1931 Southern Conference football season

August 2023 1931 Southern Conference football season College football NCAA Regular Season Tulane 23 September 19, 1931through January 1, 1933 Football 1930 1932 The 1931 Southern Conference football season was the college football games played by the member schools of the Southern Conference as part of the 1931 college football season. The season began on September 19. In the annual Rose Bowl game, the SoCon champion Tulane Green Wave lost to the PCC champion USC Trojans 21–12. The Georgia Bulldogs suffered their only two losses to Tulane and USC. It was Wallace Wade's first year as Duke head coach. Regular season Index to colors and formattingNon-conference matchup; SoCon member wonNon-conference matchup; SoCon member lostNon-conference matchup; tieConference matchup SoCon teams in bold. Week One Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference September 19Western Kentucky State TeachersOle MissHemingway Stadium • Oxford, MississippiW 13–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103181158/western-gives-ole-miss-scare/ The Lexington Herald Western gives Ole Miss scare September 20, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 19Jacksonville StateSewaneeMcGee Field • Sewanee, TennesseeW 18–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83338304/sewanee-takes-first-test-from-jacksonvil/ The Birmingham News Sewanee takes first test from Jacksonville, 18–0 September 20, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 19RoanokeVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaW 18–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103179534/roanoke-holds-cavaliers-to-180-decision/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Roanoke holds Cavaliers to 18–0 decision September 20, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 191931 Hampden–Sydney Tigers Hampden–SydneyVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, VirginiaW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90885229/vmi-defeats-hampdensydney-by-a-close/ The Index-Journal V.M.I. defeats Hampden–Sydney by a close score September 20, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Two Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceSeptember 25Birmingham–SouthernAuburnCramton Bowl • Montgomery, AlabamaW 24–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72313750/driving-backs-carry-auburn-to-246/ The Montgomery Advertiser Driving backs carry Auburn to 24–6 win over Southern September 26, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 26Howard (AL)Alabama Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, AlabamaW 42–65,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71692288/tide-gains-momentum-as-minutes-pass-in/ The Birmingham News Tide gains momentum as minutes pass in 42–6 win September 27, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 251931 Presbyterian Blue Hose PresbyterianClemsonRiggs Field • Calhoun, South CarolinaT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103181903/blue-stockings-tie-clemson-in-big-upset/ The Columbia Record Blue Stockings tie Clemson in big upset September 26, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 26LSUTCUAmon G. Carter Stadium • Fort Worth, TXL 3–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103200385/tcu-field-goal-beats-louisiana-state/ Corpus Christi Caller-Times T.C.U. field goal beats Louisiana State in third period September 27, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 261931 Washington College Shoremen Washington CollegeMarylandByrd Stadium • College Park, MarylandW 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87189063/maryland-tops-washington-college-13-0/ Maryland tops Washington College, 13–0 The Baltimore Sun September 27, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 26Mississippi A&M1931 Millsaps Majors MillsapsAlumni Field • Jackson, MississippiW 10–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103178299/aggies-come-from-behind-to-defeat-millsa/ The Clarion-Ledger Aggies come from behind to defeat Millsaps by 10 to 7 September 26, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 26Wake ForestNorth Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium • Chapel Hill, North Carolina W 37–010,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103197786/tarheels-show-early-season-strength-by-d/ The Greenville News Tarheels show early season strength by downing Deacon eleven of Wake Forest, 37–0 September 27, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 26DavidsonNC StateWorld War Memorial Stadium • Greensboro, North CarolinaW 18–77,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102139751/state-college-pack-gets-187-win-over-d/ The News and Observer State college 'Pack gets 18–7 win over Davidson September 27, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 261931 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tennessee TechSewaneeMcGee Field • Sewanee, TennesseeW 24–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83338423/sewanee-bengals-defeat-poly-247/ The Chattanooga Times Sewanee Bengals defeat Poly, 24–7 September 27, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 26DukeSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaSCAR 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93605160/duke-beaten-by-south-carolina-in-opener/ The Atlanta Constitution Duke beaten by South Carolina in opener, 7–0 September 27, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 261931 Maryville Scots Maryville (TN)TennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeW 33–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78576265/shack-allen-brilliant/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel M'Ever flashes form as Vols beat