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: Bobby Dodd Conference: Southeastern-
1963 Season Highlights
Bobby Dodd enters his 19th season as Head Coach at Georgia Tech.
1963 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 14 vs.
Florida
9
0
W
Sat., Sep. 28 vs.
Clemson
27
0
W
Sat., Oct. 5 @
Louisiana State
6
7
L
Sat., Oct. 12 @
Tennessee
23
7
W
Sat., Oct. 19 vs.
Auburn
21
29
L
Sat., Oct. 26 @
Tulane
17
3
W
Sat., Nov. 2 vs.
Duke
30
6
W
Sat., Nov. 9 vs.
Florida State
15
7
W
Sat., Nov. 16 @
Alabama
11
27
L
@ Birmingham, AL
Sat., Nov. 30 vs.
Georgia
14
3
W
1963 Season Totals
Record 7-3
Points Scored 173
Scoring Average 17.3
Points Allowed 89
Defense Average 8.9
Opponents Record 55-42
Conference Record 4-3
Home Record 5-1
Away Record 2-2
1963 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1963 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1963 All Southeastern Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.