Western Kentucky Football Team History
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
Founded: 1906 Stadium: L.T. Smith Stadium Capacity: 22,113 Colors: Red & White Coach: William L. Gander Terry Conference: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic-
1938 Season Highlights
William L. Gander Terry enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Western Kentucky.
1938 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 24 vs. Emporia State
34
0
W
Sat., Oct. 1 @
Vanderbilt
0
12
L
Sat., Oct. 8 vs. Samford
6
0
W
Sat., Oct. 15 vs. Tennessee Tech
6
7
L
Sat., Oct. 29 vs.
Western Michigan
13
6
W
Sat., Nov. 5 @ Eastern Kentucky
32
7
W
Sat., Nov. 12 vs. Western Carolina
55
0
W
Sat., Nov. 19 @ Murray State
21
7
W
Sat., Dec. 3 @ Tampa
50
7
W
1938 Season Totals
Record 7-2
Points Scored 217
Scoring Average 24.1
Points Allowed 46
Defense Average 5.1
Opponents Record 10-6
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 4-1
Away Record 3-1
1938 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1938 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1938 All Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
Touchdowns in college football were originally counted as three points.