1939 Southeastern Conference football season

January 2025 1939 Southeastern Conference football season #193980 white Football 1939 09 20 1940 01 01 13 TennesseeGeorgia TechTulane Champion SEC 1938 1940 The 1939 Southeastern Conference football season was the seventh season of college football played by the member schools of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and was a part of the 1939 college football season. Tennessee compiled an 10–1 overall record, Georgia Tech compiled an 8–2 overall record, and Tulane compiled an 8–1–1 record, with Tennessee and Georgia Tech each having a conference record of 6–0 and Tulane having a conference record of 5–0. The three teams were SEC co-champions. Results and team statistics Conf. rank Team Head coach Overall record Conf. record APfinal PPG PAG 1 T–1 Tennessee Robert Neyland 10 1 0 y 6 0 0 y 2 No. 2 19.3 1.3 1 T–1 Tulane Red Dawson 8 1 1 y 5 0 0 y 5 No. 5 19.4 6.0 1 T–1 Georgia Tech William Alexander William Alexander (American football) 8 2 0 y 6 0 0 y 16 No. 16 15.0 5.6 4 4 Mississippi State Allyn McKeen 8 2 0 y 3 2 0 y 99 21.6 3.2 5 5 Ole Miss Harry Mehre 7 2 0 y 2 2 0 y 99 25.6 7.1 6 6 Kentucky Albert D. Kirwan 6 2 1 y 2 2 1 y 99 17.9 7.1 7 7 Auburn Jack Meagher 5 5 1 y 3 3 1 y 99 6.5 6.3 8 8 Alabama Frank Thomas Frank Thomas (American football) 5 3 1 y 2 3 1 y 99 11.2 5.9 9 9 Georgia Wally Butts 5 6 0 y 1 3 0 y 99 10.3 8.9 10 10 LSU Bernie Moore 4 5 0 y 1 5 0 y 99 12.3 12.9 11 11 Vanderbilt Ray Morrison 2 7 1 y 1 6 0 y 99 9.6 16.5 12 12 Florida Josh Cody 5 5 1 y 0 3 1 y 99 7.1 6.0 13 13 Sewanee Harry E. Clark 3 5 0 y 0 3 0 y 99 5.4 18.8 Key AP final = Rankings from AP sports writers. See 1939 college football rankings PPG = Average of points scored per game PAG = Average of points allowed per game1939 Southeastern Conference Year Summary Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 4, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/sec/1939.html Schedule Index to colors and formattingSEC member wonSEC member lostSEC member tieSEC teams in bold Week Zero no no t September 20 no 1939 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tennessee Tech Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN no 13–13 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-tpi-deadlocks-vandy-1/132700226/ The Nashville Tennessean T.P.I. deadlocks Vandy, 13–13, in last minute rush September 21, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 23 no Howard (AL) Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS no 45–0 Miss. State shows power to crush Howard 45–0 The Clarion-Ledger September 24, 1939 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84082118/miss-state-shows-power-to-crush-howard/ August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 23 no Stetson Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL no 21–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-gators-last-stetson-in/132700852/ The Miami Herald Gators last Stetson in opening game, 21–0 September 24, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com no Week One no no w September 29 no Tennessee NC State Riddick Stadium Raleigh, NC no 13–0 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83062228/tennessee-gets-scores-early-in-130-vict/ The News and Observer Tennessee gets scores early in 13–0 victory over Wolfpack September 30, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 29 no Birmingham–Southern Auburn Cramton Bowl Montgomery, AL no 6–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72170586/auburn-beats-birmingham-in-grid-opener/ The Montgomery Advertiser Auburn beats Birmingham in grid opener here September 30, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 30 no Clemson Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no 7–6 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99494278/tulane-wins-by-one-point-off-clemson/ The Huntsville Times Tulane wins by one point off Clemson October 1, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 30 no Arkansas Mississippi State Crump Stadium Memphis, TN no 19–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-maroons-whip-surpr/132693872/ The Commercial Appeal Maroons whip surprised Arkansas Porkers 19–0 October 1, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 30 no VMI Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no 21–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/47974147/kentucky-defeats-vmi-by-score-21-0/ The Messenger Kentucky defeats V.M.I. by score 21–0 Bill Studevant October 1, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 30 no Howard (AL) Alabama Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL no 21–0 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71807636/tide-works-to-beat-howard-210/ The Birmingham News Tide works to beat Howard, 21–0 October 1, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 30 no The Citadel Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA no 26–0 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-georgia-overwhelms/132697296/ Florence Morning News Georgia overwhelms The Citadel gridders, 26–0 October 1, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 30 no Vanderbilt Rice Rice Field Houston, TX no 13–12 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-vanderbilt-scor/132700332/ The Akron Beacon Journal Vanderbilt scores in final seconds to beat Rice October 1, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com l September 30 no Florida Texas War Memorial Stadium Austin, TX no 0–12 17,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123714024/florida-gators-lose-to-texas-longhorns-1/ The Pensacola News-Journal Florida Gators lose to Texas Longhorns 12–0 October 1, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com l September 30 no Sewanee Washington and Lee Wilson Field Lexington, VA no 0–9 1,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83582097/pinck-brothers-star-as-w-l-wins-90/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Pinck brothers star as W. & L. wins, 9–0 October 1, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com September 30 no Ole Miss LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry no OM 14–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-mississippi-repeat/132695251/ The Commercial Appeal Mississippi repeats victory over L.S.U. in inaugural, 14 to 7 October 1, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com no Week Two no no l October 6 no Georgia Furman Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC no 0–20 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109389524/furman-pulls-big-upset-in-beating-georgi/ The Atlanta Constitution Furman pulls big upset in beating Georgia eleven, 20 to 0 October 7, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 7 no Ole Miss Southwestern (TN) Crump Stadium Memphis, TN no 41–0 12,000 Mississippi in front: Crushes Southwestern by 41–0 on Memphis gridiron New York Times October 8, 1939 89 w October 7 no Alabama Fordham Polo Grounds New York, NY no 7–6 41,454 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71807848/alabama-nips-fordham-7-to-6/ The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Alabama nips Fordham, 7 to 6 October 8, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 7 no LSU Holy Cross Fitton Field Worcester, MA no 26–7 24,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122107003/lsu-overwhelms-holy-cross-26-7/ LSU overwhelms Holy Cross, 26–7 New York Daily News October 8, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 7 no Georgia Tech Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN no 14–17 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-notre-dame-beats-georgia/132692294/ Chicago Tribune Notre Dame beats Georgia Tech, 17–14, on Stevenson's field goal October 8, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 no Sewanee Tennessee Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN no TEN 40–0 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83062573/mighty-vols-massacre-sewanee-tigers-40/ The Knoxville Journal Mighty Vols massacre Sewanee Tigers, 40–0 October 8, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 no Auburn Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA rivalry no TUL 12–0 28,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99494682/tulane-overpowers-auburn-120/ The Atlanta Constitution Tulane overpowers Auburn, 12–0 October 8, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 no Mississippi State Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL no MSS 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-news-sentinel-miss-state/132693972/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Miss. State wins, 14-to-0 October 8, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 no Kentucky Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN rivalry no KEN 21–13 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/47974244/kentucky-conquers-vanderbilt-by-21-13/ The Messenger Kentucky conquers Vanderbilt by 21–13 Kenneth Gregory October 8, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com no Week Three no no w October 12 no Florida Boston College Fenway Park Boston, MA no 7–0 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-florida-eleven-to/132700967/ Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Florida eleven topples Boston College, 7–0 October 13, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 14 no Howard (AL) Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA no 35–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84082756/tech-routs-howard-350/ The Atlanta Constitution Tech routs Howard, 35–0 October 15, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 14 no Fordham Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no 7–0 43,000 Early Tulane coup trips Fordham, 7–0 William D. Richardson New York Times October 15, 1939 85 w October 14 no Ole Miss Centenary Centenary College Stadium Shreveport, LA no 34–0 7,500 Rebels swamp Centenary, 34–0 The Atlanta