1926 Michigan State Normal Normalites football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1926 Michigan State Normal Normalites football Independent 6–1 Elton Rynearson 5th Harry Ockerman The 1926 Michigan State Normal Normalites football team was an American football team that represented Michigan State Normal College (later renamed Eastern Michigan University) as an independent during the 1926 college football season. In their fifth season under head coach Elton Rynearson, the Normalites compiled a 6–1 record, shut out six of their seven opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 113 to 12. Harry Ockerman was the team captain.2015 Eastern Michigan Football Digital Media Guide Eastern Michigan University Football June 30, 2016 161, 170 http://www.emueagles.com/custompages/football/2015/2015EMUFBGuide_072215small.pdf On October 16, 1926, the Hurons began a 13-game winning streak that continued through the 1927 season. It remains tied for the longest winning streak in program history.2015 Eastern Michigan Football Digital Media Guide, p. 202. Schedule y October 2 Detroit freshmen Ypsilanti, MI W 6-0 October 9 at 1926 Alma Maroon and Cream Alma Alma, MI L 0-12 Ypsi Takes First Beating in 2 Years: Alma Scores From Intercepted Pass, Fumble, to Win, 12-0 Detroit Free Press October 10, 1926 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116503326/ypsi/ Newspapers.com October 16 at Detroit City College College Field Detroit, MI W 6-0 Ypsi, City Meet on New Gridiron: Schools Renew Football Relations at College Field Detroit Free Press October 16, 1926 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116555121/ypsi/ Newspapers.comLate Score Puts Ypsi Over City: Lone Touchdown Gives Teachers Victory, 6 to 0 Detroit Free Press October 17, 1926 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116555546/ypsi/ Newspapers.com October 23 at Central Michigan Tambling Field Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) W 41-0 October 30 at 1926 Ferris Institute Ferris Institute Big Rapids, MI W 21-0 Ypsi Normal Beats Ferris Detroit Free Press October 31, 1926 25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116521241/ypsi/ Newspapers.com November 6 1926 Olivet Crimson Olivet Ypsilanti, MI W 20-0 Olivet Easy for Ypsilanti Teachers Held in First Quarter, Run Out in Front, 21-0 Detroit Free Press November 7, 1926 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116521583/olivet/ Newspapers.com November 20 1926 Kalamazoo Hornets Kalamazoo <hc> Ypsilanti, MI W 19-0 References Michigan State Normal Category:Eastern Michigan Eagles football seasons Michigan State Normal Normalites football