Northwestern Football Team History
Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Founded: 1851 Stadium: Ryan Field Capacity: 47,130 Colors: Purple & White Coach: Glenn F. Thistlethwaite Conference: Big 10-
1924 Season Highlights
Glenn F. Thistlethwaite enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Northwestern.
1924 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Oct. 4 vs. South Dakota
28
0
W
Sat., Oct. 11 vs.
Cincinnati
42
0
W
Sat., Oct. 18 vs.
Purdue
3
7
L
Sat., Oct. 25 vs.
Michigan State
13
9
W
Sat., Nov. 1 vs.
Indiana
17
7
W
Sat., Nov. 8 @
Michigan
0
27
L
Sat., Nov. 15 @ Chicago
0
3
L
Sat., Nov. 22 vs.
Notre Dame
6
13
L
@ Chicago, IL
1924 Season Totals
Record 4-4
Points Scored 109
Scoring Average 13.6
Points Allowed 66
Defense Average 8.3
Opponents Record 32-17
Conference Record 1-2
Home Record 4-2
Away Record 0-2
1924 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1924 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1924 All Big 10 Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
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