Constitution October 15, 1939 5B w October 14 no Oglethorpe Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no 59–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/47974311/kentucky-swamps-oglethorpe-59-to-0/ The Messenger Kentucky swamps Oglethorpe 59 To 0 S. V. Stiles October 15, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 14 no Mercer Alabama Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL no 20–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71808058/crimson-tide-machine-rolls-over-mercer/ The Montgomery Advertiser Crimson Tide machine rolls over Mercer, 20–0 October 15, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 14 no Rice LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA no 7–0 28,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/austin-american-statesman-lsus-air-g/132697746/ Austin American-Statesman L.S.U.'s air game beats fumbling Rice Owls by 7–0 October 15, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 14 no Holy Cross Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA no 0–13 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122107262/georgia-bows-13-0-holy-cross-breaks/ Georgia Bows, 13–0: Holy Cross breaks Bulldogs' Yank jinx The Atlanta Constitution Jack Troy October 15, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 14 no VMI Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN no 13–20 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90957422/pritchard-stars-as-vmi-beats-vandy/ The Commercial Appeal Pritchard stars as V.M.I. beats Vandy October 15, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 no Mississippi State Auburn Legion Field Birmingham, AL no AUB 7–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times-auburn-blasts-ti/132694110/ The Chattanooga Times Auburn blasts title hopes of Mississippi State with 7-to-0 victory October 15, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 15 no Tennessee Chattanooga Chamberlain Field Chattanooga, TN no 28–0 6,987 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83062818/chattanooga-holds-mighty-tennessee-to-28/ The Chattanooga Times Chattanooga holds mighty Tennessee to 28–0 before crowd of 6,987 October 15, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com no Week Four no no w October 20 no 1939 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tennessee Tech Sewanee Hardee Field Sewanee, TN no 9–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83582396/sewanee-is-winner-over-tpi-9-to-7/ The Knoxville Journal Sewanee is winner over TPI, 9 to 7 October 21, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 21 no Southwestern (TN) Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS no 37–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-state-runs-rampant/132694325/ The Commercial Appeal State runs rampant to repel Lynx, 37–0, on homecoming day October 22, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 21 no Saint Louis Ole Miss 17 Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS no 42–0 Ole Miss and State romp hard on homecoming foes Daily Clarion-Ledger Billy Gates October 22, 1939 1, 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122205550/ole-miss-and-state-romp-hard-on/ August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 21 no Loyola (LA) LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA no 20–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67716920/kavanaugh-stars-as-bengals-beat-loyola/ The Shreveport Times Kavanaugh stars as Bengals beat Loyola Wolves October 22, 1939 August 4, 2024 21 Newspapers.com w October 21 no Tampa Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL no 7–0 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/orlando-evening-star-florida-marches-thr/132701106/ The Sunday Sentinel Star Florida marches thru Tampa for 7–0 win October 22, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com t October 21 no North Carolina 14 Tulane 4 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no 14–14 34,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99495173/tarheels-tie-green-wave-score-1414/ The State Tarheels tie Green Wave score 14–14 October 22, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 21 no Auburn Manhattan Polo Grounds New York, NY no 0–7 7,500–8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-brooklyn-daily-eagle-auburn-spilled/132696179/ The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Auburn spilled by Manhattan October 22, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/35625898/jaspers_nip_auburn_70_on_fays_score/ Jaspers nip Auburn, 7–0, on Fay's score New York Daily News October 22, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 no Alabama 8 Tennessee 5 Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN rivalry no TEN 21–0 40,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71808476/mighty-vols-batter-alabama-tide-210/ Johnson City Press Mighty Vols batter Alabama Tide, 21–0 October 22, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 