 Richmond Times-Dispatch November 21, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 20MarylandWashington & LeeWilson Field • Lexington, VirginiaW&L 3–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-generals-eke-3/136584056/ Generals eke 3-to-0 victory on Maryland The Atlanta Constitution November 21, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Eleven Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 23North CarolinaVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaUVA 3–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-virginia-downs-tar/136581736/ Virginia downs Tar Heel eleven by close margin The Morning News Review November 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 25GeorgiaAlabama Rickwood Field • Birmingham, AlabamaALA 33–6 17,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71658259/bulldogs-swamped-under-33-to-6-score-by/ The Atlanta Constitution Bulldogs swamped under 33-to-6 score by Crimson warriors November 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 25AuburnGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 20–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-georgia-tech-comes-from/136584724/ Greensboro Daily News Georgia Tech comes from behind to win over Auburn 20 to 7 November 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 25ClemsonFurmanManly Field • Greenville, South CarolinaL 30–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-furman-beats-clems/136589617/ Winston-Salem Journal Furman beats Clemson Tigers November 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 25LSUTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaLSU 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99466707/tigers-winners-over-green-wave/ The Clarion-Ledger Tigers winners over Green Wave November 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 25Washington & LeeFloridaDurkee Field • Jacksonville, FloridaT 7–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pensacola-news-journal-fighting-gators-p/136584169/ Fighting Gators play Generals of Virginia to seven to seven tie The Pensacola Journal November 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 25Maryland1926 Johns Hopkins Blue Jays Johns HopkinsBaltimore Stadium • Baltimore, Maryland W 17–14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-generals-eke-3/136584056/ Stevens boots Maryland to victory, 17–14 The Baltimore Sun November 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 25Ole MissMississippi A&MScott Field • Starkville, MississippiMISS 7–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger/30141798/ The Clarion-Ledger Ole Miss defeat of Aggies first in many seasons November 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 25Kentucky TennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeTENN 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82895611/vols-beat-wildcats-6-to-0/ The Lexington Herald Vols beat Wildcats, 6 to 0 November 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 25Sewanee VanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeTENN 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99912098/kitty-creson-stars-as-commodores-beat-ti/ The Commercial Appeal Kitty Creson stars as Commodores beat Tigers November 26, 1926 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 25VMIVPIMaher Field • Roanoke, VirginiaVPI 14–7 Gobblers Defeat V.M.I. 14–7 http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15821coll8/id/4636/rec/11 Virginia Military Institute The Cadet November 29, 1926 1 December 3, 2023November 27Wake ForestNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North CarolinaW 7–311,000Williams R. E. State Repeats Its 1925 Conquest And Wins Over Deacons https://www.newspapers.com/clip/77396097/the-news-and-observer/ The News & Observer Raleigh, North Carolina November 26, 1926 11 May 9, 2021 Newspapers.com Williams R. E. State Repeats Its 1925 Conquest And Wins Over Deacons (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/77396139/the-news-and-observer/ The News & Observer Raleigh, North Carolina November 26, 1926 12 May 9, 2021 Newspapers.com Postseason Bowl games Date Bowl Game Site SIAA Team Opponent ScoreJanuary 1, 1927Rose BowlRose Bowl • Pasadena, CaliforniaAlabamaStanfordT 7–7 Awards and honors All-Americans 1926 College Football All-America Team E – Hoyt Winslett, Alabama (AP-1; INS; NEA; CP-2; NYS-2; BE-1; RWJ-2; DW-1; ES-2; BEHR) T – Fred Pickhard, Alabama (BE-2; BEHR) T – Mack Tharpe, Georgia Tech (BEHR) G – John Barnhill, Tennessee (BEHR) C – Vernon Sharpe, Vanderbilt (BEHR) QB – Bill Spears, Vanderbilt (AP-2; NYS-2; BE-2; RWJ-3 [as hb]; DW-2; BEHR) HB – Tolbert "Red" Brown, Alabama (BEHR) FB – Ty Rauber, Washington & Lee (AP-3; BEHR) All-Southern team 1926 College Football All-Southern Team The following is the composite All-Southern team compiled by the Associated Press.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2756250/kingsport_times/ July 6, 2015 Newspapers.com Alabama Places 4 Men On Newspaper All-Southern Team The Kingsport Times November 28, 1926 2 PositionNameFirst-team selectors TeamQBBill SpearsAPVanderbiltHBGeorge MortonAPGeorgiaHBRed BarnesAPAlabamaFBTy RauberAPWashington & LeeEHoyt WinslettAPAlabamaTCurtis LuckeyAPGeorgiaGFred PickhardAPAlabamaCGordon HolmesAPAlabamaGCharles MackallAPVirginiaTJohn BarnhillAPTennesseeEHerschel CaldwellAPAlabama References