1912 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season

August 2023 1912 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season College football NCAA Regular Season Vanderbilt 19 September 28, 1912through December 25, 1912 Football 1911 1913 The 1912 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season was the college football games played by the member schools of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association as part of the 1912 college football season. The season began on September 28. Ole Miss was suspended at year's end.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5064713/the_houston_post/ The Houston Post "Ole Miss" Suspended December 15, 1912 April 26, 2016 Newspapers.com 20 Conference champion Vanderbilt suffered its only loss to national champion Harvard. The 1912 season saw the NCAA implement several rule changes to increase scoring. These included: the number of downs allowed to advance the ball at least 10 yards was increased from three to four, the value of a touchdown increased from 5 points to 6, the length of the field was reduced to 100 yards, 10-yard end zones were added, the onside kick was eliminated, and unlimited use of the forward pass was introduced.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5609757/the_tennessean/ Spick Hall 19 June 17, 2016 Newspapers.com The Tennessean September 15, 1912 Commodores Face The Hardest Schedule For Many Long Years Regular season Index to colors and formattingNon-conference matchup; SIAA member wonNon-conference matchup; SIAA member lostNon-conference matchup; tieConference matchup SIAA teams in bold. Week One Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceSeptember 281912 Marion Cadets MarionAlabamaThe Quad • Tuscaloosa, ALW 52–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71339531/great-game-of-football/ The Tuscaloosa News Great game of football September 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comSeptember 28Fort MoultrieThe CitadelCollege Park Stadium • Charleston, SCW 1–0The Citadel won by forfeit September 2811th CavalryGeorgia TechThe Flats • Atlanta, GAT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-tech-unable-to-sco/147613365/ The Commercial Appeal Tech unable to score September 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comSeptember 281911 Gordon Bulldogs Gordon College (Georgia) GordonMercerCentral City Park • Macon, GAW 29–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120882599/col-roosevelt-helps-gordon-institute-to/ Col. Roosevelt helps Gordon Institute to score against Mercer The Macon Daily Telegraph September 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comSeptember 281912 Maryville Scots Maryville (TN)Kentucky StateStoll Field • Lexington, KYW 34–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lexington-herald-leader-state-wins-over/147611709/ The Lexington Leader State wins over Maryville 34–0 September 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comSeptember 28Vicksburg Athletic ClubMississippi CollegeProvine Field • Clinton, MSW 44–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-daily-news-mississippi-college-w/128678449/ Jackson Daily News Mississippi College won game September 28, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comSeptember 281912 Jacksonville State Eagle Owls Jacksonville StateHoward (AL)Howard Athletic Field • Birmingham, ALW 8–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101914028/howard-wins-from-jacksonville-80/ The Birmingham News Howard wins from Jacksonville, 8–0 September 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comSeptember 281912 Bethel Warriors Bethel (KY)VanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNW 105–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-vanderbilt-smother/147610652/ The Commercial Appeal Vanderbilt smothers Bethel College, 105–0 September 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Two Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 4Mississippi CollegeMississippi A&MHardy Field • Starkville, MSMSA&M 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-am-eleven-opens-w/128678640/ The Commercial Appeal A&M eleven opens with decisive win October 5, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 5BirminghamAlabamaThe Quad • Tuscaloosa, ALW 62–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71339709/alabama-defeats-birmingham-squad-by/ The Birmingham News Alabama defeats Birmingham squad by score of 62–0 October 6, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 5AuburnMercerDriving Park • Columbus, GAAUB 56–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120811115/mercer-and-auburn-meet/ Mercer and Auburn meet The Columbus Enquirer-Sun October 5, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/120811219/mercer-boys-fade-before-auburn-and-the-r/ Mercer boys fade before Auburn and the result is 56–0 The Birmingham News October 6, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 5Kentucky Military InstituteCentral UniversityCheek Field • Danville, KYW 12–0 October 5ClemsonHoward (AL)Alabama State Fairgrounds • Birmingham, ALCLEM 59–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101914336/howard-is-mowed-down-by-clemson-college/ The Montgomery Advertiser Howard is mowed down by Clemson College October 6, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 5ChattanoogaGeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, GAW 33–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-chattanooga-loses-to/147612725/ The Birmingham News Chattanooga loses to Georgia, 33 to 0 October 6, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 5Georgia TechThe CitadelCollege Park Stadium • Charleston, SCGT 20–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-heismanites-are-winn/147613482/ The Atlanta Journal Heismanites are winners over Citadel October 6, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 5MarshallKentucky StateStoll Field • Lexington, KYW 13–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-state-university-tea/147611793/ The Courier-Journal State University team beats Marshall College October 6, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 5Southwestern LouisianaLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LAW 85–3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82446427/lsu-had-easy-picking-score-85-to-3/ The Shreveport Times L.S.U. had easy picking; score 85 to 3 October 6, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 5Memphis High SchoolOle MissUniversity Field • Oxford, MSW 34–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-ole-miss-smothers/147614197/ The Commercial Appeal Ole Miss smothers Memphis High, 34 to 0 October 6, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 51912 King Tornado King (TN)TennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNW 101–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82702735/volunteers-pile-up-mammoth-score-against/ The Journal and Tribune Volunteers pile up mammoth score against King College October 6, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 5Maryville (TN)VanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNW 100–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-century-mark-is-made/147610739/ The Birmingham News Century mark is made once more by Commodores October 6, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Three Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 8Jefferson College (LA)TulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LAW 37–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98879510/tulane-wins-first-football-game-37-to-0/ Knoxville Sentinel Tulane wins first football game, 37 to 0 October 9, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 9Morgan Training SchoolSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TNW 34–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-sewanee-wins-first/136964404/ The Commercial Appeal Sewanee wins first; Defeats Morgan, score 34 to 0 in season's opener October 10, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 11Mississippi CollegeLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LALSU 45–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-lsu-in-easy-vic/128678961/ The Commercial Appeal L.S.U. in easy victory October 12, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 12FloridaAuburnDrake Field • Auburn, ALAUB 27–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36567880/ Florida holds Auburn close The Tampa Morning Tribune October 13, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 12Morris HarveyCentral UniversityCheek Field • Danville, KYL 6–57 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lexington-herald-leader-morris-harvey-de/147617304/ The Lexington Leader Morris Harvey defeats Central University at football 56 to 7 October 13, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/53271652/morris-harvey-wins/ Morris-Harvey wins 35 The Courier-Journal October 13, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 12Riverside Military AcademyClemsonBowman Field • Calhoun, SCW 26–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-clemson-26-riv/147613766/ The Atlanta Constitution Clemson 26, Riverside 0 October 13, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 12The CitadelGeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, GAUGA 33–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-lightweight-wildcat/147612807/ The Macon Daily Telegraph Lightweight "Wildcat" features Georgia's win October 13, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 12AlabamaGeorgia Tech The Flats • Atlanta, GAGT 20–3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71339947/tech-trims-alabama-by-successful/ The Atlanta Constitution Tech trims Alabama by successful forward passing October 13, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 12Miami (OH)Kentucky StateStoll Field • Lexington, KYL 8–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-morris-harvey-wins/53271652/ The Courier-Journal Wildcats lose to Miami team October 13, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 12MercerHoward (AL)Alabama State Fairgrounds • Birmingham, ALMER 36–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101914647/mercer-overwhelms-howard-by-36-to-0/ The Macon Telegraph Mercer overwhelms Howard by 36 to 0 October 13, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 12Castle HeightsOle MissUniversity Field • Oxford, MSW 1–0Ole Miss won by forfeit https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-squabble-at-ole-mi/147614482/ The Commercial Appeal Squabble at Ole Miss; Castle Heights eleven leaves field, and game forfeited October 13, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 12Tennessee DocsMississippi A&MHardy Field • Starkville, MSW 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-miss-am-blanks-u/140895115/ The Commercial Appeal Miss. A&M blanks U. of Tenn. Medicos October 13, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 121912 Florence State Normal Lions Florence State NormalSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TNW 101–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-record-score-for-sew/136964512/ The Atlanta Journal Record score for Sewanee; Real runaway October 13, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 12Maryville (TN)TennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNW 38–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82703034/maryville-put-up-game-fight-against-tenn/ The Journal and Tribune Maryville put up game fight against Tennessee October 13, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 12Southwestern LouisianaTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LAW 95–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82446725/tulane-defeats-southwestern-industrial-i/ The Times-Democrat Tulane defeats Southwestern Industrial in one-sided game October 13, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 121912 Rose Poly Engineers Rose PolyVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNW 54–0 https://www.newspaper.