1942 Southeastern Conference football season

January 2025 1942 Southeastern Conference football season #193980 white Football 1942 09 18 1943 01 01 12 Georgia Champion SEC 1941 1943 The 1942 Southeastern Conference football season was the tenth season of college football played by the member schools of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and was a part of the 1942 college football season. Georgia compiled an 11–1 overall record, with a conference record of 6–1, and was SEC champion. Results and team statistics Conf. rank Team Head coach Overall record Conf. record APfinal PPG PAG 1 1 Georgia Wally Butts 11 1 0 y 6 1 0 y 2 No. 2 31.3 6.3 2 T–2 Georgia Tech William Alexander William Alexander (American football) 9 2 0 y 4 1 0 y 5 No. 5 19.9 7.9 2 T–2 Tennessee John Barnhill John Barnhill (American football) 9 1 1 y 4 1 0 y 7 No. 7 23.5 5.5 4 4 Mississippi State Allyn McKeen 8 2 0 y 5 2 0 y 18 No. 18 20.0 7.7 5 5 Alabama Frank Thomas Frank Thomas (American football) 8 3 0 y 4 2 0 y 10 No. 10 22.4 8.8 6 6 LSU Bernie Moore 7 3 0 y 3 2 0 y 19.2 11.7 7 7 Auburn Jack Meagher 6 4 1 y 3 3 0 y 16 No. 16 15.8 12.1 8 8 Vanderbilt Red Sanders 6 4 0 y 2 4 0 y 23.2 11.3 9 9 Florida Tom Lieb 3 7 0 y 1 3 0 y 10.6 18.5 10 10 Tulane Claude Simons Jr. 4 5 0 y 1 4 0 y 13.4 17.1 11 T–11 Kentucky Albert D. Kirwan 3 6 1 y 0 5 0 y 15.5 15.4 11 T–11 Ole Miss Harry Mehre 2 7 0 y 0 5 0 y 14.7 18.1 Key AP final = Rankings from AP sports writers. See 1942 college football rankings PPG = Average of points scored per game PAG = Average of points allowed per game1942 Southeastern Conference Year Summary Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 9, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/sec/1942.html Schedule Index to colors and formattingSEC member wonSEC member lostSEC member tieSEC teams in bold Week Zero no no w September 18 no Chattanooga Auburn Cramton Bowl Montgomery, AL no 20–7 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84935082/auburn-drives-to-20-to-7-triumph-over-ch/ The Montgomery Advertiser Auburn drives to 20 to 7 triumph over Chattanooga before 8,000 fans September 19, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 19 no Louisiana Normal LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA no 40–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-louisiana-state-scores-easy-wi/132722463/ The Shreveport Times Louisiana State scores easy win over state foe September 20, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com l September 19 no Florida Jacksonville NAS Fairfield Stadium Jacksonville, FL no 7–20 8,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17920720/jacksonville_navy_fliers_outclass/ Jacksonville Navy Fliers outclass University of Florida Gators, 20–7 Sunday News-Democrat Wayne Oliver September 20, 1942 6 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com September 19 no Georgia Kentucky DuPont Stadium Louisville, KY no UGA 7–6 10,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70810179/georgia-rallies-to-edge-kentucky-in/ The Courier-Journal Georgia rallies to edge Kentucky in fourth, 7–6 September 20, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com no Week One no no w September 25 no Jacksonville NAS Georgia Municipal Stadium Macon, GA no 14–0 11,000 Georgia wins, 14–0: Bulldogs lick Jacksonville's starry outfit The State September 26, 1942 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99029965/georgia-wins-14-0-bulldogs-lick/ August 9, 2024 Newspapers.comFlorida air base beaten by Georgia The Des Moines Register September 26, 1942 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17921022/florida_air_base_beaten_by_georgia/ August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 25 no Southwestern Louisiana Alabama Cramton Bowl Montgomery, AL no 54–0 Alabama opens season with 54–0 'warm-up' over SLI Bulldogs https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=rvU-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=N00MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6456%2C3622856 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News September 27, 1942 10 August 9, 2024 w September 25 no Kentucky Xavier Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, OH no 35–19 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70811631/kentucky-wildcats-thump-muskies-by/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Kentucky Wildcats thump Muskies by score of 35–19 September 26, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 26 no 1942 Union (Tennessee) Bulldogs Union (TN) Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS no 35–2 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-jackson-sun-union-collects-safety-of/132721923/ The