no Vanderbilt Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA rivalry no VAN 14–6 19,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-georgia-tech-downs-vandy-score/132692455/ The State Georgia Tech downs Vandy score 14–6 October 22, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 no Georgia Kentucky Du Pont Manual Stadium Louisville, KY no KEN 13–6 14,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lexington-herald-leader-kentuckys-passe/132695626/ Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky's passes defeat Georgia in last quarter, 13 to 6 October 22, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Five no no w October 27 no Sewanee Southwestern (TN) Crump Stadium Memphis, TN rivalry no 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83582592/sewanee-beats-southwestern/ The Chattanooga Times Sewanee beats Southwestern October 28, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 28 no Mercer Tennessee 1 Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN no 17–0 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83063167/mercer-holds-tennessee-170/ The Atlanta Constitution Mercer holds Tennessee, 17–0 October 29, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 28 no Kentucky Xavier Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, OH no 21–0 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122038387/kentucky-wildcats-roll-to-21-0-victory/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Kentucky Wildcats roll to 21–0 victory over Xavier Bob Bohne October 29, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 28 no Florida Maryland Byrd Stadium College Park, MD no 14–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122247164/florida-spoils-maryland-home-coming-by/ The Baltimore Sun Florida spoils Maryland home-coming by beating Old Liners, 14 To 0: 'Gators score on brace of long marches October 29, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 28 no Georgia NYU Yankee Stadium Bronx, NY no 13–14 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80069108/heroic-bulldogs-bow-to-nyu-14-to-13/ The Atlanta Constitution Heroic Bulldogs bow to N.Y.U., 14 to 13 October 29, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 no Auburn Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA rivalry no GT 7–6 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-notre-dame-and-geo/132692586/ The News and Observer Notre Dame and Georgia Tech elevens register 7–6 victories October 29, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 no Ole Miss 14 Tulane 2 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA rivalry no TUL 18–6 37,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99495450/kelloggs-great-runs-send-tulane-boundin/ The Commercial Appeal Kellogg's great runs send Tulane bounding over Ole Miss, 18 to 6 October 29, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 no Mississippi State Alabama 20 Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry no ALA 7–0 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71809553/tide-conquers-70/ The Clarion-Ledger Tide conquers 7–0 October 29, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 no LSU Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN no LSU 12–6 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-journal-lsu-passes-to-126/132697854/ The Knoxville Journal LSU passes to 12–6 victory over Vandy October 29, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Six no no w November 3 no Mercer Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA no 16–9 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84086362/billy-mims-pass-beats-mercer-with-25-se/ Billy Mims' pass beats Mercer with 25 seconds to play, 16–9 The Atlanta Constitution November 4, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 4 no Birmingham–Southern Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS no 28–0 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72172106/state-romps-280/ Clarion-Ledger State romps 28–0 November 5, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com l November 4 no Duke 12 Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA no 6–7 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-duke-defeats-g/132692698/ The Montgomery Advertiser Duke defeats Georgia Tech by goal, 7–6 November 5, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com l November 4 no Auburn Boston College Fenway Park Boston, MA no 7–13 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-huntsville-times-auburn-bows-in-last/132696353/ The Huntsville Times Auburn bows in last five minutes of play November 5, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com l November 4 no Florida South Carolina Columbia Municipal Stadium Columbia, SC no 0–6 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bradenton-herald-gamecocks-upset-flo/132701236/ The Bradenton Herald Gamecocks upset Florida November 5, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com l November 4 no Sewanee