1948 Furman Purple Hurricane football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1948 Furman Purple Hurricane football Southern Conference SoCon 2–6–1 2–4 Red Smith 1st Sonny Byrd Sirrine Stadium The 1948 Furman Purple Hurricane football team was an American football team that represented Furman University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1948 college football season. In their first year under head coach Red Smith, the Purple Hurricane compiled an overall record of 2–6–1, with a conference mark of 2–4, and finished tied for tenth in the SoCon.1948 Furman Paladins Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 12, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/furman/1948-schedule.html Furman was ranked at No. 154 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System ratings for 1948.Michigan, Irish Finish 1-2 in Litkenhous Ratings Wilmington Morning News December 15, 1948 32 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123192904/michigan-irish-finish-1-2-in/ Newspapers.com Schedule 1948 AP September 25 w y Washington and Lee Wilson Field Lexington, VA 10–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108014630/furman-scores-late-to-defeat-generals-10/ The State Furman scores late to defeat Generals 10–7 September 26, 1948 September 12, 2022 Newspapers.com October 1 l South Carolina Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 0–7 Gamecocks barely nose out Furman The Charlotte Observer October 2, 1948 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109453668/gamecocks-barely-nose-out-furman/ September 12, 2022 Newspapers.com October 9 l Richmond Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 0–7 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109453856/richmond-turns-back-furman-70-on-pass/ Norfolk Virginian-Pilot Richmond turns back Furman, 7–0, on pass in 4th period October 9, 1948 September 12, 2022 Newspapers.com October 16 t y 1942 Wofford Terriers Wofford Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC rivalry 7–7 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109454022/inspired-terriers-almost-upset-favored-f/ The State Inspired Terriers almost upset favored Furman October 17, 1948 September 12, 2022 Newspapers.com October 23 w The Citadel Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC rivalry 9–0 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109454187/furman-nips-citadel-in-9-to-0-battle/ The Charlotte Observer Furman nips Citadel in 9 to 0 battle October 24, 1948 September 12, 2022 Newspapers.com October 30 l y Florida Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 14–39 6,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109454447/gators-grind-out-3914-win-over-furman/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Gators grind out 39–14 win over Furman October 31, 1948 September 12, 2022 Newspapers.com November 6 l y Clemson 12 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC 0–41 15,000 Clemson swamps Furman by 41–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109454659/clemson-swamps-furman-by-410/ The News and Observer November 7, 1948 September 12, 2022 Newspapers.com November 20 l y y Georgia 11 Sanford Stadium Athens, GA 0–33 17,000 Furman wilts as Bulldogs win, 33 to 0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109454859/furman-wilts-as-bulldogs-win-33-to-0/ The Macon Telegraph and News November 21, 1948 September 12, 2022 Newspapers.com November 25 l y Davidson American Legion Memorial Stadium Charlotte, NC 0–7 8,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108998512/sheppard-big-ground-gainer-as-davidson-d/ The Gastonia Gazette Sheppard big ground gainer as Davidson defeats Furman by 7–0 November 26, 1948 September 12, 2022 Newspapers.com References Furman Category:Furman Paladins football seasons Furman Purple Hurricane football