1954 Luther Norse football team

American college football season February 2026 July 2024 1954 Luther Norse football Iowa Conference Iowa 9–0 6–0 Edsel Schweizer 3rd Iowa Conference champion The 1954 Luther Norse football team was an American football team that represented Luther College as a member of the Iowa Conference during the 1954 college football season. In their third year under head coach Edsel Schweizer, the Norse compiled a perfect 9–0 record (6–0 in conference games), won the conference championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 312 to 78.Grid Records https://www.newspapers.com/clip/42120575/the_des_moines_register/ The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa November 15, 1954 14 Newspapers.com Luther ranked fifth in the NAIA with an average of 395.5 yards of total offense (350 rushing, 45 passing) per game. On defense, Luther ranked third in the NAIA, limited opponents to an average of 66 rushing yards and 79 passing yards per game.Luther's Average 395 Yards a Game Waterloo Daily Courier November 19, 1954 20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-luthers-average-395-yards-a/144122175/ Newspapers.com Six Luther players were selected as first-team players on the 1954 All-Iowa Conference football team: quarterback Dick Rundle; fullback Jack Schultz; halfback Don Nesheim; guards Bob Lee and Bob Pederson; tackle and Charles Engen. Two others received second-team honors: center Bill Losen and end Ken Vinge. Tackle Gene Ersland received honorable mention.Luther Gets 6, Wartburg 3 on All-Loop Waterloo Daily Courier November 30, 1954 18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-luther-gets-6-wartburg-3-on/144120767/ Newspapers.com Rundle and Schultz were selected as team captains for 1955.Schultz, Rundle Luther Captains The Cedar Rapids Gazette November 21, 1954 Sports 5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-schultz-rundle/144121386/ Newspapers.com Nesheim led the team with 808 rushing yards and an average of 8.8 yards per carry. Schultz led the team in scoring with 72 points on 12 touchdowns. Rundle led in passing, completing 16 of 40 passes for 268 yards, three interceptions, and three touchdowns. Schedule y y September 17 at 1954 Simpson Redmen Simpson Indianola, IA W 26-0 Luther Pins 26-0 Defeat On Simpson The Des Moines Register September 18, 1954 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-luther-pins-26-0/144119091/ Newspapers.comLuther Ground Attac Routs Simpson, 26 to 0 The Cedar Rapids Gazette September 18, 1954 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-luther-ground-attac-routs-si/144119405/ Newspapers.com September 25 1954 Northland Lumberjacks Northland<ncg> Decorah, IA W 40-18 Luther Rolls Past Northland, 40-18 The Des Moines Register September 26, 1954 7S https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-luther-rolls-pas/144119899/ Newspapers.com October 2 at 1954 Buena Vista Beavers Buena Vista Storm Lake, IA W 19-0 Luther Beats Beavers, 19-0 The Cedar Rapids Gazette October 3, 1954 Sports 3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-luther-beats-beavers-19-0/144077897/ Newspapers.com October 9 at 1954 Upper Iowa Peacocks Upper Iowa Fayette, IA W 32-13 Luther 32-13 Victor Over Upper Iowa The Des Moines Register October 10, 1954 9S https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-luther-32-13-vic/144078084/ Newspapers.com October 16 1954 Wartburg Knights Wartburg<hc> Decorah, IA W 28-7 Luther Rips Wartburg, 28-7: Norsemen Take Loop Lead The Des Moines Register October 17, 1954 6S https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-luther-rips-wart/144077478/ Newspapers.com October 23 1954 Iowa Wesleyan Tigers Iowa Wesleyan Decorah, IA W 42-14 4,000 Luther Routs Wesleyan For Sixth in Row, 42-14 The Cedar Rapids Gazette October 24, 1954 Sports 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-luther-routs-wesleyan-for-si/144076972/ Newspapers.comLuther Staggers Wesleyan, 42-14: Sixth in Row As Norsemen Near Crown the Des Moines Register October 24, 1954 10S https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-luther-staggers/144077212/ Newspapers.com October 30 at 1954 Augustana (Illinois) Vikings Augustana (IL)<ncg> Ericson Field Rock Island, IL W 48-13 Luther Spoils Augie Homecoming, 48-13: Visitors Rip Viking Line In Easy Win The Rock Island Argus Dick Collins November 1, 1954 21 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-rock-island-argus-luther-spoils-augi/144076702/ Newspapers.com November 6 1954 Central Dutch Central (IA) Decorah, IA W 32-7 Luther Clinches Loop Title 32-6; Trails Once 7-6 Waterloo Sunday Courier November 7, 1954 44 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-luther-clinches-loop-title/144076118/ Newspapers.com November 13 1954 Loras Duhawks Loras<ncg> Decorah, IA W 45-6 Luther Defeats Loras Team 45-6 Council Bluffs Nonpareil November 14, 1954 9B https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-nonpareil-luther-defeats-loras/144075825/ Newspapers.com References Luther Category:Luther Norse football seasons Category:American Rivers Conference football champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Luther Norse football