1942 Clemson Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1942 Clemson Tigers football Southern Conference SoCon 3–6–1 2–3–1 Frank Howard 3rd Charlie Wright Memorial Stadium The 1942 Clemson Tigers football team was an American football that represented Clemson College as a member of the Southern Conference during the 1942 college football season. In their third season under head coach Frank Howard, the Tigers compiled a 3–6–1 record (2–3–1 against conference opponents), finished ninth in the conference, and were outscored by a total of 138 to 100.1942 Clemson Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 1, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/1942-schedule.html2016 Media Guide https://issuu.com/clemsontigers/docs/2016_guide clemsontigers.com Clemson Athletics June 23, 2017 200–208 PDF 2016 Memorial Stadium was inaugurated September 19 with a win against 1942 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian College. Clemson's 200th win came on Big Thursday against South Carolina. Charlie Wright was the team captain. The team's statistical leaders included tailback Marion Butler with 504 passing yards, 616 rushing yards and 36 points scored (6 touchdowns).Clemson 1960 Football Media Guide Clemson University 1960 40–41 https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1076&context=fball_media End Chip Clark was selected as a first-team player on the 1942 All-Southern Conference football team.Clemson 1960 Football Media Guide, p. 22. Clemson was ranked at No. 89 (out of 590 college and military teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System for 1942.Litkenhous Rates Georgia No. 1, Ohio State No. 2 Twin City Sentinel Dr. E. E. Litkenhous December 16, 1942 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123106326/litkenhous-rates-georgia-no-1-ohio/ Newspapers.com Schedule 1942 AP y y September 19 1942 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian<ncg> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 32–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-clemson-tigers-roll-over-hose/137232755/ The State Clemson Tigers roll over Hose, 32 to 13 September 10, 1942 December 22, 2023 Newspapers.com September 26 vs VMI City Stadium Lynchburg, VA T 0–0 3,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91753927/clemson-and-vmi-tie-0-to-0/ The Greenville News Clemson and VMI tie, 0 to 0 September 27, 1942 January 3, 2022 Newspapers.com October 3 vs NC State American Legion Memorial Stadium Charlotte, NC (rivalry) L 6–7 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-nc-state-edges-out/137224317/ The Birmingham News N.C. State edges out Clemson Tigers, 7–6 October 4, 1942 December 22, 2023 Newspapers.com October 10 at Boston College<ncg> Fenway Park Boston, MA (rivalry) L 7–14 18,500–23,400 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-eagles-take-clemson/137232933/ The Atlanta Journal Eagles take Clemson by 14–7 score October 11, 1942 December 22, 2023 Newspapers.com October 22 at South Carolina State Fair Grounds Stadium Columbia, SC (rivalry) W 18–6 22,000 Thousands Look On As Clemson Triumphs Over Carolina; Butler Sparkles in Tiger's Win, 18-6 The Greenville News Scoop Latimer October 23, 1942 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36747096/thousands_look_on_as_clemson_triumphs/ Newspapers.com October 31 at Wake Forest Groves Stadium Wake Forest, NC L 6–19 4,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wilmington-morning-star-demon-deacon/137223252/ The Wilmington Morning Star Demon Deacons overtake Clemson to win 19 to 6 November 1, 1942 December 22, 2023 Newspapers.com November 7 George Washington Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC L 0–7 3,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70804802/colonials-vanquish-clemson-tigs-70/ The Charlotte Observer Colonials vanquish Clemson Tigs, 7–0 November 8, 1942 February 14, 2021 Newspapers.com November 14 at Jacksonville NAS<ncg> Mason Field Jacksonville, FL L 6–24 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-clemson-loses-24-6/17922221/ The Greenville News Clemson loses, 24–6: Naval all-stars unrobe too much for Tiger team November 15, 1942 December 22, 2023 Newspapers.com November 21 Furman Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 12–7 12,000 Clemson Tigers eke out 12 to 7 win over Furman https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109452723/clemson-tigers-eke-out-12-to-7-win-over/ Asheville Citizen-Times November 22, 1942 September 12, 2022 Newspapers.com November 28 at No. 16 Auburn Auburn Stadium Auburn, AL (rivalry) L 13–41 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 October 1, 2023 Newspapers.com References Clemson Category:Clemson Tigers football seasons Clemson Tigers football