1937 Southeastern Conference football season

January 2025 1937 Southeastern Conference football season #193980 white Football 1937 09 24 1938 01 01 13 Alabama Champion SEC 1936 1938 The 1937 Southeastern Conference football season was the fifth season of college football played by the member schools of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and was a part of the 1937 college football season. Alabama compiled a 9–1 overall record, with a conference record of 6–0, and were SEC champion. Results and team statistics Conf. rank Team Head coach Overall record Conf. record APfinal PPG PAG 1 1 Alabama Frank Thomas Frank Thomas (American football) 9 1 0 y 6 0 0 y 4 No. 4 22.5 3.3 2 2 LSU Bernie Moore 9 2 0 y 5 1 0 y 8 No. 8 21.3 3.0 3 3 Auburn Jack Meagher 6 2 3 y 4 1 2 y 99 3.3 4 4 Vanderbilt Ray Morrison 7 2 0 y 4 2 0 y 99 13.4 4.7 5 5 Mississippi State Ralph Sasse 5 4 1 y 3 2 0 y 99 11.9 11.7 6 6 Georgia Tech William Alexander William Alexander (American football) 6 3 1 y 3 2 1 y 99 17.7 5.4 7 7 Tennessee Robert Neyland 6 3 1 y 4 3 0 y 99 18.9 4.7 8 8 Florida Josh Cody 4 7 0 y 3 4 0 y 99 7.8 8.1 9 9 Tulane Red Dawson 5 4 1 y 2 3 1 y 99 16.4 6.9 10 10 Georgia Harry Mehre 6 3 2 y 1 2 2 y 99 13.7 5.8 11 11 Ole Miss Ed Walker Ed Walker (American football) 4 5 1 y 0 4 0 y 99 12.7 10.6 12 12 Kentucky Chet A. Wynne 4 6 0 y 0 5 0 y 99 9.3 13.0 13 13 Sewanee Harry E. Clark 2 7 0 y 0 6 0 y 99 8.7 23.7 Key AP final = Rankings from AP sports writers. See 1937 college football rankings PPG = Average of points scored per game PAG = Average of points allowed per game1937 Southeastern Conference Year Summary Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 31, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/sec/1937.html Schedule Index to colors and formattingSEC member wonSEC member lostSEC member tieSEC teams in bold Week One no no w September 24 no Birmingham–Southern Auburn Cramton Bowl Montgomery, AL no 19–0 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72253169/15000-see-auburn-run-over-southern-in/ The Montgomery Advertiser 15,000 see Auburn run over Southern in grid opener, 19–0 September 25, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 24 no 1937 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA no 59–0 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-georgia-techs-ramb/132652462/ The Greenville News Georgia Tech's 'Ramblin' Wreck' crashes through plucky Blue Sox, 59 to 0, in nocturnal skirmish September 25, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 25 no Howard (AL) Alabama Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL no 41–0 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71800365/alabama-crushes-howard-410/ The Birmingham News Alabama crushes Howard, 41–0 September 26, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 25 no 1937 Delta State Statesmen Delta State Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS no 39–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-state-beats-delta-390-at/132651087/ The Clarion-Ledger State beats Delta 39–0 at Starkville September 26, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 25 no Wake Forest Tennessee Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN no 32–0 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83045308/tennessee-bowls-over-deacs-320/ The Charlotte Observer Tennessee bowls over Deacs, 32–0 September 26, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 25 no Clemson Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no 7–0 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99487475/clemson-loses-to-green-wave-7-to-0-afte/ The State Clemson loses to Green Wave 7 to 0 after magnificent fight September 26, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 25 no Oglethorpe Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA no 60–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95532513/georgia-team-beats-oglethorpe-60-to-0/ The Montgomery Advertiser Georgia team beats Oglethorpe, 60 to 0 September 26, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 25 no Louisiana Tech Ole Miss Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS no 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81394813/ole-miss-wins-130/ The Clarion-Ledger Ole Miss wins 13–0 September 26, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 25 no 1937 Hiwassee Tigers Hiwassee Sewanee Hardee Field Sewanee, TN no 40–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83575641/sewanee-ends-ten-game-losing-streak-with/ The Chattanooga Times Sewanee ends ten-game losing streak with 40–0 victory over Hiwassee September 26, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com September 25 no Florida LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry no LSU 19–0 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-huntsville-times-lsu-trims-gator/132645854/ The Huntsville Times L.S.U. trims 'Gators, 19–0 September 26, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com September 25 no Kentucky Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN rivalry no VAN 12–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-vanderbilts-att/132650303/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Vanderbilt's attack proves too powerful for Kentucky September 26, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com no Week Two no no t October 1 no Ole Miss Temple Beury Stadium Philadelphia, PA no 0–0 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tribune-temple-held-to-zero-tie-by-o/132654959/ The Scranton Tribune Temple held to zero tie by Ole Miss October 2, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 2 no Texas LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA no 9–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123655379/lsu-backs-fly-through-mud-to-triumph/ The Shreveport Times L.S.U. backs fly through mud to triumph over Texas, 9 to 0 October 3, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 2 no Chicago Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN no 18–0 5,000 Maroons lose to Vanderbilt in rain, 18–0: 5,000 see Commodores outclass Chicago Chicago Tribune October 3, 1937 II-4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115237501/maroons-lose-to-vanderbilt/ July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 2 no Howard (AL) Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS no 38–0 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84090684/state-shows-power-in-beating-howard/ The Clarion-Ledger State shows power in beating Howard October 3, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 2 no Mercer Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA no 28–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86149130/mercer-team-stops-tech-in-last-half/ The Atlanta Constitution Mercer team stops Tech in last half October 3, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 2 no VPI Tennessee Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN no 27–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83045522/tennessee-tramples-virginia-tech-27-to/ Richmond Times Dispatch Tennessee tramples Virginia Tech, 27 to 0 October 3, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 2 no Stetson Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL no 18–0 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-florida-reserves-do/132653430/ The Orlando Sentinel-Sun Florida reserves down stubborn Stetson outfit, 18–0 October 3, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 2 no South Carolina Georgia Columbia Municipal Stadium Columbia, SC rivalry no 13–7 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-georgia-defeats-so/132654619/ The News and Observer Georgia defeats South Carolina October 3, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 2 no Kentucky Xavier Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, OH no 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-paducah-sun-democrat-last-period-pas/124718163/ The Paducah Sun-Democrat Last period pass enables Wildcats to defeat Xavier October 3, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 2 no Sewanee Alabama Legion Field Birmingham, AL no ALA 65–0 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71800696/ Chattanooga Daily Times Alabama's powerful Crimson Tide engulfs Sewanee by score of 65 to 0 October 3, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 4 no Auburn Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA rivalry no 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99487779/tigers-hold-tulane-00-on-muddy-field/ The Clarion-Ledger Tigers hold Tulane 0–0 on muddy field October 5, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com no Week Three no no w October 8 no 1937 Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs Tennessee Wesleyan Sewanee Hardee Field Sewanee, TN no 25–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83576158/sewanee-tops-bulldogs-250/ The Chattanooga Times Sewanee tops Bulldogs, 25–0 October 9, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 9 no South Carolina Alabama Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL no 20–0 9,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71801028/mighty-alabama-eleven-humbles-south/ The Greenville News Mighty Alabama eleven humbles South Carolina October 10, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 9 no LSU Rice Rice Field Houston, TX no 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/waco-tribune-herald-rice-owls-overpowere/132646043/ Waco Sunday Tribune-Herald Rice Owls overpowered 13–0 by mighty LSU Tiger eleven October 10, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 9 no Vanderbilt Southwestern (TN) Crump Stadium Memphis, TN no 17–6 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-jackson-sun-southwestern-falls-befor/132650450/ The Jackson Sun Southwestern falls before Vandy October 10, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 9 no Mississippi College Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no 84–0 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99488093/wave-sinks-miss-college-by-84-to-0/ The