1956 Wiley Wildcats football team

American college football season February 2026 September 2023 1956 Wiley Wildcats football Southwestern Athletic Conference SWAC 6–3–1 5–1 Fred T. Long 26th Wiley Field SWAC co-champion The 1956 Wiley Wildcats football team represented Wiley College as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) during the 1956 college football season. Led by 26th-year head coach Fred T. Long, the Wildcats compiled an overall record of 6–3–1, with a conference record of 5–1, and finished as SWAC co-champion. Schedule September 29 w y Texas Southern Public School Stadium Houston, TX 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-marshall-news-messenger-wiley-scores/127906060/ The Marshall News Messenger Wiley scores upset September 30, 1956 September 23, 2023 Newspapers.com October 6 w Arkansas AM&N Wiley Field Marshall, TX 20–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-marshall-news-messenger-wildcats-cop/132277321/ The Marshall News Messenger Wildcats cop lead in loop October 8, 1956 September 23, 2023 Newspapers.com October 13 l y y Grambling Dal-Hi Stadium Dallas, TX 20–51 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123273014/wiley-holds-first-place-in-negro-loop/ Austin American-Statesman Wiley holds first place in negro loop October 9, 1956 September 23, 2023 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/123272882/grambling-beats-wiley-at-dallas-by-5120/ The Shreveport Journal Grambling beats Wiley at Dallas by 51–20 score October 15, 1956 September 23, 2023 Newspapers.com October 20 l y y 1956 Alcorn A&M Braves Alcorn A&M Henderson Stadium Lorman, MS 14–18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-advocate-braves-upset-wiley-coll/132277547/ Jackson Advocate Braves upset Wiley College October 27, 1956 September 23, 2023 Newspapers.com October 27 w y y 1956 Bishop Tigers Bishop Tiger Field Marshall, TX 61–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-marshall-news-messenger/58555481/ Wiley stomps rivals 61–0 The Marshall News Messenger October 28, 1956 September 23, 2023 Newspapers.com November 3 w y Langston Wiley Field Marshall, TX 12–2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-wiley-bashes-langston-122/132277844/ The Shreveport Times Wiley bashes Langston, 12–2 November 4, 1956 September 23, 2023 Newspapers.com November 10 l y Southern Municipal Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 13–20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-louisiana-weekly-jaguars-rally-to-be/132278073/ The Louisiana Weekly Jaguars rally to beat Wiley 20–13 November 17, 1956 September 23, 2023 Newspapers.com November 17 t y y 1956 Jackson Tigers Jackson Alumni Stadium Jackson, MS 20–20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-marshall-news-messenger-wildcats-tie/132278265/ The Marshall News Messenger Wildcats tie Saturday foe November 18, 1956 September 23, 2023 Newspapers.com November 24 w y Texas College Steer Stadium Tyler, TX 20–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-marshall-news-messenger-wiley-remain/132278399/ The Marshall News Messenger Wiley remains in loop race November 25, 1956 September 23, 2023 Newspapers.com December 1 w y Prairie View A&M State Fair Stadium Shreveport, LA 27–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-call-wiley-wildcats-wallop-prairie-v/132278592/ The Call Wiley Wildcats wallop Prairie View Cats, 27–0 December 7, 1956 September 23, 2023 Newspapers.com References Wiley Category:Wiley Wildcats football seasons Category:Southwestern Athletic Conference football champion seasons Wiley Wildcats football