Scots 33–0 September 27, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 26Ole Miss Tulane Tulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaTUL 31–012,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103181332/tulane-submerges-ole-miss-310-in-roug/ The Montgomery Advertiser Tulane submerges Ole Miss, 31–0, in rough game at New Orleans September 27, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 26Western Kentucky State TeachersVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeW 52–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103197910/vandy-extended-to-conquer-n-carolina/ The Montgomery Advertiser Hilltoppers bow to Vanderbilt by score of 52 to 6 September 27, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 261931 Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets Randolph–MaconVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaT 7–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103179665/virginia-tied-by-first-foe/ The Baltimore Sun Virginia tied by first foe September 27, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 26RichmondVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, VirginiaL 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90885415/cadets-drop-hard-fought-battle-7-to-0/ Richmond Times Dispatch Cadets drop hard-fought battle, 7 to 0 September 27, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 261931 King Tornado King (TN)VPIMiles Stadium • Blacksburg, Virginia W 33–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103182664/vpi-easily-victor-over-king-college/ The Knoxville News Sentinel V. P. I. easily victor over King College September 27, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comSeptember 26Hampden–SydneyWashington & LeeStadium Field • Lynchburg, VirginiaW 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103195747/generals-rout-tigers-320/ The Charlotte News Generals rout Tigers, 32–0 September 28, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Three Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 3Ole MissAlabamaDenny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, AlabamaALA 55–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71692681/powerful-tide-team-crushes/ The Montgomery Advertiser Powerful Tide team crushes Mississippians, 55 to 6 October 4, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 3ClemsonTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TNTENN 44–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83028867/vols-smother-clemson-440/ The Greenville News Vols smother Clemson, 44–0 October 4, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 3VMIDukeDuke Stadium • Durham, North CarolinaDUKE 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90885580/duke-trims-virginia-cadets-130/ The News and Observer Duke trims Virginia Cadets, 13–0 October 4, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 3FloridaNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North Carolina FLA 34–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102139864/gators-slash-wolfpack-up-to-win-340/ Pensacola News Journal Gators slash Wolfpack up to win, 34–0 October 4, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 3VPI GeorgiaSanford Field • Athens, Georgia UGA 40–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103182764/georgia-smothers-virginia-poly-400/ The Bristol Herald Courier Georgia smothers Virginia Poly, 40–0 October 4, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.com October 3South CarolinaGeorgia Tech Grant Field • Atlanta, Georgia GT 25–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93605492/tech-gets-long-end-of-scoring-game-with/ The State Tech gets long end of scoring game with Carolina October 4, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 3Maryville (TN)KentuckyMcLean Stadium • Lexington, Kentucky W 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103200956/scots-play-wildcats-great-game-but-lose/ The Knoxville Journal Scots play Wildcats great game, but lose October 4, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 3Spring HillLSUTiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, Louisiana W 35–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100368452/lsu-tigers-beat-spring-hill-by-score/ The Shreveport Times L.S.U. Tigers beat Spring Hill by score of 35–0 October 5, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 3VirginiaMarylandByrd Stadium • College Park, MarylandMD 7–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103179853/maryland-wins-hot-tilt-from-virginia-76/ The Charlotte Observer Maryland wins hot tilt from Virginia 7–6 October 4, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 3Mississippi CollegeMississippi A&MScott Field • Starkville, MississippiL 6–2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103178556/choctaws-upset-miss-aggies-62/ The Montgomery Advertiser Choctaws upset Miss. Aggies, 6–2 October 4, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 3SewaneeSouthwestern (TN)Fargason Field • Memphis, TennesseeT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83338698/sewanee-is-held-to-scoreless-tie/ The Knoxville Journal Sewanee is held to scoreless tie October 4, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 3Texas A&MTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaW 7–0 Tulane defeats Texas Aggies, 7 to 0, in muddy battle Wichita Daily Times October 4, 1931 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103540516/tulane-defeats-texas-aggies-7-to-0-in/ December 3, 2023 Newspapers.com October 3North CarolinaVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeVAN 13–67,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103198447/hilltoppers-bow-to-vanderbilt-by-score-o/ The Messenger and Inquirer