Georgia Tech Football Team History
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1885 Stadium: Bobby Dodd Stadium Capacity: 55,000 Colors: White & Gold Coach: William A. Bill Alexander Conference: Southeastern-
1940 Season Highlights
William A. Bill Alexander enters his 21st season as Head Coach at Georgia Tech.
1940 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Oct. 5 vs. Samford
27
0
W
Sat., Oct. 12 @
Notre Dame
20
26
L
Sat., Oct. 19 vs.
Vanderbilt
19
0
W
Sat., Oct. 26 vs.
Auburn
7
16
L
Sat., Nov. 2 @
Duke
7
41
L
Sat., Nov. 9 @
Kentucky
7
26
L
@ Louisville, KY
Sat., Nov. 16 vs.
Alabama
13
14
L
Sat., Nov. 23 vs.
Florida
7
16
L
Sat., Nov. 30 @
Georgia
19
21
L
Sat., Dec. 28 vs.
California
13
0
W
1940 Season Totals
Record 3-7
Points Scored 139
Scoring Average 13.9
Points Allowed 160
Defense Average 16.0
Opponents Record 49-34
Conference Record 1-5
Home Record 3-3
Away Record 0-4
1940 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1940 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1940 All Southeastern Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
Notre Dame has the most players in the College Football Hall of Fame.