1928 Clemson Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1928 Clemson Tigers football Three_Clemson_Bulwarks_1928.jpg Photographs of 1928 Clemson Tigers football team players O. K. Pressley, Sol Solomon, and Bob Swofford Southern Conference SoCon 8–3 4–2 Josh Cody 2nd O. K. Pressley Riggs Field The 1928 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson College—now known as Clemson University—as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1928 college football season. Led by second-year head coach Josh Cody, the Tigers compiled an overall record of 8–3 with a mark of 4–2 in conference play, tying for seventh place in the SoCon. Captain O. K. Pressley starred in the rivalry game with South Carolina, recording four tackles for a loss in a row despite a hand injury.Classic Clashes of the Carolina-Clemson Football Rivalry: A State of Disunion https://books.google.com/books?id=lymewh6L9T4C&pg=PA32 32 9781609494223 Haney Travis Williams Larry 2011 He was the first Clemson Tiger to make any All-America team when he was selected third-team All-America at season's end. Schedule September 22 w y 1928 Newberry Indians Newberry Riggs Field Calhoun, SC 30–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-clemson-downs-newberry-indians/136475281/ The State Clemson downs Newberry Indians September 23, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com September 29 w y Davidson Riggs Field Calhoun, SC 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108926276/clemson-meets-stubborn-team-but-downs-da/ The State Clemson meets stubborn team but downs Davidson by one touchdown September 30, 1928 September 4, 2022 Newspapers.com October 6 w y Auburn Drake Field Auburn, AL rivalry 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-clemsons-veteran-el/136475345/ The Atlanta Journal Clemson's veteran eleven defeats Plainsmen by 6 to 0 October 7, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com October 12 w y NC State Pee Dee Fairgrounds Florence, SC rivalry 7–0 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-four-thousand-fans/136475455/ Florence Morning News Review Four thousand fans see Clemson Tiger scratch North Carolina State Wolves by one earned touchdown October 13, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com October 19 w y 1928 Erskine Seceders Erskine Riggs Field Calhoun, SC 52–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-clemson-smothers-ers/136475539/ The Greenville News Clemson smothers Erskine 52 to 0 October 20, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com October 25 w y South Carolina State Fairgrounds Columbia, SC rivalry 32–0 14,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93548126/tiger-on-rampage-in-fair-week-game/ The State Tiger on rampage in fair week game October 26, 1928 January 26, 2022 Newspapers.com November 3 l y Ole Miss Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS 7–26 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-clemson-beaten-by/136475599/ Birmingham Post-Herald Clemson beaten by Ole Miss in upset November 4, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com November 10 w y VMI Lynchburg, VA 12–0 Clemson Tiger throws 'Flying Squadron' into tail spin to win, 12–0 The Greenville News November 11, 1928 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90870680/clemson-tiger-throws-flying-squadron/ December 20, 2021 Newspapers.com November 17 l y Florida Fairfield Stadium Jacksonville, FL 6–27 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3029185/the_anniston_star/ The Anniston Star November 18, 1928 8 August 16, 2015 Newspapers.com Fast Florida Team Sweeps Over Clemson November 29 w y y Furman Manly Field Greenville, SC 27–12 12,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109760331/clemson-triumphs-over-furman-27-to-12-in/ The Greenville News Clemson triumphs over Furman 27 to 12 in colorful, thrilling tilt November 30, 1928 September 18, 2022 Newspapers.com December 8 l y away y The Citadel Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC 7–12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times-citadel-springs/136475661/ Asheville Citizen-Times Citadel springs big surprise to defeat Clemson December 9, 1928 December 8, 2023 Newspapers.com References Clemson Category:Clemson Tigers football seasons Clemson Tigers football