Vandy extended to conquer N. Carolina October 4, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 3DavidsonWashington & LeeWilson Field • Lexington, VirginiaL 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103195845/davidson-wins-over-generals-70/ The News and Observer Davidson wins over Generals, 7–0 October 4, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Four Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference October 10Alabama Mississippi A&MGreer Memorial Field • Meridian, MississippiALA 53–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71694140/alabama-swamps-aggies-530-with-subs/ The Birmingham News Alabama swamps Aggies, 53–0 with subs shining October 11, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 10WisconsinAuburnCamp Randall Stadium • Madison, WIT 7–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103198982/badgers-held-to-77-deadlock/ The Wisconsin State Journal Badgers held to 7–7 deadlock October 11, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 10ClemsonNC StateCentral High School Stadium • Charlotte, North CarolinaCLEM 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102140000/clemson-records-firt-score-to-defeat-sta/ The Charlotte News Clemson records first score to defeat State October 11, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 10VillanovaDukeDuke Stadium • Durham, North CarolinaW 18–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103199440/villanova-loses-to-duke-180/ Allentown Morning Call Villanova loses to Duke, 18–0 October 11, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 10North CarolinaFloridaFlorida Field • Gainesville, FLT 0–08,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103197985/gators-and-tarheels-battle-to-scoreless/ Miami Daily News Gators and Tarheels battle to scoreless tie October 11, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.com October 10GeorgiaYale Yale Bowl • New Haven, Connecticut W 26–770,000Yale Bows To Georgia By 26 To 7 The Hartford Courant October 11, 1931 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16342016/yale_bows_to_georgia_by_26_to_7/ December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 10Carnegie TechGeorgia Tech Grant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaL 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103194861/carnegie-tech-beats-georgia-tech-13-to/ The Los Angeles Times Carnegie Tech beats Georgia Tech, 13 to 0 October 11, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 10South CarolinaLSUTiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LouisianaLSU 19–12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93605799/south-carolina-loses-early-lead-to-be-be/ The Index-Journal South Carolina loses early lead to be beaten by L.S.U. October 11, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 10NavyMarylandGriffith Stadium • Washington, D. C.W 6–016,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87189268/terps-gain-first-victory-over-navy/ Terps gain first victory over Navy The Sunday Star October 11, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 10 Ole MissTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeTENN 38–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83028934/vols-defeat-ole-miss-380-with-long-runs/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Vols defeat Ole Miss 38–0 with long runs October 11, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 10Spring HillTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaW 40–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100368626/green-wave-scores-easy-victory/ The Shreveport Times Green Wave scores easy victory October 11, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 10VanderbiltOhio StateOhio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio W 26–21 24,920https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103198553/vanderbilts-first-half-beats-ohio-state/ The Des Moines Register Vanderbilt's first half beats Ohio State, 26–21 October 11, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 10SewaneeVirginiaLambeth Field • Charlottesville, VirginiaSEW 3–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83339071/jeffries-dropkick-enables-sewanee-to-de/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Jeffries' dropkick enables Sewanee to defeat Cavaliers by 3 to 0 October 11, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 10The CitadelVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, Virginia T 13–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90885739/citadel-gets-tie-with-vmi-1313/ The Miami Herald Citadel gets tie with V.M.I., 13–13 October 11, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 10DavidsonVPIMiles Stadium • Blacksburg, VirginiaW 18–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103182881/vpi-overpowers-davidson-to-win-18-to/ The Charlotte News V.P.I. overpowers Davidson to win 18 to 6 October 11, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 10Washington & LeeKentuckyMcLean Stadium • Lexington, KentuckyUK 45–06,500https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103195950/kelly-leads-cats-to-450-triumph/ The Evansville Courier and Journal Kelly leads Cats to 45–0 triumph October 11, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Five Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference October 16Clemson The CitadelFlorence Memorial Stadium • Florence, South Carolina L 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103181994/citadel-wins-over-clemson/ The Atlanta Constitution Citadel wins over Clemson October 17, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 16Wake ForestNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North CarolinaL 