Montgomery Advertiser Wave sinks Miss. College by 84 to 0 October 10, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 9 no Clemson Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA rivalry no 14–0 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times-georgia-rises-fr/132654719/ The Chattanooga Times Georgia rises from rut twice to lower Clemson October 10, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 9 no Saint Louis Ole Miss Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS no 21–0 4,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch-mississippi-u-h/132655082/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch Mississippi U. holds Billikens first loss of season, 21 to 0 October 10, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com t October 9 no Auburn Villanova Shibe Park Philadelphia, PA no 0–0 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-wildcats-battl/132647272/ The Philadelphia Inquirer Wildcats battle Auburn gridders to scoreless tie October 10, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com t October 9 no Tennessee Duke Duke Stadium Durham, NC no 0–0 39,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83045746/duke-and-tennessee-play-00-tie/ Asheville Citizen-Times Duke and Tennessee play 0–0 tie October 10, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 9 no Florida Temple Beury Stadium Philadelphia, PA no 6–7 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bradenton-herald-temple-shades-gator/132653585/ The Bradenton Herald Temple shades Gators, 7 to 6 October 10, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 9 no Mississippi State Texas A&M Lion Stadium Tyler, TX no 0–14 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tyler-courier-times-aggies-down-maro/132651361/ The Tyler Courier-Times Aggies down Maroons, 14–0, in Rose Festival clash October 10, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 9 no Georgia Tech Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no GT 32–0 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-georgia-tech-beats-ken/132652583/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Georgia Tech beats Kentucky Wildcats October 10, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com no Week Four no no w October 16 no Vanderbilt SMU Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX no 6–0 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nashville-banner-vu-victor-60/132650753/ Nashville Banner V.U. victor, 6–0 October 17, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 16 no Tulane Colgate Roesch Memorial Stadium Buffalo, NY no 7–6 32,524 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99488237/tulane-tops-colgate-76/ The News and Observer Tulane tops Colgate, 7–6 October 17, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 16 no Washington & Lee Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no 41–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107974309/kentucky-wildcats-overwhelm-washington-a/ The Paducah Sun-Democrat Kentucky Wildcats overwhelm Washington and Lee 41 to 6 October 17, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 16 no Georgia Holy Cross Fenway Park Boston, MA no 6–7 Georgia underdog against Holy Cross: Bulldogs in shape except for Stevens The Atlanta Constitution October 16, 1937 McGill Ralph 10 l October 16 no Duke Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA no 19–20 26,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-duke-tops-georgia/132652689/ The News and Observer Duke tops Georgia Tech, 20–19 October 17, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 16 no Alabama Tennessee Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN rivalry no ALA 14–7 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71801261/tide-power-crushes-vols-14-to-7/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Tide power crushes Vols 14 to 7 October 17, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 16 no Ole Miss LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry no LSU 13–0 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-lsu-tigers-beat-ole/132646194/ Tampa Sunday Tribune L.S.U. Tigers beat Ole Miss by 13–0 October 17, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 16 no Mississippi State Auburn Legion Field Birmingham, AL no AUB 33–7 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-selma-times-journal-auburn-upsets-do/132647432/ The Selma Times-Journal Auburn upsets Dope with 33 to 7 win over State October 17, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 16 no Sewanee Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL no FLA 21–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83576353/florida-romps-to-21-to-0-victory-over-se/ The Orlando Sentinel-Star Florida romps to 21 to 0 victory over Sewanee October 17, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com no Week Five no no w October 23 no Alabama 2 George Washington Griffith Stadium Washington, DC no 19–0 24,666 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71801479/tide-wallops-colonials-190-in-sea/ The Birmingham News Tide wallops Colonials, 19–0, in sea of mud October 24, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 23 no Mercer Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA no 19–0 5,000 Georgia wins easily, 19–0 The Miami News October 24, 1936 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86149559/georgia-wins-easily-190/ July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 23 no 1937 Ouachita Baptist Tigers Ouachita Baptist Ole Miss Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS no 46–0 2,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-ole-miss-romps-460/132655234/ The Clarion-Ledger Ole Miss romps, 46–0 October 24, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 23 no Manhattan Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no 19–0 8,000 Bob Davis paces Kentucky to 19 to 0 victory over Manhattan The Courier-Journal Gerald Griffin October 24, 1937 47 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35586509/bob_davis_paces_kentucky_to_19_to_0/ July 29, 2024 Newspapers.comKentucky upsets Manhattan 19 To 0 The Owensboro Messenger William F. Arbogast October 24, 1937 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35586873/kentucky_upsets_manhattan_19_to_0/ July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 23 no Tulane North Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC no 0–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99488721/tar-heels-smash-big-tulane-greenies-13/ The Charlotte Observer Tar Heels smash big Tulane Greenies, 13 to 0 October 24, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 23 no LSU 6 Vanderbilt 20 Dudley Field Nashville, TN no VAN 7–6 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-vandy-registers-ea/132646349/ The Commercial Appeal Vandy registers early to gain upset victory over Louisiana State October 24, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 23 no Auburn 20 Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA no AUB 21–0 19,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-auburn-overpowers/132647556/ The Charlotte Observer Auburn overpowers Georgia Tech 21–0 October 24, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 23 no Florida Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS no MSS 14–13 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-florida-falls-short-in/132651560/ The Miami Herald Florida falls short in late rally and Mississippi State wins, 14–13 October 24, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 23 no Sewanee Tennessee Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN no TEN 32–0 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81040456/vol-reserves-halt-tigers-by-32-to-0/ The Knoxville Journal Coffman scores three times as Vols beat Sewanee October 24, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Six no no w October 30 no Loyola (LA) LSU 17 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA no 52–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67733006/lsu-romps-to-526-triumph-over/ Monroe Morning World L.S.U. romps to 52–6 triumph over Loyola October 31, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com t October 30 no Mississippi State Centenary State Fair Stadium Shreveport, LA no 0–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81986753/gents-prove-tough/ The Clarion-Ledger Gents prove tough October 31, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 30 no Auburn 12 Rice Rice Field Houston, TX no 7–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/waco-tribune-herald-rice-takes-unbeaten/132647712/ Waco Tribune-Herald Rice takes unbeaten Auburn eleven by 13-to-7 score October 31, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 30 no Florida Maryland Byrd Stadium College Park, MD no 7–13 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pensacola-news-journal-marylands-aerial/132653808/ Pensacola News Journal Maryland's aerial attack defeats Florida by 13 to 7 October 31, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 30 no 1937 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tennessee Tech Sewanee Hardee Field Sewanee, TN no 6–9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83576729/tpi-nips-sewanee-on-hutchersons-kick/ The Chattanooga Times T.P.I. nips Sewanee on Hutcherson's kick October 31, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 30 no Kentucky Alabama 3 Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL no ALA 41–0 13,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71801731/alabamas-powerhouse-smashes-out-41-to/ Lexington Herald-Leader Alabama's powerhouse smashes out 41 to 0 victory over luckless Kentucky Wildcat eleven October 31, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 30 no Vanderbilt 7 Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA no GT 14–0 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-vanderbilt-recei/132650912/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Vanderbilt receives first defeat at hands of Georgia Tech October 31, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 30 no Georgia Tennessee Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN rivalry no TEN 32–0 17,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83046177/georgia-crumbles-under-vol-power-32-to/ The Atlanta Constitution Georgia crumbles under Vol power, 32 to 0 October 31, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 30 no Ole Miss Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA rivalry no TUL 14–7 19,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99488997/tulane-registers-touchdown-in-final-quar/ The Commercial Appeal Tulane registers touchdown in final quarter to gain victory over Ole Miss, 14–7 October 31, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Seven no no w November 5 no Ole Miss George Washington Griffith Stadium Washington, DC no 27–6 11,800 Generals make mistakes, Ole Miss profits https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97217928/generals-make-mistakes-ole-miss-profits/ The Shreveport Times November 6, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 6 no Clemson Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA rivalry no 7–0 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press-georgia-techmen-score-in-fin/132652848/ Daily Press Georgia Techmen score in final round to win, 7–0 November 7, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 6 no South Carolina Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no 27–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-kentucky-licks-birds-27-to-7/132655671/ The State Kentucky licks Birds 27 to 7 November 7, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 6 no Alabama 2 Tulane 19 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no ALA 9–6 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71802587/sanfords-field-goal-enables-alabama-to/ The Montgomery Advertiser Sanford's field goal enables Alabama to beat Tulane November 7, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 6 no Mississippi State LSU 18 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry no LSU 41–0 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-lsu-tramples-maro/132646454/ The Birmingham News L.S.U. tramples Maroons, 41 to 0 November 7, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 6 no Tennessee 15 Auburn Legion Field Birmingham, AL rivalry no AUB 20–7 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83046441/tigers-overwhelm-vols-20-to-7/ The Birmingham News Tigers overwhelm Vols, 20 to 7 November 7, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 6 no Sewanee Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN rivalry no VAN 41–0 6,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83577014/vanderbilt-inflicts-fourth-worst-defeat/ The Nashville Tennessean Vanderbilt inflicts fourth worst defeat on Sewanee in history, 41–0 November 7, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 6 no Georgia Florida Fairfield Stadium Jacksonville, FL rivalry no FLA 6–0 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-gators-finally-defea/132653906/ The Birmingham News Gators finally defeat Georgia November 7, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Eight no no l November 13 no Clemson Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL no 9–10 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-clemson-noses-out-fl/132653998/ The Macon Telegraph and News Clemson noses out Florida, 10–9 November 14, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com l November 13 no Arkansas Ole Miss Crump Stadium Memphis, TN rivalry no 6–32 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-arkansas-air-raids/132655358/ The Commercial Appeal Arkansas air raids bury Ole Miss, 32–6 November 14, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com l November 13 no Kentucky Boston College Fenway Park Boston, MA no 0–13 3,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/hartford-courant-boston-college-beats-ke/132655757/ The Hartford Courant Boston College beats Kentucky in mud, 13 to 0 November 14, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 13 no Georgia Tech Alabama 3 Legion Field Birmingham, AL rivalry no ALA 7–0 26,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71802835/bama-scores-late-in-fourth-quarter-to/ The Atlanta Constitution Bama scores late in fourth quarter to nose out Tech, 7–0 November 14, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 13 no Auburn 14 LSU 15 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry no LSU 9–7 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lexington-herald-leader-louisiana-state/132646598/ Sunday Herald-Leader Louisiana State wins over Auburn, 9 to 7; Fumbles by Plainsmen prove disastrous November 14, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 13 no Tennessee Vanderbilt Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN rivalry no VAN 13–7 23,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83046731/vanderbilt-bests-tennessee-137/ Nashville Banner Vanderbilt bests Tennessee, 13–7 November 14, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 13 no Sewanee Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS no MSS 12–0 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83577230/state-turns-back-sewanee-12-to-0/ The Clarion-Ledger State turns back Sewanee 12 to 0 November 14, 1936 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 13 no Tulane Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA no UGA 7–6 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99489391/tulane-bows-to-georgia-bulldog/ The Birmingham News Tulane bows to Georgia Bulldog November 14, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Nine no no w November 20 no Louisiana Normal LSU 8 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA no 52–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-anniston-star-la-norman-beaten-easi/132646688/ The Anniston Star La. Normal beaten easily by L.S.U. November 21, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 20 no Auburn Georgia Memorial Stadium Columbus, GA rivalry no 0–0 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbus-ledger-georgia-auburn-dead/132647910/ The Sunday Ledger-Enquirer Georgia, Auburn deadlock, 0 to 0 November 21, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 20 no Georgia Tech Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL no GT 12–0 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-lucie-news-tribune-gators-lose-to-ge/132653004/ News-Tribune Gators lose to Georgia Tech, 12–0 November 21, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 20 no Sewanee Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no TUL 33–7 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83577436/tulane-swamps-sewanee-33-to-7/ The Shreveport Times Tulane swamps Sewanee, 33 to 7 November 21, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Ten no no November 25 no Alabama 4 Vanderbilt 12 Dudley Field Nashville, TN no ALA 9–7 22,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71803208/sanfords-great-field-goal-brings-tide/ Nashville Banner Sanford's great field goal brings Tide 9–7 victory November 29, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 25 no Mississippi State Ole Miss Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS rivalry no MSS 9–7 14,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-shreveport-journal-mississippi-state/132651734/ The Shreveport Journal Mississippi State upsets grid dope to defeat Ole Miss November 26, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 25 no Tennessee Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY rivalry no TEN 13–0 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83046958/tennessee-not-over-eating-makes-it-toug/ The Lexington Leader Tennessee, not over-eating makes it tough holiday for Kentucky fans November 26, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 27 no LSU 10 Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA rivalry no LSU 20–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99490084/lsu-passes-tulane-207/ St. Louis Globe-Democrat L.S.U. passes Tulane, 20–7 November 28, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 27 no Auburn Florida Fairfield Stadium Jacksonville, FL rivalry no AUB 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-lucie-news-tribune-florida-gators-lo/132648011/ News-Tribune Florida Gators lose to Auburn, 14–0 November 28, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 27 no Georgia Tech Georgia Grant Field Atlanta, GA rivalry no 6–6 28,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-georgia-tech-and-geo/132653107/ The Greenville News Georgia Tech and Georgia fight to 6–6 deadlock November 28, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Eleven no no l December 4 no Duquesne Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS no 0–9 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106807098/the-birmingham-news/ The Birmingham News Duquesne scores late to beat Maroons, 9 To 0 December 5, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com December 4 no Tennessee Ole Miss Crump Stadium Memphis, TN no TEN 32–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83047225/cafego-stars-as-vols-win-320/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Cafego stars as Vols win, 32–0 December 5, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com December 4 no Kentucky Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL no FLA 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-ed-mannings-5/132654266/ The Montgomery Advertiser Ed Manning's 59-yard jaunt supplies punch as Gators whip Wildcats December 5, 1937 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w December 10 no Georgia Miami (FL) Burdine Stadium Miami, FL no 26–0 20,000 Bell Jack Miami-Georgia Game Formally Opens Stadium https://www.newspapers.com/clip/59080799/the-miami-news/ The Miami News Miami, Florida December 10, 1937 1 September 11, 2020 Newspapers.com Bell Jack Thousands To See Dedication And Final Contest Of Season (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/59080799/the-miami-news/ The Miami News Miami, Florida December 10, 1937 16 September 11, 2020 Newspapers.com Troy Jack Bulldogs Trample Miami, 26 to 0, Before 20,000 Spectators https://www.newspapers.com/clip/59081395/the-atlanta-constitution/ The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta, Georgia December 11, 1937 8 September 11, 2020 Newspapers.com no Postseason no no l January 1, 1938 no Alabama 4 California 3 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA Rose Bowl no 0–13 89,650 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71803538/bears-beat-alabama-in-bowl-130/ The Los Angeles Times Bears beat Alabama in Bowl, 13–0 January 2, 1938 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com l January 1, 1938 no LSU 8 Santa Clara 9 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA Sugar Bowl no 0–6 40,000 Valiant Bronco Defense Halts L.S.U. on One-Yard Line: Gumbo Forces Both Teams to Pass; 40,000 Watch The San Francisco Examiner Warren Brown January 2, 1938 SF 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99891287/valiant-bronco-defense-halts-lsu-on/ July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com w January 1, 1938 no Michigan State Auburn Burdine Stadium Miami, FL Orange Bowl no 6–0 18,970 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-auburn-conquers-michi/132648121/ The Detroit Free Press Auburn conquers Michigan State, 6 to 0 January 2, 1938 July 29, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll All-conference players the complete All-SEC selections 1937 All-SEC football team The following players were recognized as consensus first-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) and United Press (UP) on the 1937 All-SEC football team: Bill Jordan, End, Georgia Tech (AP-1, UP-1) Frank Kinard, Tackle, Ole Miss (AP-1, UP-1) Leroy Monsky, Guard, Alabama (AP-1, UP-1) Ralph Sivell, Guuard, Auburn (AP-1, UP-1) Carl Hinkle, Tackle, Vanderbilt (AP-1, UP-1) Fletcher Sims, Quarterback, Georgia Tech (AP-1, UP-1) Joe Kilgrow, Halfback, Alabama (AP-1, UP-1) Walter Mayberry, Halfback, Florida (AP-1, UP-1) All-Americans the complete All-America selections 1937 College Football All-America Team One SEC player was a consensus first-team pick on the 1937 College Football All-America Team:2014 NCAA Football Records: Consensus All-America Selections National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 2014 August 16, 2014 5 http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2014/Awards.pdf December 22, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141222163944/http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2014/Awards.pdf dead Leroy Monsky, Guard, Alabama (AAB, AP, COL, LIB, SN) Other SEC players receiving All-American honors from at least one selector were: Bill Jordan, End, Georgia Tech (AP-2; INS-2; NEA-3) Bruiser Kinard, Tackle, Ole Miss (AP-3; UP-1; INS-1; NEA-1; CE-1; SN) Jim Ryba, Tackle, Alabama (INS-3; CP-1) Eddie Gatto, Tackle, LSU (AP-3) Jim Tipton, Tackle, Alabama (UP-3) Jim Sivell, Guard, Auburn (AP-3; CP-2) Norman Buckner, Guard, Tulane (UP-3) Joe Kilgrow, Fullback, Alabama (UP-2 [hb]; INS-1; CP-2 [hb]; SN; NW; NEA-2 [hb]) George "Pinky" Rohm, Fullback, LSU (INS-3) Head coaches Records through the completion of the 1937 season Team Head coach Years at school Overall record Record at school SEC record Alabama Frank Thomas Frank Thomas (American football) 7 83 16 4 y 57 7 3 y 27 2 2 y Auburn Jack Meagher 4 49 40 5 y 23 14 5 y 14 10 3 y Florida Josh Cody 2 47 43 1 y 8 13 0 y 4 9 0 y Georgia Harry Mehre 10 59 34 6 y 59 34 6 y 12 12 2 y Georgia Tech William Alexander William Alexander (American football) 18 92 68 12 y 92 68 12 y 11 20 2 y Kentucky Chet A. Wynne 4 81 60 9 y 20 19 0 y 5 14 0 y LSU Bernie Moore 3 39 17 4 y 27 5 1 y 16 1 0 y Mississippi State Ralph Sasse 3 45 15 4 y 20 10 2 y 8 7 0 y Ole Miss Ed Walker Ed Walker (American football) 8 38 38 8 y 38 38 8 y 7 13 3 y Sewanee Harry E. Clark 7 17 43 3 y 17 43 3 y 0 27 0 y Tennessee Robert Neyland 11 88 14 8 y 88 14 8 y 17 7 2 y Tulane Red Dawson 2 11 7 2 y 11 7 2 y 4 6 2 y Vanderbilt Ray Morrison 4 105 56 23 y 21 12 1 y 10 6 1 y 1938 NFL draft The following SEC players were selected in the 1938 NFL draft:1938 NFL Draft Sports Reference LLC SR/Pro Football July 31, 2024 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1938/draft.htm Round Overall pick Player name School Position NFL team 2 13 Joe Kilgrow Alabama Back Brooklyn Dodgers 3 18 Frank Kinard Ole Miss Tackle Brooklyn Dodgers 5 33 Ed Merlin 1 Vanderbilt Offensive Guard Brooklyn Dodgers 5 38 Marion Konemann 1 Georgia Tech Back New York Giants 5 39 Dave Price 1 Mississippi State Center Washington Redskins 7 53 Leroy Monsky Alabama Offensive Guard Brooklyn Dodgers 8 61 Walter Mayberry Florida Back Cleveland Rams 8 69 Bill Hartman Georgia Fullback Washington Redskins 8 70 Fletcher Sims 1 Georgia Tech Back Chicago Bears 10 83 Jim Sivell Auburn Offensive Guard Brooklyn Dodgers 11 92 Carl Hinkle Vanderbilt Center Philadelphia Eagles 11 97 Pete Tinsley Georgia Back Green Bay Packers References *