Jackson Sun Union collects safety off Southeastern champions as Casey out-punts Maroons September 27, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 26 no Texas A&M LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry no 16–7 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-globe-democrat-lsu-downs-te/132722507/ St. Louis Globe-Democrat L.S.U. downs Texas Aggies in upset September 27, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 26 no 1942 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tennessee Tech Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN no 52–0 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-jackson-sun-vandy-rolls-over-techmen/132723446/ The Jackson Sun Vandy rolls over Techmen by score 52–0 September 27, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 26 no 1942 Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets Randolph–Macon Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL no 45–0 3,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-strong-gator-tea/132723874/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Strong Gator team crushes Jackets, 45–0 September 27, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 26 no Tulane USC Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA no 27–13 45,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99508128/sc-loses-1942-debut/ The Los Angeles Times S.C. loses 1942 debut September 27, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 26 no Western Kentucky State Ole Miss Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS no 39–6 1,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-ole-miss-trampl/132724515/ The Atlanta Constitution Ole Miss tramples West Kentucky State September 27, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com t September 26 no Tennessee South Carolina Carolina Stadium Columbia, SC rivalry no 0–0 14,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83124314/vols-gamecocks-in-00-tie/ The Greenville News Vols, Gamecocks in 0–0 tie September 27, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com September 26 no Auburn Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA rivalry no GT 15–0 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-georgia-tech-scores/132721497/ The Pittsburgh Press Georgia Tech scores over Auburn, 15–0 September 27, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com no Week Two no no l October 2 no Ole Miss Georgetown Griffith Stadium Washington, DC no 6–14 15,000 Bulldogs run wild to rout Mississippi 48–13 The Atlanta Constitution Jack Troy October 11, 1942 3D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99030648/bulldogs-run-wild-to-rout-mississippi/ August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 3 no Furman Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA no 40–7 8,000 Powerful Bulldogs rout Furman, 40–7 The Charlotte Observer Lewis Hawkins October 4, 1942 37 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99030358/powerful-bulldogs-rout-furman-40-7/ August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 3 no Georgia Tech Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium South Bend, IN no 13–6 20,545 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-suprisingly-str/132721568/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Surprisingly strong Georgia Tech marches over Notre Dame by 13–6 October 4, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 3 no Fordham Tennessee Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN no 40–14 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83124703/tennessee-vols-manhandle-fordham-rams-4/ The Knoxville Journal Tennessee Vols manhandle Fordham Rams, 40–14 October 4, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 3 no Purdue Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN no 26–0 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/anderson-herald-riveters-lose-260-to-va/132723520/ Anderson Herald Riveters lose 26–0 to Vandy October 4, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 3 no Florida Tampa Phillips Field Tampa, FL no 26–6 6,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-gators-win-266-in-t/132723954/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Gators win, 26–6, in tight battle October 4, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 3 no Washington and Lee Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no 53–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70812874/wildcats-wallop-generals-53-to-0/ Lexington Herald-Leader Wildcats wallop Generals, 53 to 0 October 4, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 3 no LSU Rice Rice Field Houston, TX no 14–27 