1954 Michigan State Normal Hurons football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1954 Michigan State Normal Hurons football Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference IIAC 8–1 5–1 Fred Trosko 3rd Robert Middlekauf Nicholas Manych Briggs Field IIAC co-champion The 1954 Michigan State Normal Hurons football team represented Michigan State Normal College (renamed Eastern Michigan College in 1956 and Eastern Michigan University in 1959) in the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) during the 1954 college football season. In their third season under head coach Fred Trosko, the Hurons compiled an 8–1 record (5–1 against IIAC opponents), tied with Central Michigan for the IIAC championship, and outscored their opponents, 210 to 67.2014 Digital Media Guide: Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University Football June 29, 2016 http://www.emueagles.com/custompages/football/2014/2014EMUFBGuide.pdf Nicholas Manych was the team captain.169, 176 The Hurons lost to Central Michigan by a 28 to 7 score in the final game of the season, resulting in the two teams sharing the conference championship.Hurons Lose; Tie For Crown; Chippewas Hand Michigan Normal First Loss of Season, 28-7 The DeKalb Daily Chronicle November 15, 1954 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5733064/hurons_lose_tie_for_crown_chippewas/ Quarterback Bob Middlekauff led the team with 934 yards of total offense. Virgil Windom led the team with 530 rushing yards and in scoring with 11 touchdowns and 66 points.178, 184, 189, 191 Middlekauf was also named MVP of the IIAC.142 Schedule y y September 18 at Hope<ncg> Riverview Park Holland, MI W 19-0 2,500 Hope Drops Opening Tilt, 19-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97010713/the-holland-evening-sentinel/ March 5, 2022 The Holland Evening Sentinel September 20, 1954 7 Newspapers.com September 25 1954 Hillsdale Dales Hillsdale<ncg> Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI W 32-13 One Major Mich. Power Suffers Loss https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97010830/the-herald-press/ March 5, 2022 The Herald-Press Associated Press September 27, 1954 8 Newspapers.com October 1 Wayne<ncg> Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI W 7-0 4,000 Hurons Snag Wayne Pass to Win, 7-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97010980/detroit-free-press/ March 5, 2022 Detroit Free Press October 2, 1954 14 Newspapers.com October 9 Eastern Illinois Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI W 33-0 Mich. Normal Raps EI, 33-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96101333/herald-and-review/ February 21, 2022 Decatur Sunday Herald and Review October 10, 1954 20 Newspapers.com October 16 at Northern Illinois State Glidden Field DeKalb, IL W 34-0 Michigan Normal Blanks Northern Illinois, 34-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90273726/battle-creek-enquirer/ December 8, 2021 Battle Creek Enquirer Associated Press October 18, 1954 10 Newspapers.com October 23 at Southern Illinois McAndrew Stadium Carbondale, IL W 20-0 6,500 Jones Merle Michigan Hurons Beat Southern, 20-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96569853/southern-illinoisan/ February 27, 2022 The Southern Illinoisan October 25, 1954 7 Newspapers.com October 30 Western Illinois<hc> Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI W 33-19 5,100 Normal Wins 7th In Row https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95588282/lansing-state-journal/ February 19, 2022 Lansing State Journal Associated Press October 31, 1954 66 Newspapers.com November 6 at Illinois State Normal McCormick Field Normal, IL W 25-7 Barnhart Jim Michigan Normal Halts ISNU https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95255745/the-pantagraph/ February 17, 2022 The Pantagraph November 7, 1954 12 Newspapers.com November 13 at Central Michigan Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) L 7-28 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1954 Michigan State Normal) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/204/stats/13796 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 11, 2022 After the season The following Huron was selected in the 1955 NFL draft after the season.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1955/draft.htm 1955 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com January 7, 2024 Eastern Michigan Eagles 2 Round Pick Player Position NFL club 21243Nick ManychEndBaltimore Colts References Michigan State Normal Category:Eastern Michigan Eagles football seasons Category:Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football champion seasons Michigan State Normal Hurons football