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-vanderbilt-outplay/147610818/ The Indianapolis Star Vanderbilt outplays Rose October 13, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 121912 Daniel Baker Hill Billies Daniel BakerTexas A&MKyle Field • College Station, TXW 50–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110267765/farmers-first-victory-a-and-m-ran-up/ Farmer's first victory, A. and M. ran up score of 50 to 0 on Freeland's Daniel Baker eleven The Houston Post October 13, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Four Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 17Central UniversityLouisvilleHigh School Park • Louisville, KYL 6–23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/47872986/red-and-black-gains-victory-louisville/ Red and Black gains glory: Louisville has little trouble defeating Central by score of 23 to 6 The Courier-Journal October 18, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 18AlabamaMississippi A&MAberdeen, MSMSA&M 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71340265/weight-and-passes-for-am/ Jackson Daily News Weight and passes for A&M October 19, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 18Howard (AL)MarionMarion Field • Marion, ALL 0–57 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101914977/marion-runs-away-from-howard-with-score/ The Birmingham News Marion runs away from Howard with score of 57 to 0 October 19, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 181912 Trinity Tigers Trinity (TX)Texas A&MKyle Field • College Station, TXW 59–0 Farmers make 59 Fort Worth Star-Telegram October 19, 1912 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110267995/farmers-make-59/ May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 19ClemsonAuburnDrake Field • Auburn, ALAUB 27–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120811564/clemson-falls-before-auburn-score-27-to/ Clemson falls before Auburn, score 27 to 6 The Commercial Appeal October 20, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 19Porter Military AcademyThe CitadelCollege Park Stadium • Charleston, SCW 66–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-citadel-wins-easily-outclasse/147616012/ The State Citadel wins easily; Outclasses Porter and piles up score of 66 to 0 October 20, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 19South CarolinaFloridaUniversity Field • Gainesville, FLW 10–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93275903/florida-courage-triumphs-in-test-with-so/ The Tampa Tribune Florida courage triumphs in test with South Carolinians October 20, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 19Georgia TechMercerCentral City Park • Macon, GAGT 16–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120882895/georgia-tech-defeats-mercer-16-to-0-sco/ Georgia Tech defeats Mercer, 16 to 0 score The Montgomery Advertiser October 20, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 19Kentucky StateCincinnatiCarson Field • Cincinnati, OHW 19–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-baehrlkjr-uofcfo/3320689/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Shattered U. of C. winning streak; Kentucky State first to down the Varsity eleven October 20, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 19Ole MissLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LAMISS 10–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-ole-miss-defeats-lou/140747164/ The Birmingham News Ole Miss defeats Louisiana State October 20, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 19ChattanoogaSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TNW 27–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times/134143631/ The Chattanooga Daily Times Sewanee has to fight to defeat U.C., 27–0 October 20, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 19TennesseeTennessee DocsRed Elm Park • Memphis, TN W 62–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82703251/volunteers-won-from-medicos/ The Journal and Tribune Volunteers won from Medicos October 20, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 19Mississippi CollegeTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LATUL 19–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98879672/mississippi-college-defeated-by-tulane/ Jackson Daily News Mississippi College defeated by Tulane October 20, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 19VanderbiltGeorgiaPonce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GAVAN 46–04,500https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times-georgia-is-humil/147610938/ The Chattanooga Sunday Times Georgia is humiliated October 20, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Five Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 26Mississippi A&MAuburnRickwood Field • Birmingham, ALAUB 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120811742/auburn-wins-a-fierce-battle/ Auburn wins a fierce battle Birmingham Age-Herald October 27, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 26AlabamaGeorgiaDriving Park • Columbus, GAUGA 13–9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71340483/fierce-battle-won-by-georgia-from/ The Atlanta Constitution Fierce battle won by Georgia from Alabama October 27, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 26ChattanoogaCentral UniversityCheek Field • Danville, KYW 7–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times/134174404/ The Chattanooga Sunday Times U.C. loses by single point October 27, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 26The CitadelClemsonBowman Field • Calhoun, SCCLEM 52–14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press-clemson-beats-sitadel-by-sco/147613924/ Daily Press Clemson beats Sitadel by score of 52 to 0 October 27, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 26Georgia TechFloridaJacksonville, FLGT 14–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-showing-of-tech-is-d/147614756/ Showing of Tech is disappointing The Birmingham News October 27, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 26StetsonMercerWaycross, GAW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120883075/mercer-noses-out-stetson/ Mercer noses out Stetson The Atlanta Constitution October 27, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 26TennesseeSewaneeChamberlain Field • Chattanooga, TNSEW 33–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82703421/capacity-throng-sees-speedy-tigers-win-e/ The Chattanooga Sunday Times Capacity throng sees speedy Tigers win erratic but spicy game from Tennessee October 30, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 26Howard (AL)TulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LATUL 35–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98879810/howard-is-defeated-by-tulane-team-350/ The Birmingham News Howard is defeated by Tulane team, 35–0 October 27, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 26Ole MissVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 24–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-vandy-is-surprise/147611063/ The Birmingham Age-Herald Vandy is surprised by Mississippi in well fought game October 27, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 26LouisvilleKentucky StateStoll Field • Lexington, KYW 41–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/47873712/wildcats-gain-easy-victory-louisville/ The Courier-Journal Wildcats gain easy victory: Louisville eleven battles gamely, but teamwork of State proves too much October 27, 1912 III-6 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 26ArkansasTexas A&MState Fairgrounds • Dallas, TXW 27–0 Arkansas is easy for Texas A. & M. Daily Arkansas Gazette October 27, 1912 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110268131/arkansas-is-easy-for-texas-a-m/ May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Six Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 31ClemsonSouth CarolinaState Fairgrounds • Columbia, SCL 7–223,500https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93276278/carolina-banners-float-in-victory/ The State Carolina banners float in victory November 1, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 1Mississippi CollegeOle MissUniversity Field • Oxford, MSMISS 12–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-mixed-ole-miss-tea/128679361/ The Commercial Appeal Mixed Ole Miss team defeats Miss. College November 2, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 11912 Austin Kangaroos AustinTexas A&MKyle Field • College Station, TXW 57–0 Farmers overwhelm Austin by 57 to 0 Fort Worth Star-Telegram November 2, 1912 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110268332/farmers-overwhelm-austin-by-57-to-0/ May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 2AlabamaTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LAALA 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71340720/olive-and-blue-loses-hard-game-to/ The Times-Democrat Olive and Blue loses hard game to Alabama November 3, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 2AuburnGeorgia TechThe Flats • Atlanta, GAAUB 27–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120812000/auburns-weight-too-much-for-tech-team/ Auburn's weight too much for Tech team The Macon Daily Telegraph November 3, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 2VMIKentucky StateStoll Field • Lexington, KYL 2–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-cadets-defeat-ke/147612117/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Cadets defeat Kentucky team November 3, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 2Columbia College (FL)MercerValdosta, GAW 71–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120883229/columbis-is-swamped-by-mercer-71-to-0/ Columbia is swamped by Mercer 71 to 0 The Macon Daily Telegraph November 3, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 2Mississippi A&MLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LAMSA&M 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-disputed-touchdown/140747400/ The Commercial Appeal Disputed touchdown wins for Miss A. & M. November 3, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com November 2SewaneeGeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, GAT 13–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-georgia-eleven-stars/136964729/ The Macon Telegraph Georgia eleven stars in a come-back role November 3, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 2Central UniversityTennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNTENN 67–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82703604/central-overwhelmed-by-tennessee-eleven/ The Courier-Journal Central overwhelmed by Tennessee eleven November 3, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 2VirginiaVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNW 13–04,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-washington-post-vanderbilt-downs-vir/147611136/ The Washington Post Vanderbilt downs Virginia in grueling contest, 13 to 0 November 3, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 41912 College of Charleston Maroons College of CharlestonFloridaFleming Field • Gainesville, FLW 78–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-times-charlestonians-were-outc/147614936/ Charlestonians were outclassed The Tampa Daily Times November 5, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 5Howard (AL)Seventh District Agricultural SchoolMarshall County Fairgrounds • Albertville, ALL 0–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101915306/howard-loses-to-albertville-by-score-13/ The Birmingham News Howard loses to Albertville by score 13–0 November 6, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Seven Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 7ClemsonGeorgiaAugusta, GAUGA 27–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-georgia-wins-over-cl/147613041/ The Atlanta Journal Georgia wins over Clemson in easy game November 8, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 9Ole MissAlabamaThe Quad • Tuscaloosa, ALALA 10–9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71340905/crimson-and-white-wins-from-mississippi/ The Montgomery Advertiser Crimson and White wins from Mississippi team November 10, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 9LSUAuburnMonroe Park • Mobile, ALAUB 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120812233/auburn-beats-louisiana-tigers/ Auburn beats Louisiana Tigers The Times-Democrat November 10, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 9Kentucky School for the DeafCentral UniversityCheek Field • Danville, KYW 13–7 November 9College of CharlestonThe CitadelCollege Park Stadium • Charleston, SCW 40–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108957047/the-state/ Charleston College beaten by Citadel The State November 17, 1908 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 91912 Hanover Panthers HanoverKentucky StateStoll Field • Lexington, KYW 64–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lexington-herald-hanover-college-is/147612261/ The Lexington Herald Hanover College is 'dead easy' for State November 10, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 9TennesseeMercerCentral City Park • Macon, GAMER 27–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82703860/mercer-springs-great-surprise/ The Atlanta Constitution Mercer springs great surprise November 10, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 9Louisiana IndustrialMississippi CollegeProvine Field • Clinton, MSW 14–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81341158/clarion-ledger/ The Clarion-Ledger Mississippi College beats L. I. I. in fast contest November 17, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 9SewaneeGeorgia TechThe Flats • Atlanta, GASEW 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-a-lone-touchdown-w/136964787/ The Commercial Appeal A lone touchdown wins for Sewanee November 10, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 9Mississippi A&MTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LATUL 27–24 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98879939/tulane-defeats-miss-a-m-in-last-qua/ The Commercial Appeal Tulane defeats Miss. A. & M. in last quarter November 10, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 9VanderbiltHarvardHarvard Stadium • Boston, MA L 3–9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-brooklyn-daily-eagle-vanderbilt-team/147611228/ The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Vanderbilt team worries weak Harvard eleven November 10, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Eight Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 11OklahomaTexas A&MWest End Park • Houston, TXW 28–6 A & M Champions In Southwest https://www.newspapers.com/clip/49954137/fort-worth-star-telegram/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth, Texas November 12, 1912 11 April 30, 2020 Newspapers.com Heavy Texans Defeat Sooners https://www.newspapers.com/clip/49953636/the-umpire/ The Umpire Norman, Oklahoma November 12, 1912 1 April 30, 2020 Newspapers.com November 13Ole MissTexasWest End Park • Houston, TXL 14–53 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123673464/university-of-texas-smothers-mississippi/ Jackson Daily News University of Texas smothers Mississippi November 14, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 15StetsonFloridaFleming Field • Gainesville, FLW 23–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-florida-defeat/147615068/ Florida defeats Stetson The Montgomery Advertiser November 16, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 16ClemsonMercerCentral City Park • Macon, GACLEM 21–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120883422/baptists-lucky-clemson-strong/ The State Baptists lucky; Clemson strong November 17, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 16GeorgiaGeorgia TechThe Flats • Atlanta, GAUGA 20–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-georgia-defeats-y/147613181/ The Birmingham Age-Herald Georgia defeats Yellow Jackets in fierce contest November 17, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 16Kentucky StateTennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNUK 13–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82704000/tennessee-is-beaten-by-state/ The Courier-Journal Tennessee is beaten by State November 17, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 16LSUArkansasWest End Park • Little Rock, ARW 7–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-arkansas-gazette-arkansas-fightin/140747622/ Arkansas Gazette Arkansas, fighting to the end, loses 7 to 6 November 17, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 16Ole MissTennessee DocsRed Elm Park • Memphis, TNW 47–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-democrat-ole-miss-defeats-tenn/143403631/ The Times-Democrat Ole Miss defeats Tennessee Medics November 17, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 16SewaneeAlabamaRickwood Field • Birmingham, ALT 6–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71341164/alabama-holds-sewanee-to-a-tie/ The Birmingham News Alabama holds Sewanee to a tie November 17, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 16Mississippi A&MTexas A&MKyle Field • College Station, TXTXA&M 41–7 Farmer goal-line crossed, Mississippi scored one touchdown while A and M was running up 41 points The Houston Post November 17, 1912 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110268813/farmer-goal-line-crossed-mississippi-sc/ May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 16Central UniversityVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 23–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-vanderbilts-beat-kent/147611289/ The Detroit Free Press Vanderbilts beat Kentuckys November 17, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Nine Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 19TulaneTexas A&MKyle Field • College Station, TXTXA&M 41–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98880191/farmers-defeated-the-tulane-eleven/ The Eagle Farmers defeated the Tulane eleven November 20, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 21Central University1912 Georgetown Tigers Georgetown (KY)Hinton Field • Georgetown, KYL 12–34 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lexington-herald-leader-central-loses-to/147618541/ The Lexington Leader Central loses to Georgetown November 22, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 22BirminghamHoward (AL)Rickwood Field • Birmingham, ALL 6–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101915493/birmingham-college-defeats-old-howard/ The Birmingham News Birmingham College defeats old Howard November 23, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 22Kansas StateTexas A&MKyle Field • College Station, TXL 10–13 Beat the Texans, Aggies and Prather won yesterday's game The Daily Nationalist November 23, 1912 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110269107/beat-the-texans-aggies-and-prather-won/ May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 23VanderbiltAuburnRickwood Field • Birmingham, ALT 7–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-vanderbilt-is-held/147611364/ The Commercial Appeal Vanderbilt is held to draw by Auburn November 24, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Ten Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 28TennesseeAlabamaRickwood Field • Birmingham, ALALA 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71341368/tennessee-jinx-was-on-the-job/ The Journal and Tribune Tennessee jinx was on the job November 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 28AuburnGeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, GAUGA 12–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120812580/mwhorter-beats-auburn-team-on-slippery/ M'Whorter beats Auburn team on slippery field The Montgomery Advertiser November 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 28Central University1912 Transylvania Crimsons TransylvaniaThomas Field • Lexington, KYW 13–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-central-beats-crimso/147618746/ The Courier-Journal Central beats Crimson team November 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 28ClemsonGeorgia TechThe Flats • Atlanta, GAGT 23–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-georgia-tech-p/147613612/ The Montgomery Advertiser Georgia Tech piles up score against Clemson November 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 28Cincinnati YMIKentucky StateStoll Field • Lexington, KYW 56–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-easy-picking-y/147612472/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Easy picking; Y.M.I. eleven proves no match for Kentucky State November 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 28LSUTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LALSU 21–3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98880517/lsu-wins-championship-of-louisiana-fr/ The Montgomery Advertiser L.S.U. wins championship of Louisiana from Tulane November 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 28MercerFloridaJacksonville, FLT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-mercer-tied-by-flori/147615160/ Mercer tied by Florida The Atlanta Journal November 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 28The CitadelSouth CarolinaDavis Field • Columbia, SCL 2–26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93277077/citadel-got-drubbing-by-26-to-2-score/ The Daily Record Citadel got drubbing by 26 to 2 score November 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 28SewaneeVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 16–010,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-vanderbilt-bea/147611437/ The Montgomery Advertiser Vanderbilt beat Sewanee decisively by 16 to 0 November 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 28BaylorTexas A&MGaston Park • Dallas, TXW 53–0 A. and M. romped all over Baylor The Eagle November 29, 1912 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110269271/a-and-m-romped-all-over-baylor/ May 18, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 29Howard (AL)Mississippi CollegeKamper Park • Hattiesburg, MSMSCOLL 20–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101915797/mississippi-college-wins-from-howard-by/ Hattiesburg Daily News Mississippi College wins from Howard by 20–0 score November 29, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Twelve Week Thirteen Week Fourteen Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceDecember 21FloridaTampa Athletic ClubTampa, FLW 44–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-rondofootball1tampatri/19328370/ Alligators romp on local footballers in uninteresting game The Tampa Morning Tribune December 22, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com Bowl games Date Bowl Game Site SIAA Team Opponent Score ReferenceDecember 25, 1912Bacardi BowlAlmendares Park • Havana, CubaFloridaVedado Athletic ClubFLA 28–0https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-times-florida-beat-cuban-foot/25103121/ Florida beat Cuban football team at Havana on Christmas The Tampa Daily Times December 28, 1912 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com Awards and honors All-Americans 1912 College Football All-America Team HB - Lew Hardage, Vanderbilt (WC-3) All-Southern team 1912 College Football All-Southern Team The composite All-Southern team formed by "consolidated pick" of ten sporting writers culled by the Atlanta Constitution editor Dick Jemison included:Atlanta Constitution https://www.newspapers.com/clip/1922989// March 4, 2015 Newspapers.com Consolidated All-Southern Chosen by Ten Scribes; Eleven Like Innis Brown's December 3, 1912 10 PositionNameFirst-team selectorsTeamQBLee TolleyCSewaneeHBLew HardageCVanderbiltHBBob McWhorterCGeorgiaFBAmmie SikesCVanderbiltEEnoch BrownCVanderbiltTTom BrownCVanderbiltGRube BarkerCMississippiCHugh MorganCVanderbiltGDavid PeacockCGeorgiaTB. J. LambCAuburnEJenks GillemCSewanee Notes lower-alpha References