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/san-angelo-standard-times-rice-makes-bid/132722556/ San Angelo Standard-Times Rice makes bid for national recognition with a 27–14 victory over powerful Louisiana State October 4, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 3 no Mississippi State Alabama Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry no ALA 21–6 18,000 Crimson Tide drowns State title hopes with 21 to 6 triumph https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=tPU-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=N00MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6487%2C3928897 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News 6 October 4, 1942 August 9, 2024 October 3 no Auburn Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA rivalry no AUB 27–13 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99508302/auburn-stops-wave-attack-wins-27-to-13/ The Atlanta Constitution Auburn stops Wave attack, wins 27 to 13 October 4, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com no Week Three no no w October 10 no Chattanooga Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA no 30–12 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84935701/tech-easily-crushes-chattanooga-30-to-1/ The Atlanta Constitution Tech easily crushes Chattanooga, 30 to 12 October 11, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 10 no Dayton Tennessee Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN no 34–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83125036/tennessee-jars-daytons-molars-but-flyer/ The Journal Herald Tennessee jars Dayton's molars but Flyers get one score October 11, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 10 no Pensacola NAS Alabama Murphy High School Stadium Mobile, AL no 27–0 8,000–10,000 Tide power downs Fliers 27–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=uvU-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=N00MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6442%2C4244243 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News 8 October 11, 1942 August 9, 2024Alabama defeats Pensacola Team The Philadelphia Inquirer October 11, 1942 38 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17960325/alabama_defeats_pensacola_team/ August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 10 no Rice Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no 18–7 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99508606/rice-falls-before-tulane-wave/ The Tyler Courier-Times Rice falls before Tulane Wave October 11, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 10 no Georgia Ole Miss Crump Stadium Memphis, TN no UGA 48–13 15,000 Bulldogs run wild to rout Mississippi 48–13 The Atlanta Constitution Jack Troy October 11, 1942 3D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99030648/bulldogs-run-wild-to-rout-mississippi/ August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 10 no Mississippi State LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA no LSU 16–6 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-bayou-tigers-ro/132721968/ The Atlanta Constitution Bayou Tigers rout Maroon team, 16 to 6 October 11, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 10 no Auburn Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL rivalry no FLA 6–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-decatur-daily-gators-hand-auburn-ups/132723006/ The Decatur Daily Gators hand Auburn upset October 11, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 10 no Vanderbilt Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY rivalry no VAN 7–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70813950/simmons-sparks-vandy-to-76-victory/ The Tennessean Simmons sparks Vandy to 7–6 victory over Kentucky October 11, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com no Week Four no no l October 16 no Florida Villanova Shibe Park Philadelphia, PA no 3–13 8,051 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-villanovas-late-ral/132724033/ The Palm Beach Post-Times Villanova's late rally defeats Florida October 18, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 17 no Davidson Georgia Tech 6 Grant Field Atlanta, GA no 33–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108979256/tech-stuns-davidson-330-with-power-r/ Chattanooga Daily Times Tech stuns Davidson, 33–0, with power, razzle-dazzle October 18, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com t October 17 no Auburn Georgetown Griffith Stadium Washington, DC no 6–6 12,500 Georgetown and Auburn in 6–6 Game: Hoyas nail enemy four yards from victory in last period The Sunday Star October 18, 1942 C1, C4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121022787/georgetown-and-auburn-in-6-6-game/ August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com t October 17 no Kentucky VPI Victory Stadium Roanoke, VA no 21–21 10,000 Virginia Tech ties Kentucky with rally https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19421018&id=v_U-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=N00MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6633,4507133 The Tuscaloosa News October 18, 1942 7 August 9, 2024 October 17 no Tulane Georgia 2 Sanford Stadium Athens, GA no UGA 40–0 18,000 Bulldogs romp on Tulane, 40–0: Sinkwich, Trippi lead Bulldogs to great win The Atlanta Constitution Johnny Bradberry October 18, 1942 6B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99031084/bulldogs-romp-on-tulane-40-0/ August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 17 no Tennessee 15 Alabama 4 Legion Field Birmingham, AL rivalry no ALA 8–0 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83125728/fighting-vols-fall-before-alabama-80/ The Birmingham News Fighting Vols fall before Alabama, 8–0 October 18, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 17 no Mississippi State Vanderbilt 12 Dudley Field Nashville, TN no MSS 33–0 22,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pensacola-news-journal-mississippi-state/132722013/ Pensacola News Journal Mississippi State is victor over Vanderbilt October 18, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 17 no Ole Miss LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry no LSU 21–7 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-louisiana-stat/132722612/ The Philadelphia Inquirer Louisiana State jars Mississippi October 18, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Five no no w October 23 no Villanova Auburn Cramton Bowl Montgomery, AL no 14–6 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-monk-gafford-leads-a/132723083/ The Birmingham News Monk Gafford leads Auburn Tigers to 14 to 6 victory over Villanova October 24, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 24 no Georgia 2 Cincinnati Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH no 35–13 15,000 "Fireball Frankie" too much for U.C., Georgia winning: Big lead piled up at start; Bulldogs count 21 points in opening quarter The Cincinnati Enquirer Dick Forbes October 25, 1942 25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99031579/fireball-frankie-too-much-for-uc/ August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 24 no Georgia Tech 6 Navy Thompson Stadium Annapolis, MD no 21–0 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times-engineers-employ/132721620/ Asheville Citizen-Times Engineers employ pases to top Navy, 21–0 October 25, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 24 no Furman Tennessee 17 Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN no 52–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83125884/cripples-furman-humbles-by-tennessee-52/ The Greenville News Crippled Furman humbles by Tennessee, 52–7 October 25, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 24 no Georgia Pre-Flight LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA no 34–0 15,000 Louisiana State University eleven scores easy victory over Georgia Navy Pre-Flight team The Shreveport Times October 25, 1942 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17830457/louisiana_state_university_eleven/ August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 24 no 1942 Centre Colonels Centre Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN no 66–0 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-vandy-smashes-c/132723637/ The Atlanta Constitution Vandy smashes Centre, 66 to 0, in scoring orgy October 25, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 24 no North Carolina 19 Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no 29–14 22,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99508844/tulane-in-2914-victory-over-carolina/ The Charlotte Observer Tulane in 29–14 victory over Carolina October 25, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 24 no Arkansas Ole Miss Crump Stadium Memphis, TN rivalry no 6–7 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-arkansas-surprises/132724605/ The Commercial Appeal Arkansas surprises by edging Ole Miss in thriller, 7 to 6 October 25, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 24 no Mississippi State 16 Vanderbilt Florida Field Gainesville, FL no MSS 26–12 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-florida-beaten-by-mi/132722055/ The Greenville News Florida beaten by Mississippi State, 26 to 12 October 25, 1942 August 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 24 no Alabama 3 Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no ALA 