1997 Davidson Wildcats football team

American college football season February 2026 February 2026 1997 Davidson Wildcats football Independent 3–8 Tim Landis 5th Richardson Stadium The 1997 Davidson Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented Davidson College as an independent during the 1997 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Tim Landis, the team compiled a 3–8 record. Schedule September 13 w 1997 Maryville Scots Maryville (TN) Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC 41–25 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-news-sentinel-maryville-fa/192393756/ Associated Press C5 The Knoxville News-Sentinel Maryville falls to Davidson September 14, 1997 February 28, 2026 Newspapers.com September 20 w 1997 Sewanee Tigers Sewanee Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC 42–14 3,188 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-davidson-42-sewanee-14/192393999/ Associated Press 9C The Tennessean Davidson 42, Sewanee 14 September 21, 1997 February 28, 2026 Newspapers.com September 27 l y 1997 Emory and Henry Wasps Emory and Henry Fullerton Field Emory, VA 35–49 https://www.newspapers.com/article/kingsport-times-news-emory-survives-shoo/192394178/ Bryan Moore 2D Kingsport Times-News Emory survives shootout, defeats Davidson, 49–35 September 28, 1997 February 28, 2026 Newspapers.com October 4 l y 1997 Guilford Quakers Guilford Armfield Athletic Center Greensboro, NC 22–25 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-lords-record-highlights/192394407/ Tom Stevens C3 News and Record Lord's record highlights Guilford's wild win October 5, 1997 February 28, 2026 Newspapers.com October 11 l y 1997 Washington and Lee Generals Washington and Lee Wilson Field Lexington, VA 22–32 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-washington-lee/192394608/ D7 Richmond Times-Dispatch Washington & Lee 32, Davidson 22 October 12, 1997 February 28, 2026 Newspapers.com October 18 l 1997 Methodist Monarchs Methodist Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC 16–19 3,178 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-davidson-foiled-b/192394838/ Reid Spencer 14H The Charlotte Observer Davidson foiled by No. 12 Monarchs October 19, 1997 February 28, 2026 Newspapers.com October 25 l y 1997 Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets Randolph–Macon Day Field Ashland, VA 15–22 850 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-rmc-holds-off-d/192395059/ Weldon Bradshaw D3 Richmond Times-Dispatch R–MC holds off Davidson's rally October 26, 1997 February 28, 2026 Newspapers.com November 1 w 1997 Hampden–Sydney Tigers Hampden–Sydney Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC 43–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-cats-end-5-game-l/192395305/ Reid Spencer 16C The Charlotte Observer Cats end 5-game losing streak; defense revels in shutout November 2, 1997 February 28, 2026 Newspapers.com November 8 l y 1997 Centre Colonels Centre Farris Stadium Danville, KY 14–19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-centre-19-davidson/192395461/ C8 The Courier-Journal Centre 19, Davidson 14 November 9, 1997 February 28, 2026 Newspapers.com November 15 l 1997 Bridgewater Eagles Bridgewater Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC 10–13 OT https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-bridgewater-downs/192395614/ C3 Winston-Salem Journal Bridgewater downs Davidson in OT November 16, 1997 February 28, 2026 Newspapers.com November 22 l y South Florida Houlihan's Stadium Tampa, FL 32–48 27,919 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sarasota-herald-tribune-usf-finishes-wit/192395869/ Brian Evers McGee 7C Sarasota Herald-Tribune USF finishes with flurry 48–3 November 23, 1997 February 28, 2026 Newspapers.com References Davidson Category:Davidson Wildcats football seasons Davidson Wildcats football