1896 Columbian Orange and Blue football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1896 Columbian Orange and Blue football Independent 2–1 Graham Nichols 1st The 1896 Columbian Orange and Blue football team was an American football team that represented Columbian University (now known as George Washington University) as an independent during the 1896 college football season. In first second season under head coach Graham Nichols, the team compiled a 2–1 record. Schedule October 30 w Central High School Columbia A.C. Field Washington, DC 22–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71075761/centrals-were-defeated/ The Washington Times Centrals were defeated October 31, 1896 February 15, 2021 Newspapers.com November 14 No contest y 1896 St. John's Johnnies St. John's (MD) Annapolis, MD https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71078957/game-cancelled/ The Washington Times Game cancelled November 13, 1902 February 15, 2021 Newspapers.com November 21 w y Episcopal High School Alexandria, VA 40–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71077017/columbian-40-episcopal-0/ The Washington Times Columbian 40, Episcopal 0 November 22, 1896 February 15, 2021 Newspapers.com November 26 Thursday l y 1896 Gallaudet Bison Gallaudet Kendall Green Washington, DC 8–10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71078019/won-by-gallaudet-columbian-college/ The Washington Times Won by Gallaudet - Columbian College defeated at Kendall Green 10 to 8 November 27, 1896 February 15, 2021 Newspapers.com References Columbian Category:George Washington Colonials football seasons Columbian Orange and Blue football