14–0 14,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70815786/alabama-takes-advantage-of-breaks-to/ The Montgomery Advertiser Alabama takes advantage of breaks to triumph over Kentucky Cats, 14–0 October 25, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Six no no w October 30 no Kentucky George Washington Griffith Stadium Washington, DC no 27–6 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70803987/kentucky-rolls-27-to-6-over-george/ The Courier-Journal Kentucky rolls 27 to 6 over George Washington October 31, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 31 no Georgia Tech 5 Duke Duke Stadium Durham, NC no 26–7 24,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-star-georgia-tech-blasts-duke-ji/132721674/ The Sunday Star Georgia Tech blasts Duke jinx, 26–7 November 1, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 31 no Memphis State Ole Miss Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS rivalry no 48–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85827190/ole-miss-swamps-memphis-state-team-to-tu/ The Birmingham News Ole Miss swamps Memphis State team to tune of 48 to 0 November 1, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 31 no Florida Maryland Griffith Stadium Washington, DC no 0–13 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/panama-city-news-herald-maryland-wins-fr/132724138/ Panama City News-Herald Maryland wins from Florida by 13–0 score November 1, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 31 no Alabama 3 Georgia 2 Grant Field Atlanta, GA rivalry no UGA 21–10 32,000–33,000 Georgia wins, 21–10, to take front rank in nation's grid list The Atlanta Constitution Jack Troy November 1, 1942 1A, 6B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99031959/georgia-wins-21-10-to-take-front-rank/ August 9, 2024 Newspapers.comGeorgia's passes defeat Bama in furious last period, 21–10 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=y_U-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=N00MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6427%2C5159509 The Tuscaloosa News November 1, 1942 10 August 9, 2024 October 31 no LSU 19 Tennessee 20 Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN no TEN 26–0 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83126039/second-quarter-assault-carries-tennessee/ The Shreveport Times Second-quarter assault carries Tennessee to easy victory over Louisiana State University November 1, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 31 no Mississippi State Auburn Legion Field Birmingham, AL no MSS 6–0 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-mississippi-state-sc/132722103/ The Birmingham News Mississippi State scores 6–0 win over Auburn in mud and rain November 1, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 31 no Vanderbilt Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no TUL 28–21 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99509085/tulane-outlasts-vanderbilt-for-2821-dec/ The Greenville News Tulane outlasts Vanderbilt for 28–21 decision November 1, 1942 August 9, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Seven no no w November 7 no Cincinnati Tennessee 13 Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN no 34–12 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83126241/tennessee-boys-plow-under-bearcats-by-sc/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Tennessee boys plow under Bearcats by score of 34–12 November 8, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 7 no South Carolina Alabama Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL no 29–0 10,000 Tide stages offensive show to beat Gamecocks https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=0fU-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=N00MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6420%2C5455045 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News 10 November 8, 1942 August 10, 2024 w November 7 no LSU Fordham Polo Grounds New York, NY no 26–13 16,400 https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-of-atlantic-city-louisiana-state-r/132722655/ Atlantic City Press Louisiana State rally beats Fordham, 26–13 November 8, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com l November 7 no Auburn Georgia Pre-Flight Memorial Stadium Columbus, GA no 14–41 6,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbus-ledger-auburn-plainsmen-ove/132723148/ The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Auburn Plainsmen overwhelmed by powerful Sailors November 8, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 7 no Georgia 1 Florida Fairfield Stadium Jacksonville, FL rivalry no UGA 75–0 21,000 Georgia smothers Florida, 75 to 0; Furious