1943 Clemson Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1943 Clemson Tigers football Southern Conference SoCon 2–6 2–3 Frank Howard 4th Ralph Jenkins Memorial Stadium The 1943 Clemson Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Clemson College as a member of the Southern Conference during the 1943 college football season. In their fourth season under head coach Frank Howard, the Tigers compiled a 2–6 record (2–3 against conference opponents), finished seventh in the conference, and were outscored by a total of 185 to 94.1943 Clemson Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 1, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/1943-schedule.html2016 Media Guide https://issuu.com/clemsontigers/docs/2016_guide clemsontigers.com Clemson Athletics June 23, 2017 200–208 PDF 2016 The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. Ralph Jenkins was the team captain. The team's statistical leaders included tailback Marion "Butch" Butler with 166 passing yards and wingback James Whitmire with 376 rushing yards and 24 points scored (4 touchdowns).Clemson 1960 Football Media Guide Clemson University 1960 40–41 https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1076&context=fball_media Butler was selected as a first-team player on the 1943 All-South Carolina football team.Clemson 1960 Football Media Guide, p. 23. In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Case ranked 141st among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 54.2.Litkenhous E. E. Edward E. Litkenhous Litkenhouse Selects U. S. Grid Leaders https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/122968858/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah December 17, 1943 18 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com Schedule 1943 AP y y September 25 1943 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian<ncg> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC L 12–13 5,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-clemson-loses-firs/137240572/ Florence Morning News Clemson loses first game to PC in 17 years September 26, 1943 December 22, 2023 Newspapers.com October 2 vs NC State American Legion Memorial Stadium Charlotte, NC (rivalry) W 19–7 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-butler-hot-as-tig/137240724/ The Charlotte Observer Butler hot as Tigers beat State, 19–7 October 3, 1943 December 22, 2023 Newspapers.com October 9 vs VMI Victory Stadium Roanoke, VA L 7–12 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91758561/vmi-wins-thriller-from-clemson-127/ The Atlanta Constitution V.M.I. wins thriller from Clemson, 12–7 October 10, 1943 January 3, 2022 Newspapers.com October 21 at South Carolina Carolina Stadium Columbia, SC (rivalry) L 6–33 18,000 Birds Run Wild In Last Half To Lick Clemson, 33 To 6 The Greenville News Del Booth October 22, 1943 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36747328/birds_run_wild_in_last_half_to_lick/ Newspapers.com October 30 Wake Forest Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC L 12–41 5,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-journal-hey-look-mr-wra/137239653/ The Knoxville Journal Hey, look, Mr. Wray, W-F triumphed today October 31, 1943 December 22, 2023 Newspapers.com November 6 at Davidson American Legion Memorial Stadium Charlotte, NC W 26–6 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108994084/clemson-mars-davidson-homecoming-266/ The Greenville News Clemson mars Davidson homecoming, 26–6 November 7, 1943 September 5, 2022 Newspapers.com November 13 vs. Georgia Pre-Flight<ncg> Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC L 6–32 4,500 Georgia Preflighters Overpower Clemson, 32-6 The Greenville News Scoop Latimer November 14, 1943 8B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17843029/georgia_preflighters_overpower_clemson/ Newspapers.com November 20 at No. 15 Georgia Tech<ncg> Grant Field Atlanta, GA (rivalry) L 6–41 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-georgia-tech-wi/132740575/ The Atlanta Constitution Georgia Tech wins easily over Clemson, 41 to 6 November 21, 1943 October 1, 2023 Newspapers.com References Clemson Category:Clemson Tigers football seasons Clemson Tigers football