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102140223/wake-forest-gridders-defeat-state-60/ The News and Observer Wake Forest gridders defeat State, 6–0, in fair week clash October 16, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 17AlabamaTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeTENN 25–023,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71694601/tennessee-routs-crimson-tide-25-to-0/ The Knoxville Journal Tennessee routs Crimson Tide, 25 to 0 October 18, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 17AuburnGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaAUB 13–0 17,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103194962/auburn-plainsmen-ride-over-tech-by-13-to/ Nashville Banner Auburn Plainsmen ride over Tech by 13 to 0 score October 18, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 17DavidsonDukeRichardson Field • Davidson, North CarolinaT 0–05,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103199549/davidsons-scrappy-wildcats-battle-duke/ The Greenville News Davidson's scrappy Wildcats battle Duke Devils to scoreless tie October 18, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.com October 17FloridaSyracuseArchbold Stadium • Syracuse, New YorkL 33–1214,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-times-syracuse-in-easy-win/136235977/ The Buffalo Times Syracuse in easy win October 18, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 17GeorgiaNorth CarolinaKenan Memorial Stadium • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaUGA 32–718,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103198059/georgia-routs-carolina/ The Atlanta Constitution Georgia routs Carolina October 18, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 17Mississippi A&MLSUTiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LouisianaLSU 31–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103178741/louisiana-tigers-in-easy-victory-over-mi/ The Shreveport Times Louisiana Tigers in easy victory over Mississippi October 18, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 17Kentucky MarylandByrd Stadium • College Park, MarylandT 6–6> 10,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87189369/maryland-ties-kentucky-team/ Maryland ties Kentucky team The Baltimore Sun October 18, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 17SewaneeChattanoogaChamberlain Field • Chattanooga, TennesseeW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83339308/joe-gee-splits-through-moccasins-for-47/ The Chattanooga Times Joe Gee splits through Moccasins for 47-yard jaunt and Sewanee wins, 6 to 0 October 18, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 17TulaneVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeTUL 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103198613/vanderbilt-beaten-by-tulane-19-to-0/ The Atlanta Constitution Vanderbilt beaten by Tulane, 19 to 0 October 18, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 17VMIVirginiaScott Stadium • Charlottesville, VirginiaVMI 18–3 Keydets trounce Virginia eleven with ease, 18 to 3 Daily Press October 16, 1931 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90886018/keydets-trounce-virginia-eleven-with-eas/ December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 17William & MaryVPICity Stadium • Richmond, VirginiaT 6–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103183000/william-and-mary-holds-gobblers-to-deadl/ Daily Press William and Mary holds Gobblers to deadlock score, 6–6 October 18, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 17Washington & LeeWest VirginiaLaidley Field • Charleston, West VirginiaL 19–012,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103196042/mountaineers-defeat-wl/ The Pittsburgh Press Mountaineers defeat W&L October 18, 1931 December 3, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Six Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 22ClemsonSouth CarolinaState Fairgrounds • Columbia, South CarolinaSCAR 21–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36736694/gamecock_defeat_fighting_tigers_in_fair/ Gamecock defeat Fighting Tigers in Fair Classic 21–0 The Greenville News Carl Weimer October 23, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 22Wake ForestDukeDuke Stadium • Durham, North CarolinaW 28–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103199636/duke-bests-wake-forest-280/ The News and Observer Duke bests Wake Forest, 28–0 October 24, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 24SewaneeAlabamaLegion Field • Birmingham, AlabamaALA 33–05,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71694931/alabama-piles-up-330-score-on-sewanee/ Chattanooga Daily Times Alabama piles up 33–0 score on Sewanee October 25, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 24AuburnFloridaFairfield Stadium • Jacksonville, FloridaFLA 13–1215,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103199070/gators-halt-auburn-comeback-1312/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Gators halt Auburn comeback, 13–12 October 25, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 24VanderbiltGeorgiaSanford Stadium • Athens, GeorgiaUGA 9–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103198694/georgia-beats-two-vanderbilt-threats-bef/ The Chattanooga Times Georgia beats two Vanderbilt threats before smashing its way to 9–0 triumph October 25, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 24Georgia TechTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaTUL 33–017,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103195028/tulane-wins-easily-over-tech/ The News and Observer Tulane wins easily over Tech October 25, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 24VPIKentuckyMcLean Stadium • Lexington, KentuckyUK 