assault nets Bulldogs 11 touchdowns; Nation's number 1 team rolls up nearly 600 yards The Atlanta Constitution Jack Troy November 8, 1942 6B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99032279/georgia-smothers-florida-75-to-0/ August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 7 no Kentucky Georgia Tech 3 Grant Field Atlanta, GA no GT 47–7 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/59619721/ The Atlanta Constitution Tech romps Kentucky 47 to 7 November 8, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 7 no Mississippi State Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no MSS 7–0 28,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99509327/tulane-minus-lou-thomas-goes-down-befo/ The Birmingham News Tulane, minus Lou Thomas, goes down before Mississippi State 7–0 November 8, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 7 no Vanderbilt Ole Miss Crump Stadium Memphis, TN rivalry no VAN 19–0 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-vandy-smears-rebs/132723724/ The Commercial Appeal Vandy smears Rebs in soggy game, 19–0 before small crowd November 8, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Eight no no w November 14 no Georgia 1 Chattanooga Chamberlain Field Chattanooga, TN no 40–0 5,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84936815/bulldogs-rip-moccasins-400/ The Atlanta Constitution Bulldogs rip Moccasins, 40–0 November 15, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 14 no Duquesne Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS no 28–6 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-duquesne-loses-to-missis/132722169/ Chicago Tribune Duquesne loses to Mississippi State, 28 to 6 November 15, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 14 no Union (TN) Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN no 27–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-jackson-sun/52249874/ The Jackson Sun Union goes down by fumble route November 15, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com l November 14 no Florida Miami (FL) Burdine Stadium Miami, FL rivalry no 0–12 15,558 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bradenton-herald-miami-defeats-gator/132724206/ The Bradenton Herald Miami defeats Gators to win Florida title November 15, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com l November 14 no Georgia Pre-Flight Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no 0–7 18,000 Tulane falls, 7–0, before Georgia Pre-Flight team Monroe Morning World November 15, 1942 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17833300/tulane_falls_70_before_georgia/ August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com l November 14 no West Virginia Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no 0–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70818310/kentucky-wildcats-defeated-by-west/ Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky Wildcats defeated by West Virginia Mountaineers, 7 to 0 November 15, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 14 no Alabama 5 Georgia Tech 2 Grant Field Atlanta, GA rivalry no GT 7–0 34,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-georgia-tech-scores-ea/132721728/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Georgia Tech scores early to lick Bama November 15, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 14 no Tennessee 11 Ole Miss Crump Stadium Memphis, TN no TEN 14–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83126513/vols-find-early-scoring-good-insurance-a/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Vols find early scoring good insurance at Memphis November 15, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 14 no LSU Auburn Legion Field Birmingham, AL rivalry no AUB 25–7 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-dothan-eagle-auburn-tigers-upset-dop/132722744/ The Dothan Eagle Auburn Tigers upset Dope Bucket to trim favored L.S.U., 25–7 November 15, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Nine no no November 21 no Auburn Georgia 1 Memorial Stadium Columbus, GA rivalry no AUB 27–13 22,000 Auburn upsets Georgia, 27 to 13: Tigers topple Bulldogs with ground game; Attack led by Gafford, Reynolds piles up 355 yards The Atlanta Constitution Jack Troy November 22, 1942 6B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99032650/auburn-upsets-georgia-27-to-13-tigers/ August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 21 no Florida Georgia Tech 2 Grant Field Atlanta, GA no GT 20–7 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-huntsville-times-yellow-jackets-defe/132721789/ The Huntsville Times Yellow Jackets defeat Gators; Slate unbroken November 22, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 21 no Kentucky Tennessee 11 Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN rivalry no TEN 26–0 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70819359/kentucky-bows-to-tennessee-volunteers/ Messenger-Inquirer Kentucky bows to Tennessee Volunteers by score of 26 to 0 November 22, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 21 no Ole Miss Mississippi State 16 Scott Field Starkville, MS rivalry no MSS 34–13 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-mississippi-state/132722245/ The Commercial Appeal Mississippi State needs late push to overpower Ole Miss' Rebels, 34–13 November 22, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 21 no Vanderbilt Alabama 9 Legion Field Birmingham, AL no ALA 27–7 17,000 Bama Tiders roll over Commodores 27–7 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=2vU-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=N00MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6454%2C6027412 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 22, 1942 6 August 10, 2024 AP poll Week Ten no no November 26 no Tulane LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry no LSU 18–6 30,071 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99509685/tigers-defeat-tulane-eleven-by-186-scor/ The Monroe News-Star Tigers defeat Tulane eleven by 18–6 score November 27, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 28 no Clemson Auburn 16 Auburn Stadium Auburn, AL rivalry no 41–13 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-selma-times-journal-auburn-eleven-be/132723227/ The Selma Times-Journal Auburn eleven beats Clemson November 29, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com l November 28 no Georgia Pre-Flight Alabama 7 Legion Field Birmingham, AL no 19–35 7,000 Alabama defeated by Georgia Navy The Palm Beach Post-Times November 29, 1942 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17833418/alabama_defeated_by_georgia_navy/ August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 28 no Georgia Tech 2 Georgia 5 Sanford Stadium Athens, GA rivalry no UGA 34–0 45,000 Georgia overwhelms Tech, 34 to 0, as Sinkwich, Trippi star: Bulldogs win to gain spot in Rose Bowl The Atlanta Constitution Jack Troy November 29, 1942 2D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99033095/georgia-overwhelms-tech-34-to-0-as/ August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 28 no Tennessee 10 Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN rivalry no TEN 19–7 19,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83126689/vols-down-fighting-vandy-197-take-sug/ The Nashville Tennessean Vols down fighting Vandy, 19–7, take Sugar Bowl bid November 29, 1942 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Eleven no no w November 28 no San Francisco Mississippi State 18 Crump Stadium Memphis, TN no 19–7 250 U.S.F. Buried in mud battle: Dons see 'Black' in Miss. State defeat; Blondy finds 'heavy track' to liking; Only 250 witness game The San Francisco Examiner Harry Borba December 6, 1942 48 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100027639/usf-buried-in-mud-battle-dons-see/ August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Postseason no no w January 1, 1943 no UCLA 13 Georgia 2 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA Rose Bowl no 9–0 90,000 Georgia beats U.C.L.A., 9–0 The Los Angeles Times Paul Zimmerman January 2, 1943 I-1, II-12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99033474/georgia-beats-ucla-9-0/ August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com w January 1, 1943 no Tennessee 7 Tulsa 4 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA Sugar Bowl no 14–7 70,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83126885/vols-make-breeze-of-tulsas-golden-hurri/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Vols make breeze of Tulsa's Golden Hurricane, 14–7 January 2, 1943 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com w January 1, 1943 no Alabama 10 Boston College 8 Burdine Stadium Miami, FL Orange Bowl no 37–21 25,166 Alabama's victory Tide starts home in 2 groups https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=I9U-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=wkwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4669%2C102934 Associated Press The Tuscaloosa News 12 January 3, 1943 August 10, 2024 l January 1, 1943 no Texas 18 Georgia Tech 5 Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX Cotton Bowl Classic no 7–14 36,620 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123756575/texas-wins-147-as-tech-rally-fails/ The Atlanta Constitution Texas wins, 14–7, as Tech rally fails January 2, 1943 