1948 Richmond Spiders football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1948 Richmond Spiders football Southern Conference SoCon 5–3–2 3–1–1 Karl Esleeck 1st Edward Ralston Harry Bode City Stadium The 1948 Richmond Spiders football team was an American football team that represented the University of Richmond as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1948 college football season. In their first season under head coach Karl Esleeck, Richmond compiled a 5–3–2 record, with a mark of 3–1–1 in conference play, finishing in eighth place in the SoCon.1948 Richmond Spiders Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 7, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/richmond/1948-schedule.html Richmond was ranked at No. 117 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System ratings for 1948.Michigan, Irish Finish 1-2 in Litkenhous Ratings Wilmington Morning News December 15, 1948 32 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123192904/michigan-irish-finish-1-2-in/ Newspapers.com Schedule 1950 AP September 18 w y 1948 Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets Randolph–Macon City Stadium Richmond, VA 35–0 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112721887/spiders-roll-over-jackets-33-to-0/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Spiders roll over Jackets, 33 to 0 September 19, 1948 November 7, 2022 Newspapers.com September 25 l Maryland City Stadium Richmond, VA 0–19 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112722038/hard-hitting-maryland-drubs-richmond-19/ Evening Star Hard-hitting Maryland drubs Richmond, 19–0 September 26, 1948 November 7, 2022 Newspapers.com October 9 w y Furman Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 7–0 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109453856/richmond-turns-back-furman-70-on-pass/ Norfolk Virginian-Pilot Richmond turns back Furman, 7–0, on pass in 4th period October 9, 1948 November 7, 2022 Newspapers.com October 16 l VMI City Stadium Richmond, VA rivalry 0–9 11,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91784203/vmi-downs-richmond-by-9-to-0/ Richmond Times-Dispatch VMI downs Richmond by 9 to 0 October 17, 1948 November 7, 2022 Newspapers.com October 23 w y 1948 Hampden–Sydney Tigers Hampden–Sydney City Stadium Richmond, VA 28–7 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112722394/spiders-break-tigers-record-with-287-w/ Daily Press Spiders break Tigers' record with 28–7 win October 24, 1948 November 7, 2022 Newspapers.com October 30 l y William & Mary Cary Field Williamsburg, VA rivalry 6–14 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112722544/indians-beat-spiders-146/ Durham Morning Herald Indians beat Spiders, 14–6 October 31, 1948 November 7, 2022 Newspapers.com November 6 w y Davidson Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC 6–0 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108998053/richmond-tops-davidson/ Norfolk Virginian-Pilot Richmond tops Davidson November 7, 1948 November 7, 2022 Newspapers.com November 13 t VPI City Stadium Richmond, VA 7–7 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112722816/richmond-tech-tie-77/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Richmond, Tech tie, 7–7 November 14, 1948 November 7, 2022 Newspapers.com November 25 w Washington and Lee City Stadium Richmond, VA 14–12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108015815/w-l-beaten-by-richmond/ The Baltimore Sun W. & L. beaten by Richmond November 26, 1948 November 7, 2022 Newspapers.com December 3 t y y 1948 Rollins Tars Rollins Tangerine Bowl Orlando, FL 27–27 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112723163/rollins-gains-2727-tie-on-last-play/ The Miami News Rollins gains 27–27 tie on last play December 4, 1948 November 7, 2022 Newspapers.com References Richmond Category:Richmond Spiders football seasons Richmond Spiders football