1956 Clemson Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1956 Clemson Tigers football Atlantic Coast Conference ACC 19 7–2–2 4–0–1 Frank Howard 17th Charlie Bussey Memorial Stadium ACC champion Orange Bowl L Lost 21–27 to Colorado The 1956 Clemson Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Clemson College in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 1956 college football season. In its 17th season under head coach Frank Howard, the team compiled a 7–2–2 record (4–0–1 against conference opponents), won the ACC championship, was ranked No. 19 in the final AP Poll, lost to Colorado in the 1957 Orange Bowl, and outscored all opponents by a total of 167 to 101.2016 Media Guide https://issuu.com/clemsontigers/docs/2016_guide clemsontigers.com Clemson Athletics June 23, 2017 200–208 PDF 20161956 Clemson Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 2, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/1956-schedule.html Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. Quarterback Charlie Bussey was the team captain. The team's statistical leaders included Bussey with 330 passing yards and left halfback Joel Wells with 803 rushing yards and 48 points (8 touchdowns).Clemson 1960 Football Media Guide Clemson University 1960 40–42 https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1076&context=fball_media October 2, 2019 Four Clemson players were selected by the Associated Press or the United Press to the first or second teams of the 1956 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team: Joel Wells (AP-1, UP-1); Charlie Bussey (AP-1, UP-2); guard John Grdijan (AP-2, UP-1); and tackle Dick Maraza (AP-2).Bill Barnes Tops All-ACC Team Voting The Bee: Danville, Virginia November 28, 1956 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3202125/bill_barnes_tops_all_acc_team_voting/Barnes Leads All-ACC Team; Duke Places Three On Squad Statesville Record and Landmark Alvin B. Webb Jr.date=December 6, 1956 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36660323/barnes_leads_allacc_team_duke_places/ Newspapers.com Four Clemson players were also named to the 1956 All-South Carolina football team: Joel Wells, guards John Grdijan and Earle Greene, and tackle Billy Hudson.1960 Clemson Football Media Guide, p. 23. Schedule 1956 AP Eastern y y y y September 22 8:00 p.m. 1956 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian<ncg> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 27–7 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-clemson-whips-pc-i/138156451/ Florence Morning News Clemson whips PC in opener, 27 to 7 September 23, 1956 January 6, 2024 Newspapers.com September 29 2:30 p.m. at No. 19 Florida<ncg> Florida Field Gainesville, FL T 20–20 28,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times-bussey-leads-tig/133057616/ Asheville Citizen-Times Bussey leads Tigers to tie with Florida September 30, 1956 October 7, 2023 Newspapers.com October 6 8:00 p.m. at NC State Riddick Stadium Raleigh, NC (rivlary) W 13–7 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/rocky-mount-telegram-clemson-romps-from/138156598/ The Rocky Mount Telegram Clemson romps from behind to defeat N.C. State, 13–7 October 7, 1956 January 6, 2024 Newspapers.com October 13 2:00 p.m. at Wake Forest Bowman Gray Stadium Winston-Salem, NC W 17–0 13,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-clemson-downs-deacons-17/138156773/ Greensboro Daily News Clemson downs Deacons 17–0 October 14, 1956 January 6, 2024 Newspapers.com October 25 2:00 p.m. at South Carolina 20 Carolina Stadium Columbia, SC (rivalry) W 7–0 35,000 Tigers Repel Late Drive To Whip Gamecocks, 7-0 The Greenville News Jim Anderson October 26, 1956 1, 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36756212/tigers_repel_late_drive_to_whip/ Newspapers.com November 3 2:00 p.m. No. 16 VPI<ncg><hc> 13 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 21–6 23,000 Clemson - VPI Football Game Program http://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1028&context=fball_prgms Clemson University November 3, 1956 29 September 14, 2017Bengals Rout Virginia Tech In Homecoming Game, 21-6 http://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3719&context=tiger_newspaper Clemson University The Tiger November 8, 1956 5 September 14, 2017 November 10 2:00 p.m. at Maryland 11 Byrd Stadium College Park, MD T 6–6 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-terps-battle-clems/138156886/ Winston-Salem Journal & Sentinel Terps battle Clemson to 6–6 deadlock November 11, 1956 January 6, 2024 Newspapers.com November 16 8:15 p.m. at No. 8 Miami (FL)<ncg> 13 Burdine Stadium Miami, FL L 0–21 47,603 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-hurricanes-get-210-victory-ov/138157016/ The State Hurricanes get 21–0 victory over Tigers November 17, 1956 January 6, 2024 Newspapers.com November 24 2:00 p.m. Virginia Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 7–0 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-clemson-trips-virginia-7/138157128/ St. Petersburg Times Clemson trips Virginia 7–0; Eyes Orange bid November 25, 1956 January 6, 2024 Newspapers.com December 1 2:00 p.m. Furman<ncg> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 28–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109569764/clemson-uses-furman-as-bowl-bait-in-287/ Daily Press Clemson uses Furman as bowl bait in 28–7 romp December 2, 1956 September 14, 2022 Newspapers.com January 1, 1957 vs No. 20 Colorado<ncg> 19 Burdine Stadium Miami, FL (Orange Bowl) L 21–27 72,552 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-times-buffs-falter-figh/138157243/ The Kansas City Times Buffs falter, fight back January 2, 1957 January 6, 2024 Newspapers.com Clemson Football Media Guide - 1956 https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/fball_media/80/ Clemson University 1956 1 November 8, 2023 After the season 1957 NFL draft The 1957 NFL Draft was held on November 26, 1956. The following Tigers were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1957/draft.htm 1957 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com September 5, 2021 Clemson Tigers Round Pick Player Position NFL club 2 18 Joel Wells Back Green Bay Packers 3 34 Bill Hudson Defensive tackle Chicago Cardinals References Clemson Category:Clemson Tigers football seasons Category:Atlantic Coast Conference football champion seasons Clemson Tigers football