1937 Duquesne Dukes football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1937 Duquesne Dukes football Independent 6–4 Clipper Smith 2nd Forbes Field The 1937 Duquesne Dukes football team, sometimes known as the Bluffites, was an American football team that represented Duquesne University as an independent during the 1937 college football season. In its second season under head coach Clipper Smith, Duquesne compiled a 6–4 record and outscored opponents by a total of 151 to 52.1937 Duquesne Dukes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 8, 2020 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/duquesne/1937-schedule.html1936 Football Schedule GoDuquesne.com May 14, 2026 https://goduquesne.com/sports/football/schedule/1936 They were ranked No. 17 in the AP poll after winning the first two games, but dropped out of the poll after losing to cross-town rival Pittsburgh in the third game. In intersectional games, they lost to Texas Tech and Marquette and closed the season with victories over Detroit and Mississippi State. Key players included captain and tackle Joe Maras, halfback Boyd Brumbaugh, and guard Steve Barko.Pitt and Tech Coaches Laud Duquesne's Team Harry Keck Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph December 15, 1937 25 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-sun-telegraph-pitt-and-tech-c/197584989/ Newspapers.com No Duquesne players were included on the 1937 All-America college football team or the 1937 All-Eastern football team The team played its home games at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh. Schedule 1937 AP Eastern y y y y September 24 1937 Waynesburg Yellow Jackets Waynesburg Forbes Field Pittsburgh, PA W 33-7 13,606 Beiderman Lester Dukes Outclass Waynesburg In Lid-lifter https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106804395/the-pittsburgh-press/ The Pittsburgh Press Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania September 25, 1937 8 August 2, 2022 Newspapers.com October 1 8:30 p.m. 1937 West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats West Virginia Wesleyan Forbes Field Pittsburgh, PA W 39-0 13,425 Beiderman Lester Vengeance! That's What Dukes Want Against Bobcats https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106804395/the-pittsburgh-press/ The Pittsburgh Press Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania October 1, 1937 53 August 2, 2022 Newspapers.com Look Out, Pitt! Duquesne On Rampage Again https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106804835/the-pittsburgh-press/ The Pittsburgh Press Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania October 2, 1937 8 August 2, 2022 Newspapers.com October 9 at Pittsburgh Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA L 0-6 55,000 Jess Carver Goldberg Runs 77 Yards For Only Touchdown Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph October 10, 1937 Part 3-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106084974/goldberg-runs-77-yards-for-only-touchdow/ July 22, 2022 Newspapers.com October 15 1937 Saint Vincent Bearcats Saint Vincent Forbes Field Pittsburgh, PA W 26-0 12,264 Sell Jack Duquesne Crunches St. Vincent 26 to 0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106805339/pittsburgh-post-gazette/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania October 16, 1937 16 August 2, 2022 Newspapers.com Sell Jack Dukes Hammer bearcats, 26-0 (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/image/88922383 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania October 16, 1937 17 August 2, 2022 Newspapers.com October 29 Richmond Forbes Field Pittsburgh, PA W 24-0 5,269 Beachler Edwin Dukes Have Easy Time In Trimming Richmond https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106805749/the-pittsburgh-press/ The Pittsburgh Press Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania October 30, 1937 8 August 2, 2022 Newspapers.com November 6 at Carnegie Tech 16 Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA L 0-6 28,000 Beiderman Lester Carnegie's Brave Fight Downs Dukes, 6-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106805956/the-pittsburgh-press/ The Pittsburgh Press Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania November 7, 1937 1, sports section August 2, 2022 Newspapers.com Beiderman Lester Carnegie Tech Wins Over Duquesne, 6-0 (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106806239/the-pittsburgh-press/ The Pittsburgh Press Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania November 7, 1937 3, sports section August 2, 2022 Newspapers.com November 11 at Texas Tech Tech Field Lubbock, TX L 0-13 12,000 Texas Tech Upsets Dukes, 13-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106806832/pittsburgh-post-gazette/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania November 12, 1937 22 August 2, 2022 Newspapers.com Texas Tech Top Dukes, 13 To 0 (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106806924/pittsburgh-post-gazette/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania November 12, 1937 24 August 2, 2022 Newspapers.com November 20 at Marquette Marquette Stadium Milwaukee, WI L 6-13 7,000 Marquette's Rallies Beat Duquesne, 13-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106806582/pittsburgh-sun-telegraph/ Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania November 21, 1937 3, part 2 August 2, 2022 Newspapers.com Marquette Tops Duquesne, 13-6 (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106806735/pittsburgh-sun-telegraph/ Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania November 21, 1937 8, part 2 August 2, 2022 Newspapers.com November 25 Detroit Forbes Field Pittsburgh, PA W 14-7 10,800 Duquesne Blasts Bowl Hopes of Titans Detroit Free Press Lewis H. Walter November 26, 1937 19–20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15755513/duquesne_blasts_bowl_hopes_of_titans/ Newspapers.com December 4 Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS W 9-0 6,000 Bryan Jerry Duquesne Scores Late To Beat Maroons, 9 To 0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106807098/the-birmingham-news/ The Birmingham News Birmingham, Alabama December 5, 1937 3, sports section August 2, 2022 Newspapers.com References Duquesne Category:Duquesne Dukes football seasons Duquesne Dukes football Category:1930s in Pittsburgh