20–66,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103183167/kentucky-beats-vpi-eleven-206/ The Birmingham News Kentucky beats V.P.I. eleven, 20–6 October 25, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 24ArkansasLSUState Fair Stadium • Shreveport, LouisianaW 13–69,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103200524/louisiana-shades-arkansas-13-to-6/ The Daily Times Louisiana shades Arkansas, 13 to 6 October 25, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 24MarylandVMICity Stadium • Richmond, Virginia MD 41–20 V.M.I. loses to Maryland The Baltimore Sun October 25, 1931 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90886169/vmi-loses-to-maryland/ December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 24Ole MissSouthwestern (TN)Fargason Field • Memphis, Tennessee T 20–20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103181423/ole-miss-tied/ The Charlotte Observer Ole Miss tied October 25, 1931 June 4, 2022 Newspapers.comOctober 24TennesseeNorth CarolinaKenan Memorial Stadium • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaTENN 7–012,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83031414/north-carolina-holds-tennessee-to-70-sc/ The Charlotte News North Carolina holds Tennessee to 7–0 score October 25, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 24VirginiaWashington & LeeWilson Field • Lexington, VirginiaW&L18–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103180082/washington-lee-defeats-virginia-cavali/ The Daily News Leader Washington & Lee defeats Virginia Cavaliers, 18–0 October 25, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Seven Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 29South CarolinaThe CitadelCounty Fairgrounds • Orangeburg, South CarolinaW 26–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93606052/gamecocks-overpower-citadel-cadets-26-t/ The Greenville News Gamecocks overpower Citadel Cadets, 26 to 7 October 30, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 30Ole MissMarquetteMarquette Stadium • Milwaukee, WisconsinL 13–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17676247/marquette_wins_on_long_pass_late_in_game/ Marquette wins on long pass late in game The Daily Northwestern October 31, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 31KentuckyAlabamaDenny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, AlabamaALA 9–710,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71695316/fumble-and-blocked-kick-beat-kentucky/ The Courier-Journal Fumble and blocked kick beat Kentucky, 9–7 November 1, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 31Spring HillAuburnDrake Field • Auburn, AlabamaW 27–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100369026/auburn-takes-to-air-to-grab-east-277-vi/ The Montgomery Advertiser Auburn takes to air to grab east 27–7 victory over Spring Hill November 1, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 31DukeTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeTENN 25–212,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83031549/duke-weakens-in-second-half-as-vols-win/ The Charlotte Observer Duke weakens in second half as Vols win, 25–2 November 1, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 31GeorgiaFloridaFlorida Field • Gainesville, FloridaUGA 33–020,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/6032301/bluefield_daily_telegraph/ Georgia thumps Florida Gators November 1, 1931 Bluefield Daily Telegraph December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 31MarylandVPIMiles Stadium • Blacksburg, VirginiaMD 20–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87189509/maryland-beats-vpi/ Maryland Beats V.P.I. The Times Dispatch November 1, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 31North CarolinaNC StateRiddick Stadium • Raleigh, North CarolinaUNC 18–1512,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102140512/carolina-ekes-out-18-to-15-win-over-stat/ The Charlotte Observer Carolina ekes out 18 to 15 win over State Pack November 1, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 31Mississippi A&MTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaTUL 59–74,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103178963/tulane-plunges-to-victory-through-aggie/ Nashville Banner Tulane plunges to victory through Aggie forewall November 1, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 31VanderbiltGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaVAN 49–710,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103195086/vanderbilt-wins-over-tech-497/ The Birmingham News Vanderbilt wins over Tech, 49–7 November 1, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 31VMIDavidsonRichardson Field • Davidson, North CarolinaL 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90886351/davidson-upsets-vmi-7-to-0-in-thrilli/ The Charlotte News Davidson upsets V.M.I. 7 to 0 in thrilling game November 1, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comOctober 31Washington & LeeWilliam & MaryBain Field • Norfolk, Virginia T 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103196413/generals-outplay-william-and-mary-but-ar/ The Birmingham News Generals outplay William and Mary but are held, 0–0 November 1, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Eight Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 6VPIWashington & LeeMaher Field • Roanoke, VirginiaW&L 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103196566/sawyers-80-yard-dash-on-intercepted-pas/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Sawyers' 80-yard dash on intercepted pass nets W. & L. 6–0 win November 8, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 7FloridaAlabamaLegion Field • Birmingham, AlabamaALA 41–07,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71695611/powerful-alabama-eleven-crushes-gators/ St. Petersburg Times Powerful Alabama eleven crushes Gators, 41–0 November 8, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.com November 7TulaneAuburnCramton Bowl • Montgomery, AlabamaTUL 27–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103199165/tulane-trounces-auburn-gridders/ The News and Observer Tulane trounces Auburn gridders November 8, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 7ClemsonVMIBain Field • Norfolk, VirginiaVMI 7–6 V.M.I. noses out Clemson, 7–6, in overhead attack The Birmingham News November 8, 1931 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90886468/vmi-noses-out-clemson-76-in-overhe/ December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 7GeorgiaNYUYankee Stadium • Bronx, New YorkW 7–665,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69371930/georgia-jinxes-violets/ Daily News Georgia jinxes Violets November 8, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 7DukeKentuckyMcLean Stadium • Lexington, KentuckyDUKE 7–012,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103199819/duke-conquers-kentucky-by-score-of-7-to/ The Messenger and Inquirer Duke conquers Kentucky by score of 7 to 0 November 15, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 7LSUArmyMichie Stadium • West Point, NYL 20–015,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103200612/army-blanches-louisiana-tigers/ The State Army blanches Louisiana Tigers November 8, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 7SewaneeOle MissHemingway Stadium • Oxford, MississippiSEW 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83339750/sewanee-upsets-ole-miss-by-70/ The Montgomery Advertiser Sewanee upsets Ole Miss by 7–0 November 8, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 7NC StateMississippi A&MScott Field • Starkville, MississippiNCST 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102140639/nc-state-beats-aggies-score-60/ The Birmingham News N.C. State beats Aggies, score 6–0 November 8, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 7North CarolinaGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaT 19–19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103195150/tornadotar-heels-tie-in-offensive-battl/ The Knoxville Journal Tornado–Tar Heels tie in offensive battle November 8, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 7FurmanSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaW 27–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93606260/carolina-outplays-furman-to-win-state-fo/ The Sunday Record Carolina outplays Furman to win state football title November 8, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 71931 Carson–Newman Eagles Carson–NewmanTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeW 31–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83031677/tennessee-reserves-defeat-carsonnewman/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Tennessee reserves defeat Carson–Newman Eagles 31 to 0 November 8, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 7MarylandVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeVAN 39–12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103198777/vanderbilt-fires-heavy-artillery-to-blas/ The Knoxville Journal Vanderbilt fires heavy artillery to blast Maryland's title hopes, 39–12 November 8, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 7VirginiaColumbiaBaker Field • New York City, New YorkL 27–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103180353/columbia-lions-rend-cavaliers/ The State Columbia Lions rend Cavaliers November 8, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Nine Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 14ClemsonAlabamaCramton Bowl • Montgomery, AlabamaALA 74–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71695921/bama-team-shows-finesse-in-routing/ The Montgomery Advertiser Bama team shows finesse in routing Clemson by 74–7 November 15, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 14SewaneeAuburnLegion Field • Birmingham, AlabamaAUB 12–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83339960/auburn-plays-consistent-game-to-beat-sew/ The Birmingham News Auburn plays consistent game to beat Sewanee, 12–0 November 15, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 14South CarolinaFloridaPlant Field • Tampa, FloridaT 6–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/6032516/florence_morning_news/ Florence Morning News 2 November 15, 1931 Semi-tropical sun slows up close affair December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 14Georgia TechPennFranklin Field • Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaL 13–12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103195197/pennsy-noses-out-win-over-ga-tech/ Daily Press Pennsy noses out win over Ga. Tech November 15, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 14KentuckyVMIAlumni Field • Lexington, VirginiaUK 20–12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90886621/kelly-leads-kentucky-to-20-to-12-victory/ The Paducah Sun-Democrat Kelly leads Kentucky to 20 to 12 victory over V.M.I. November 15, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 14LSUOle MissMunicipal Stadium • Jackson, MississippiLSU 26–3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103181701/lsu-rallies-to-lock-ole-miss-263/ The Birmingham News L.S.U. rallies to lock Ole Miss, 26–3 November 15, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 14Southwestern (TN)Mississippi A&MScott Field • Starkville, MississippiW 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103179088/mississippi-aggies-nip-southwestern/ Chattanooga Daily Times Mississippi Aggies nip Southwestern November 15, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 