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll All-conference players the complete All-SEC selections 1942 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 1942 All-SEC football team: George Poschner, End, Georgia (AP-1, UP-1) Don Whitmire, Tackle, Alabama (AP-1, UP-1) Clyde Johnson, Tackle, Kentucky (AP-1, UP-1) Harvey Hardy, Guard, Georgia Tech (AP-1, UP-1) Joe Domnanovich, Center, Alabama (AP-1, UP-1) Clint Castleberry, Quarterback, Georgia Tech (AP-1, UP-1) Monk Gafford, Halfback, Auburn (AP-1, UP-1) Frank Sinkwich, Fullback, Georgia (AP-1, UP-1) All-Americans the complete All-America selections 1942 College Football All-America Team Three SEC players were consensus first-team picks on the 1942 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 Frank Sinkwich, Halfback, Georgia (AAB, AP, CO, INS, LK, NEA, NW, SN, UP) Joe Domnanovich, Center, Alabama (AAB, AP, CO, LK, NW, SN) Harvey Hardy, Guard, Georgia Tech (AP-2; INS-1; NEA-1; NW; UP-1; CP-1; NYS-1) Other SEC players receiving All-American honors from at least one selector were: George Poschner, End, Georgia (AP-2; UP-2; SN-2; CP-3; NEA-2; MS-1) Al Hust, End, Tennessee (AP-3; INS-2; NEA-2) Don Whitmire, Tackle, Alabama (AP-3; SN-3; NEA-1) George Hecht, Guard, Alabama ( MS-1 [4-way tie]) Clint Castleberry, Quarterback, Georgia Tech (AP-3; UP-2; SN-3; INS-2; NEA-2) Monk Gafford, Halfback, Auburn (AP-2; INS-1; CP-3; NYS-2; PL) J. T. "Blondy" Black, Halfback, Mississippi State (CP-3; NEA-3) Head coaches Records through the completion of the 1942 season Team Head coach Years at school Overall record Record at school SEC record Alabama Frank Thomas Frank Thomas (American football) 12 119 27 6 y 93 18 5 y 46 12 4 y Auburn Jack Meagher 9 74 63 5 y 48 37 10 y 26 25 7 y Florida Tom Lieb 3 59 51 4 y 12 19 0 y 4 9 0 y Georgia Wally Butts 4 30 12 2 y 30 12 2 y 11 5 2 y Georgia Tech William Alexander William Alexander (American football) 23 118 89 15 y 118 89 15 y 26 31 5 y Kentucky Albert D. Kirwan 5 21 22 4 y 21 22 4 y 3 17 3 y LSU Bernie Moore 8 66 37 6 y 54 25 3 y 27 17 2 y Mississippi State Allyn McKeen 4 47 11 2 y 34 5 2 y 16 4 2 y Ole Miss Harry Mehre 5 92 49 7 y 33 15 1 y 22 23 3 y Tennessee John Barnhill John Barnhill (American football) 2 17 3 1 y 17 3 1 y 7 2 0 y Tulane Claude Simons Jr. 1 15 17 1 y 4 5 0 y 1 4 0 y Vanderbilt Red Sanders 3 17 12 1 y 17 12 1 y 6 11 1 y 1943 NFL draft The following SEC players were selected in the 1943 NFL draft:1943 NFL Draft Sports Reference LLC SR/Pro Football August 10, 2024 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1943/draft.htm Round Overall pick Player name School Position NFL team 1 1 Frank Sinkwich Georgia Halfback Detroit Lions 1 10 Jack Jenkins Jack Jenkins (American football) Vanderbilt Halfback Washington Redskins 2 12 Lamar Davis Georgia Back Philadelphia Eagles 2 13 J. T. "Blondy" Black Mississippi State Back Brooklyn Dodgers 3 17 Monk Gafford Auburn Back Philadelphia Eagles 4 28 Joe Domnanovich Alabama Center Brooklyn Dodgers 4 29 Al Hust 1 Tennessee End Chicago Cardinals 5 33 George Hecht George Hecht (American football) Alabama Guard Chicago Cardinals 5 34 Marty Comer Tulane End Brooklyn Dodgers 5 35 Clyde Johnson Kentucky Tackle Cleveland Rams 6 46 Jim Reynolds Jim Reynolds (American football) Auburn Back New York Giants 8 61 George Poschner Georgia End Detroit Lions 8 64 Bill Godwin 1 Georgia Center Chicago Cardinals 8 70 Tony Leon Tony Leon (American football) Alabama Guard Washington Redskins 10 84 Fondren Mitchell Florida Back Chicago Cardinals 10 90 Walt McDonald Walt McDonald (American football) Tulane Back Washington Redskins 12 103 Lou Thomas 1 Tulane Back Brooklyn Dodgers 12 108 Van Davis Georgia End Green Bay Packers 12 110 Dan Wood 1 Ole Miss Center Washington Redskins 13 119 Clark Wood 1 Kentucky Tackle Chicago Bears 14 122 George Weeks George Weeks (American football) Alabama End Philadelphia Eagles 14 125 Sam Sharp 1 Alabama End Cleveland Rams 14 130 Oscar Britt Ole Miss Guard Washington Redskins 15 132 Russ Craft Alabama Back Philadelphia Eagles 17 152 Walt Gorinski LSU Back Philadelphia Eagles 17 155 Walt Ruark 1 Georgia Guard Cleveland Rams 22 201 Percy Holland 1 LSU Guard Detroit Lions 23 213 Cliff Kimsey 1 Georgia Back Chicago Cardinals 24 230 Charlie Yancey 1 Mississippi State Back Washington Redskins 25 234 Gene Lee 1 Florida Center Brooklyn Dodgers 25 236 Dave Brown 1 Alabama Back New York Giants 25 240 Roman Bentz Tulane Tackle Washington Redskins 29 273 Bill Edwards 1 LSU Guard Chicago Cardinals 29 274 Al Sabo 1 Alabama Back Brooklyn Dodgers 29 275 Floyd Konetsky Florida Guard Cleveland Rams 30 285 Willie Miller 1 LSU Guard Cleveland Rams 31 295 Bill "Mother" Corry 1 Florida Back Washington Redskins References *