1947 Vanderbilt Commodores football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1947 Vanderbilt Commodores football Southeastern Conference SEC 6–4 3–3 Red Sanders 5th Single-wing John North Tex Robertson Dudley Field The 1947 Vanderbilt Commodores football team was an American football team that represented Vanderbilt University in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1947 college football season. In its fifth season under head coach Red Sanders, the team compiled a 6–4 record (3–3 against SEC opponents), tied for fourth place in the SEC, and outscored all opponents by a total of 182 to 85.1947 Vanderbilt Commodores Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 19, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/vanderbilt/1947-schedule.html Newspapers.com Vanderbilt was ranked at No. 31 (out of 500 college football teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1947.Michigan National Champion in Final Litkenhous Ratings Times Dr. E. E. Litkenhous December 18, 1947 47 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123152970/michigan-national-champion-in-final/ Newspapers.com When the AP Poll began releasing its college football ranking on October 6, 1947, Vanderbilt ranked No. 10 for two weeks; they would not rank in the top ten again until the 2025 season, where Vanderbilt defeated No. 10 LSU on October 18, 2025.Russo Ralph D. AP Top 25: Indiana up to No. 2 as Vanderbilt reaches top 10 in poll for first time since 1947 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6730744/2025/10/19/ap-top-25-vanderbilt-indiana-college-football-rankings/ October 19, 2025 The New York Times October 19, 2025 Schedule 1947 AP September 27 w y Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 3–0 42,000 N.U. Loses, 3 To 0: Vanderbilt's Upset Victory Stuns 42,000 Chicago Tribune Arch Ward September 28, 1947 II-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28432545/nu_loses_3_to_0_vanderbilts_upset/ Newspapers.com October 4 w Alabama Dudley Field Nashville, TN 14–7 22,000 Vandy Upsets Alabama 14-7 The Nashville Tennessean Raymond Johnson October 5, 1947 1A, 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28598004/vandy_upsets_alabama_147/ Newspapers.com October 11 w 10 Ole Miss 18 Dudley Field Nashville, TN rivalry 10–6 22,000 Vandy Rolls On as Clinard Kicks To Sink Ole Miss 10-6: Berry Climaxes 68-Yard Drive With Touchdown The Tennessean Raymond Johnson October 12, 1947 1A, 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28556580/vandy_rolls_on_as_clinard_kicks_to_sink/ Newspapers.com October 18 l 10 Kentucky 20 Dudley Field Nashville, TN rivalry 0–14 22,500 U.K. Roars to Fourth Straight Win, Shocks Vandy With First Loss 14-0 The Courier-Journal Larry Boeck October 19, 1947 IV-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28202443/uk_roars_to_fourth_straight_win/ Newspapers.com October 25 l y y 19 LSU 18 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 13–19 42,000 Bengals Squeeze Past Commodores 19 To 13: Davidson Shines As VU Displays Great Offense The Nashville Tennessean Raymond Johnson October 26, 1947 1C, 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28602710/bengals_squeeze_past_commodores_19_to/ Newspapers.com November 1 w Auburn Dudley Field Nashville, TN 28–0 18,000 Vandy's First-Half Power Rips Auburn 28-0: Clinard Boots 4 Extra Points in Vandy Win The Nashville Tennessean Bob Shirley November 2, 1947 C1, C3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28602472/vandys_firsthalf_power_rips_auburn/ Newspapers.com November 8 w 1947 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tennessee Tech Dudley Field Nashville, TN 68–0 16,000 Vandy Turns on Power To Stomp TPI 68-0 The Nashville Tennessean Bill Shirley November 9, 1947 1C, 3C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28602629/vandy_turns_on_power_to_stomp_tpi_680/ Newspapers.com November 14 w y y Miami (FL) Burdine Stadium Miami, FL 33–7 29,717 Worst Defeat Since 1944: Vandy Power Buries U. Miami Miami Daily News Guy Butler November 15, 1947 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28602568/worst_defeat_since_1944_vandy_power/ Newspapers.com November 22 l y Maryland Dudley Field Nashville, TN 6–20 20,000 Rugged Terrapins Stun Vandy With 20-6 Upset The Nashville Tennessean Raymond Johnson November 23, 1947 1C, 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28602508/rugged_terrapins_stun_vandy_with_206/ Newspapers.com November 29 l Tennessee Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN rivalry 7–12 40,000 Vandy Bows 12-7 To U-T's Power The Nashville Tennessean Raymond Johnson November 30, 1947 1, 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28597703/vandy_bows_127_to_uts_power/ Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/vanderbilt/1947-schedule.html 1947 Vanderbilt Commodores Schedule and Results Rankings 1947 college football rankings AP 1 10 10 10 19 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR References Vanderbilt Category:Vanderbilt Commodores football seasons Vanderbilt Commodores football