1953 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football team

American college football season February 2026 February 2024 1953 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference KCAC 8–0 7–0 Wayne J. McConnell 4th KCAC champion The 1953 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football team represented the College of Emporia as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) during the 1953 college football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Wayne J. McConnell, the Presbies compiled an overall record of 8–0 with a mark of 7–0 in conference play, winning the KCAC title. Schedule Central September 19 w y 1953 Friends Quakers Friends site_stadium Hoyt Field Wichita, KS 52–0 1,500 Lightner Pete Presbies Run Wild to Down Quakers in Dedication Tilt Of New Friends Lighted Field https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle/141095547/ The Wichita Eagle Wichita, Kansas September 20, 1953 12 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com September 25 w 1953 Baker Wildcats Baker Emporia, KS 20–7 C. of E. Pins 20-7 Defeats on Baker https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle/141095956/ The Wichita Eagle Wichita, Kansas United Press September 26, 1953 15 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com October 3 2:30 p.m. w y 1953 Bethany Swedes Bethany (KS) Lindsborg, KS 26–7 4,000 Swedish Event With Odd Name Opens Thursday at Lindsborg https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star/141096333/ The Kansas City Star The Kansas City Star September 27, 1953 5 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com Emporia Ruins Bethany Homecoming Game, 26-7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salina-journal/141096110/ Salina Journal Salina, Kansas October 4, 1953 16 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com October 9 time w y 1953 McPherson Bulldogs McPherson McPherson, KS 28–21 Emporia Jolts McPherson https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle/141096531/ The Wichita Eagle Wichita, Kansas Associated Press October 10, 1953 8 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com October 24 w 1953 Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes Kansas Wesleyan Emporia, KS 41–7 Emporia Defeats KWU, 41-7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salina-journal/141096690/ Salina Journal Salina, Kansas October 25, 1953 16 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com October 29 w 1953 Bethel Graymaroons Bethel (KS) Emporia, KS 59–14 Title Tie Is Clinched https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star/141096858/ The Kansas City Star The Kansas City Star October 30, 1953 38 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com C. of E. Back 103 Yards to Score https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-parsons-sun/141097033/ The Parsons Sun Parsons, Kansas Associated Press October 30, 1953 12 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com November 6 w y 1953 Ottawa Braves Ottawa (KS) Ottawa, KS 34–6 C. of E. Beats Ottawa To Win Kansas Crown https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salina-journal/141097175/ Salina Journal Salina, Kansas Associated Press November 8, 1953 17 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com November 13 w y 1953 Kearney State Antelopes Kearney State Emporia, KS 32–19 College of Emporia Wins Over Kearney https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle/141097340/ The Wichita Eagle Wichita, Kansas Associated Press November 14, 1953 18 February 16, 2024 Newspapers.com References College of Emporia Category:College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football seasons Category:Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference football champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football