1952 Duke Blue Devils football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1952 Duke Blue Devils football right A 1952 Duke Chronicle page about the team 90px Southern Conference SoCon 8–2 5–0 16 18 William D. Murray 2nd Louis Tepe Louis Tepe Duke Stadium SoCon champion The 1952 Duke Blue Devils football team was an American football team that represented Duke University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1952 college football season. In their second year under head coach William D. Murray, the Blue Devils compiled an overall record of 8–2, with a conference record of 5–0, and finished as SoCon champion.1952 Duke Blue Devils Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 29, 2023 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/duke/1952-schedule.html Duke won the 1952 Southern Conference Championship, and finished the season ranked 16th in the final AP poll. Schedule 1952 AP Eastern September 20 w 19 Washington and Lee Duke Stadium Durham, NC 34–0 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108019808/duke-routs-washington-lee-34-to-0/ Norfolk Virginian-Pilot Duke routs Washington-Lee, 34 to 0 September 21, 1952 August 21, 2022 Newspapers.com September 26 w y y 19 SMU Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX 14–7 28,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-duke-aerials-sp/137607998/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Duke aerials spoil Ponies' debut, 14–7 September 27, 1952 December 29, 2023 Newspapers.com October 4 w y 10 Tennessee 11 Duke Stadium Durham, NC 7–0 35,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98672695/duke-blue-devils-conquer-vols-in-70-con/ The Elizabethton Star Duke Blue Devils conquer Vols in 7–0 contest October 5, 1952 March 29, 2022 Newspapers.com October 11 w y 6 South Carolina Carolina Stadium Columbia, SC 33–7 22,000–24,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-undefeated-dukes-whip-south-ca/137608139/ The State Undefeated Dukes whip South Carolina 33 to 7 October 12, 1952 December 29, 2023 Newspapers.com October 18 w y 5 NC State Riddick Stadium Raleigh, NC rivalry 57–0 11,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-virginian-pilot-duke-trounces-nc-s/137608208/ Norfolk Virginian-Pilot Duke trounces N.C. State by 57–0 count October 19, 1952 December 29, 2023 Newspapers.com October 25 w y y 6 Virginia 9 Scott Stadium Charlottesville, VA 21–7 34,000–35,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-journal-duke-hands-virgini/137608344/ The Knoxville Journal Duke hands Virginia 21 to 7 defeat October 26, 1952 December 29, 2023 Newspapers.com November 1 l y y 6 Georgia Tech 4 Duke Stadium Durham, NC 7–28 45,000 Georgia Tech Wins 21st, End Dukes Streak, 28-7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79643447/the-pittsburgh-press/ The Pittsburgh Press Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United Press November 2, 1952 45 June 15, 2021 Newspapers.com November 8 l y 12 Navy Duke Stadium Durham, NC 6–16 25,000–30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-navy-pulls-resound/137608480/ The Commercial Appeal Navy pulls resounding upset by setting back Duke, 16 to 6 November 9, 1952 December 29, 2023 Newspapers.com November 15 2:00 p.m. w y Wake Forest Groves Stadium Wake Forest, NC rivalry 14–7 14,000 Herbert Dick Duke 7-Point Choice To End Wake Streak https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79642662/the-news-and-observer/ The News & Observer Raleigh, North Carolina November 15, 1952 9 June 15, 2021 Newspapers.com Karmosky Charles S. Resurgent Blue Devils Paced To Win By Lutz https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79642761/daily-press/ Daily Press Newport News, Virginia November 16, 1952 25 June 15, 2021 Newspapers.com Karmosky Charles S. Lutz Leads Duke Eleven To Victory Over Deacs (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79642761/daily-press/ Daily Press Newport News, Virginia November 16, 1952 26 June 15, 2021 Newspapers.com November 22 w y 20 North Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC Victory Bell 34–0 34,000–42,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-duke-defeats-nc-team/137608852/ The Baltimore Sun Duke defeats N.C. team, 34–0 November 23, 1952 December 29, 2023 Newspapers.com References Duke Category:Duke Blue Devils football seasons Category:Southern Conference football champion seasons Duke Blue Devils football