Chattanooga Chamberlain Field Chattanooga, TN no 7–10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83582762/moccasins-defeat-sewanee-107/ The Chattanooga Times Moccasins defeat Sewanee, 10–7 November 5, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 4 no Tennessee 1 LSU 18 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA no TEN 20–0 42,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83063607/tennessee-smashes-louisiana-state-200/ Monroe Morning World Tennessee smashes Louisiana State, 20–0 November 5, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 4 no Vanderbilt Ole Miss Crump Stadium Memphis, TN rivalry no OM 14–7 12,000 Mississippi defeats Vandy after 45 years The Washington Post November 5, 1939 SP4 November 4 no Kentucky 15 Alabama 19 Legion Field Birmingham, AL no T 7–7 11,000 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Gk1BAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lLcMAAAAIBAJ&pg=6307%2C5431371 The Tuscaloosa News Alabama, Kentucky battle to spectacular tie, 7–7 Google News Archives November 5, 1939 11 August 4, 2024 AP poll Week Seven no no w November 11 no The Citadel Tennessee 1 Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN no 34–0 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83063880/cafego-injured-as-tennessee-crushes-the/ Florence Morning News Cafego injured as Tennessee crushes The Citadel November 12, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 11 no Ole Miss 19 Mississippi State Teachers Faulkner Field Hattiesburg, MS no 27–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74902366/rebels-overpower-fighting-jackets-in-hub/ The Clarion-Ledger Rebels overpower Fighting Jackets in hub tilt 27–7 November 12, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 11 no Villanova Auburn Legion Field Birmingham, AL no 10–9 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-tiger-outclaws-wildc/132696475/ The Birmingham News Tiger outclaws Wildcat, 10–9 November 12, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 no Kentucky 18 Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA no GT 13–6 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/bristol-herald-courier-georgia-tech-flat/132693011/ The Bristol Herald Courier Georgia Tech flattens Kentucky's Cats, 13 to 6 November 12, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 no Alabama 20 Tulane 7 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no TUL 13–0 52,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71810165/tulane-overcomes-three-year-alabama/ The Shreveport Times Tulane overcomes three year Alabama jinx to overpower Crimson Tide before 52,000 fans November 12, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 no Mississippi State LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry no MSS 15–12 11,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tyler-courier-times-mississippi-stat/132694488/ The Tyler Courier-Times Mississippi State's fourth quarter field goal breaks tie and defeats Louisiana November 12, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 no Georgia Florida Fairfield Stadium Jacksonville, FL rivalry no UGA 6–2 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-bulldogs-beat-gators/132697398/ The Macon Telegraph and News Bulldogs beat Gators, 6–2 November 12, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 no Sewanee Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN rivalry no VAN 25–7 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83582929/vandy-crushes-sewanee/ The Nashville Tennessean Vandy crushes Sewanee November 12, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Eight no no w November 18 no Tulane 6 Columbia Baker Field New York, NY no 25–0 25,000 Powerful Tulane conquers game Columbia team, 25–0 Arthur J. Daley November 19, 1939 S1 The New York Times w November 18 no Millsaps Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS no 40–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-miss-staters-score/132694602/ The Birmingham News Miss. Staters score at will over Millsaps November 19, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 18 no West Tennessee State Ole Miss Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS rivalry no 46–7 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85860961/rebels-use-only-straight-football-to-tro/ The Clarion-Ledger Rebels use only straight football to trounce Teachers November 19, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 18 no West Virginia Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no 13–6 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122254638/wildcats-are-outgained-by-west-virginia/ Sunday Herald-Leader Wildcats are outgained by West Virginia but win 13 To 6 Laurence Shropshire November 19, 1939 9 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 18 no South Carolina Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA rivalry no 33–7 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-georgia-gets-going/132697479/ The Birmingham News Georgia gets going, scores 33–7 triumph November 19, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 18 no Florida Miami (FL) Burdine Stadium Miami, FL rivalry no 13–0 26,000–28,000 Clay Everett Gators defeat Miami, 13 To 0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald/128425862/ Miami Herald November 19, 1939 1A August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 18 no Sewanee The Citadel Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC no 14–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83583235/sewanee-tops-the-citadel/ The State Sewanee tops The Citadel November 19, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 no Vanderbilt Tennessee 1 Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN rivalry no TEN 13–0 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83064142/vols-win-130-but-morrisons-team-is/ The Nashville Tennessean Vols win, 13–0, but Morrison's team 'is best' November 19, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 no Georgia Tech Alabama Legion Field Birmingham, AL rivalry no GT 6–0 23,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71810383/jackets-trip-tide-holds-sec-pace/ The Atlanta Constitution Jackets trip Tide, holds S.E.C. pace November 19, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 no Auburn LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry no AUB 21–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times-auburn-beats-ls/132696645/ The Chattanooga Times Auburn beats L.S.U., 21 to 7 November 19, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Eight no no November 25 no Georgia Tech 19 Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL no GT 21–7 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat-florida-crushed-by/132693217/ Tallahassee Democrat Florida crushed by Georgia Tech's aerial attack, 21–7 November 26, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 25 no Sewanee Tulane 5 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no TUL 52–0 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83583540/tulane-reserves-beat-sewanee/ The Shreveport Times Tulane reserves beat Sewanee November 26, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 25 no Mississippi State Ole Miss Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS rivalry no MSS 18–6 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-mississippi-state-down/132694692/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Mississippi State downs Ole Miss, 18–6 November 26, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 25 no Auburn Georgia Memorial Stadium Columbus, GA rivalry no AUB 7–0 17,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-jack-troys-run/132696753/ The Atlanta Constitution Jack Troy's running story of Auburn–Georgia game November 26, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Nine no no November 30 no Tennessee 4 Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no TEN 19–0 19,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83064405/rose-bowl-bound-volunteers-conquer-u-of/ The Lexington Herald Rose Bowl bound Volunteers conquer U. of K. Wildcats 19 to 0 December 1, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 30 no Alabama Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN no ALA 39–0 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71810739/alabama-dazzles-in-smashing-vandy-39/ The Birmingham News Alabama dazzles in smashing Vandy, 39 to 0 December 1, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 30 no Florida Auburn Auburn Stadium Auburn, AL rivalry no T 7–7 13,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-globe-democrat-auburn-halted/132696939/ St. Louis Globe-Democrat Auburn, halted by Gun, gets 7–7 tie with Florida December 1, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com December 2 no Georgia Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA rivalry no GT 13–0 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-georgia-tech-wins-13/132693508/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Georgia Tech wins, 13 to 0, over Bulldogs December 3, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com December 2 no LSU Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA rivalry no TUL 33–20 45,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99495655/tulane-wins-in-last-quarter-over-louisia/ The Birmingham News Tulane wins in last quarter over Louisiana State December 3, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Ten no no w December 8 no Georgia Miami (FL) Burdine Stadium Miami, FL no 13–0 16,402 Evans Luther Georgia whip Hurricanes in 13–0 tussle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald/128425083/ Miami Herald December 9, 1939 2B August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com December 9 no Auburn Tennessee 2 Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN rivalry no TEN 7–0 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83064599/vols-shade-auburn-70-receive-rose-bow/ The Montgomery Advertiser Vols shade Auburn, 7–0, receive Rose Bowl bid December 10, 1939 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Postseason no no w January 1, 1940 no Missouri 6 Georgia Tech 16 Burdine Stadium Miami, FL Orange Bowl no 21–7 35,000 35,000 see Missouri beaten The Miami Daily News January 2, 1940 August 4, 2024 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/29865444/35000_see_missouri_beaten/ Newspapers.com l January 1, 1940 no USC 3 Tennessee 2 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA Rose Bowl no 0–14 92,200 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83064866/usc-wins-140-over-tennessee/ The Los Angeles Times U.S.C. wins 14–0 over Tennessee January 2, 1940 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com l January 1, 1940 no Tulane 5 Texas A&M 1 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA Sugar Bowl no 13–14 73,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98922850/kimbrough-powers-aggies-to-14-13/ Kimbrough powers Aggies to 14–13 victory over Tulane: Haskell All-American leads fine comeback Wichita Falls Record News Felix R. M'Knight January 2, 1940 August 4, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll All-conference players the complete All-SEC selections 1939 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 1939 All-SEC football team: Ken Kavanaugh, End, LSU (AP-1, UP-1) Bob Ison, End, Georgia Tech (AP-1, UP-1) Harley McCollum, Tackle, Tulane (AP-1, UP-1) George Cafego, Quarterback, Tennessee (AP-1, UP-1) Bob "Jitterbug" Kellogg, Halfback, Tulane (AP-1, UP-1) All-Americans the complete All-America selections 1939 College Football All-America Team Four SEC players were consensus first-team picks on the 1939 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 Ken Kavanaugh, End, LSU (INS, LIB, NW, SN, UP) Ed Molinski, Guard, Tennessee (AAB, AP, CO, LIB, NEA) George Cafego, Quarterback, Tennessee (INS, NW, SN, UP) Harley McCollum, Tackle, Tulane (AP, LIB, NEA) Other SEC players receiving All-American honors from at least one selector were: Ralph Wenzel, End, Tulane (UP-3; CP-1; CW-2; LIFE-2; NYS-1) Bob Ison, End, Georgia Tech (CP-3; NEA-3; NYS-2) Hal Newman, End, Alabama (NEA-2) Bob Suffridge, Guard, Tennessee (INS-1; NEA-3; NW-1; SN; UP-1; BL; CP-1; CW-1; LIFE-1; NYS-1) Tommy O'Boyle, Guard, Tulane (NEA-2) Cary Cox, Center, Alabama (CP-2; LIB) Head coaches Records through the completion of the 1939 season Team Head coach Years at school Overall record Record at school SEC record Alabama Frank Thomas Frank Thomas (American football) 9 95 20 6 y 69 11 5 y 33 6 4 y Auburn Jack Meagher 6 58 50 2 y 32 24 7 y 20 16 5 y Florida Josh Cody 4 56 54 3 y 17 24 2 y 6 14 2 y Georgia Wally Butts 1 5 6 0 y 5 6 0 y 1 3 0 y Georgia Tech William Alexander William Alexander (American football) 20 103 74 15 y 103 74 15 y 19 21 5 y Kentucky Albert D. Kirwan 2 8 9 1 y 8 9 1 y 2 6 1 y LSU Bernie Moore 5 49 26 4 y 37 14 1 y 19 10 0 y Mississippi State Allyn McKeen 1 21 8 0 y 8 2 0 y 3 2 0 y Ole Miss Harry Mehre 2 75 38 6 y 16 4 0 y 17 16 2 y Sewanee Harry E. Clark 9 21 56 3 y 21 56 3 y 0 36 0 y Tennessee Robert Neyland 13 109 15 8 y 109 15 8 y 30 7 2 y Tulane Red Dawson 4 26 10 4 y 26 10 4 y 13 7 3 y Vanderbilt Ray Morrison 6 113 66 24 y 29 22 2 y 15 15 1 y 1940 NFL draft The following SEC players were selected in the 1940 NFL draft:1940 NFL Draft Sports Reference LLC SR/Pro Football August 4, 2024 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1940/draft.htm Round Overall pick Player name School Position NFL team 1 1 George Cafego Tennessee Fullback Chicago Cardinals 2 12 Ralph Wenzell Ralph Wenzel (end) Tulane End Pittsburgh Steelers 3 22 Ken Kavanaugh LSU End Chicago Bears 3 23 Buddy Banker Tulane Back Washington Redskins 4 30 Bobby Wood Bobby Wood (American football) Alabama Tackle Cleveland Rams 5 33 Clark Goff Florida Tackle Pittsburgh Steelers 5 34 Walt Merrill Alabama Tackle Brooklyn Dodgers 5 38 Bill Kirchem 1 Tulane Tackle Washington Redskins 6 46 Jim Rike 1 Tennessee Center Detroit Lions 7 59 Millard White 1 Tulane Tackle Green Bay Packers 8 67 Jim Fordham Georgia Back Chicago Bears 11 93 Cary Cox Alabama Center Pittsburgh Steelers 11 95 Boyd Clay Tennessee Tackle Cleveland Rams 12 105 Shag Goolsby Mississippi State Center Cleveland Rams 12 107 Bill McCubbin 1 Kentucky End Chicago Bears 13 118 Sam Bartholomew Tennessee Back Washington Redskins 14 124 Len Coffman 1 Tennessee Back Brooklyn Dodgers 15 138 Sandy Sanford Alabama End Washington Redskins 16 149 Ray Andrus 1 Vanderbilt Back Green Bay Packers 17 155 Jack Nix Jack Nix (American football, born 1917) Mississippi State Back Cleveland Rams 19 172 Bill Schneller 1 Ole Miss Back Philadelphia Eagles 20 184 Milt Howell 1 Auburn Offensive guard Brooklyn Dodgers 20 185 Luke Lindon Kentucky Tackle Cleveland Rams 20 187 Young Bussey LSU Back Chicago Bears 20 188 F. W. "Buck" Murphy 1 Georgia Tech Back Washington Redskins 21 191 Malvern Morgan 1 Auburn Center Detroit Lions References *