14DavidsonNorth CarolinaKenan Memorial Stadium • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaW 20–07,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103198140/davidson-is-trounced-by-tarheels-20-to/ The Sunday Record Davidson is trounced by Tarheels, 20 to 0 November 15, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 14NC StateDukeDuke Stadium • Durham, North CarolinaNCST 14–05,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102140803/state-wolfpack-licks-duke/ The News and Observer State Wolfpack licks Duke November 15, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 14TulaneGeorgiaSanford Stadium • Athens, GeorgiaTUL 20–735,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103201582/tulane-blasts-georgia-hopes-207/ The Birmingham News Tulane blasts Georgia hopes, 20–7 November 15, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.com November 14VanderbiltTennesseeShields–Watkins Field • Knoxville, TennesseeTENN 21–725,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83031820/tennessee-passes-beat-vanderbilt/ Nashville Banner Tennessee passes beat Vanderbilt November 15, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 14 VirginiaVPIScott Stadium • Charlottesville, VirginiaT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103180595/techmen-battle-cavaliers-to-tie-at-scott/ Daily Press Techmen battle Cavaliers to tie at Scott Stadium November 15, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 14Washington & LeePrincetonPalmer Stadium • Princeton, New JerseyL 6–013,000Virginia General humble Princeton Chattanooga Daily Times November 15, 1931 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99581781/virginia-general-humble-princeton/ December 4, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Ten Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 21AuburnGeorgiaMemorial Stadium • Columbus, GeorgiaUGA 12–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103199273/georgia-licks-game-auburn-team-126/ The Charlotte Observer Georgia licks game Auburn team, 12–6 November 22, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 21FloridaGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaGT 23–010,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103195266/golden-tornado-routs-gators/ The State Golden Tornado routs Gators November 22, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 21North CarolinaDukeDuke Stadium • Durham, North CarolinaT 0–022,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103198217/duke-and-carolina-battle-to-scoreless-ti/ The Charlotte News Duke and Carolina battle to scoreless tie November 22, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 21Washington & LeeMarylandByrd Stadium • College Park, MarylandMD 13–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103196839/old-liners-trounce-washington-and-lee-ge/ Daily Press Old Liners trounce Washington and Lee Generals by 13 to 7 November 22, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 21NC StateSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaSCAR 21–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93606469/south-carolina-defeats-nc-state-21-to/ The Charlotte Observer South Carolina defeats N.C. State, 21 to 0 November 22, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 21SewaneeTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaTUL 40–08,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83340169/hodgins-leading-scorer-as-tulane-beats-s/ The Shreveport Times Hodgins leading scorer as Tulane beats Sewanee November 22, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Eleven Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 26AlabamaVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TennesseeALA 14–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71696569/tide-takes-high-rank-by-beating-vandy/ The Birmingham News Tide takes high rank by beating Vandy, 14–6 November 27, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 26South CarolinaAuburnCramton Bowl • Montgomery, AlabamaAUB 13–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93606618/auburn-ends-season-by-whipping-strong-ga/ The Montgomery Advertiser Auburn ends season by whipping strong Gamecocks November 27, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 26ClemsonFurmanManly Field • Greenville, South CarolinaT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103182233/furman-held-to-tie-by-clemson/ The News and Observer Furman held to tie by Clemson November 27, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 26FloridaUCLALos Angeles Memorial Coliseum • Los Angeles, CaliforniaL 13–020,000Bruins rally to win over Florida 13–0 The Los Angeles Times November 27, 1931November 26Maryland1931 Johns Hopkins Blue Jays Johns HopkinsMunicipal Stadium • Baltimore, MarylandW 35–1410,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87189864/maryland-wins-by-35-14-from-johns/ Maryland wins by 35–14 from Johns Hopkins The Times Dispatch November 27, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 26Mississippi A&MOle MissHemingway Stadium • Oxford, MississippiMISS 25–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103179259/mississippi-wins-from-aggies-2514/ The Shreveport Journal Mississippi wins from Aggies, 25–14 November 27, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 26TennesseeKentuckyMcLean Stadium • Lexington, KentuckyT 6–618,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83032109/wildcats-hold-tennessee-to-66-tie/ The Inquirer Wildcats hold Tennessee to 6–6 tie November 27, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 26VirginiaNorth CarolinaKenan Memorial Stadium • Chapel Hill, North CarolinaUNC 13–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103180732/carolina-stages-late-rally-to-beat-virgi/ The Asheville Citizen Carolina stages late rally to beat Virginia, 13 to 6 November 27, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 26VMIVPIMaher Field • Roanoke, VirginiaVPI 13–6 V.M.I. loses to Va. Tech 13–6 in Turkey Day Classic http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15821coll8/id/6067/rec/12 Virginia Military Institute The Cadet November 30, 1931 1 February 3, 2016November 28DukeWashington & LeeWilson Field • Lexington, VirginiaDUKE 6–04,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103196943/blue-devils-triumph-over-generals-60/ Asheville Citizen-Times Blue Devils triumph over Generals, 6–0 November 29, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 28Georgia TechGeorgiaSanford Stadium • Athens, GeorgiaUGA 35–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103195332/georgia-bulldogs-crush-tech-under-356-a/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Georgia Bulldogs crush Tech under 35–6 avalanche November 29, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 28LSUTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaTUL 34–730,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103200750/tulane-wins-grid-title/ The Los Angeles Times Tulane wins grid title November 29, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Twelve Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceDecember 5AlabamaChattanoogaChamberlain Field • Chattanooga, TennesseeW 39–03,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71696976/brilliant-blocking-paves-way-for/ Chattanooga Daily Times Brilliant blocking paves way for touchdowns as Alabama mauls Moccasins, 39–0 December 6, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comDecember 51931 Centre Colonels CentreSouth CarolinaMelton Field • Columbia, South CarolinaL 9–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93606856/centre-tips-sc-97-in-charity-go/ The Courier-Journal Centre tips S.C. 9–7 in charity go December 6, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comDecember 5KentuckyFloridaFairfield Stadium • Jacksonville, FloridaUK 7–2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103201155/kelly-leads-kentucky-to-close-victory-ov/ Asheville Citizen-Times Kelly leads Kentucky to close victory over Florida December 6, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comDecember 5MarylandWestern MarylandMunicipal Stadium • Baltimore, MarylandW 41–612,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87189774/u-of-m-crushes-terrors-41-to-6/ U. of M. crushes Terrors, 41 to 6 The Baltimore Sun December 6, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comDecember 5Washington StateTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LouisianaW 28–1420,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/104555711/wave-is-pushed-but-cops-by-2814-score/ Wave is pushed but cops by 28–14 score The Birmingham News December 6, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.comDecember 5TennesseeNYUYankee Stadium • Bronx, New YorkW 13–040,684https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69373316/tennessee-defeats-violets-by-score-of/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Tennessee defeats Violets by score of 13–0 December 6, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Thirteen Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceDecember 12GeorgiaUSCLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum • Los Angeles, CaliforniaL 60–075,000Thundering Herd slaughters Georgia, 60–0: Sheer power of Trojan attack stuns Bulldogs The Los Angeles Times Braven Dyer December 13, 1931 VI-a-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99163592/thundering-herd-slaughters-georgia/ December 4, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Fifteen Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceDecember 26CaliforniaGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GeorgiaL 19–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103195401/tech-loses-great-game-to-california-19/ The Atlanta Constitution Tech loses great game to California, 19–6 December 27, 1931 December 4, 2023 Newspapers.com Bowl games Date Bowl Game Site SIAA Team Opponent ScoreJanuary 1, 1932Rose BowlRose Bowl • Pasadena, CaliforniaTulaneUSCUSC 21–12 Awards and honors All-Americans 1931 College Football All-America Team E – Jerry Dalrymple, Tulane (AP–1; UP–1; COL–1; CP–1; NEA–1; INS–1; WCFF; LIB; HSM; CH-1; LP; AAB) E – Vernon "Catfish" Smith, Georgia (AP-1; COL–1; NEA–2; INS–2; HSM; CP–1; CH-2; LP) T – Ray Saunders, Tennessee (CP-3) G – Herman Hickman, Tennessee (AP–3; COL–1; NEA–3; INS-3; CP–1; CH-1) G – Milton Leathers, Georgia (INS-2) C – Pete Gracey, Vanderbilt (CP-2) QB – Austin Downes, Georgia (CP-3) HB – Don Zimmerman, Tulane (AP–2; NEA–2; INS-1; CP–1; CH-2) HB – Gene McEver, Tennessee (AP–2; NEA–2; INS-2; CP–2) FB – Johnny Cain, Alabama (UP–1; NEA–3 [picked as halfback]; INS-3; WCFF; CH-2; AAB) FB – Nollie Felts, Tulane (CP-3) All-Southern team 1931 College Football All-Southern Team The following is the composite All-Southern team of coaches and sports writers compiled by the Associated Press.Fitchburg Sentinel Three Tulane Stars Picked for All-Southern Team Dillon Graham December 2, 1931 PositionNameFirst-team selectorsTeamQBAustin DownesAP, CPGeorgiaHBGene McEverAP, CPTennesseeHBDon ZimmermanAP, CPTulaneFBJohnny CainAPAlabamaEJerry DalrympleAP, CPTulaneTTex LeyendeckerAP, CPVanderbiltGHerman HickmanAP, CPTennesseeCPete GraceyAP, CPVanderbiltGJohn ScafideAPTulaneTRay SaundersAP, CPTennesseeEVernon "Catfish" SmithAP, CPGeorgiahttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/1967873/the_monroe_newsstar/ The Monroe News-Star 6 All-Southern Team December 2, 1931 September 21, 2015 Newspapers.com References