Clemson Football Team History
Clemson Tigers
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Founded: 1889 Stadium: Clemson Memorial Stadium Capacity: 81,473 Colors: Orange & Purple Coach: Edward A. Donahue Conference: Southern-
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1917 Season Highlights |
Edward A. Donahue enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Clemson. |
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1917 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Fri., Sep. 28 | vs. Presbyterian
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13 |
0 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 13 | @ Furman
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38 |
0 |
W |
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| Fri., Oct. 19 | vs.
Auburn
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0 |
7 |
L |
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| Thu., Oct. 25 | @
South Carolina
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21 |
13 |
W |
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| Thu., Nov. 1 | @ Wofford
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27 |
16 |
W |
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| Thu., Nov. 8 | vs. Citadel
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20 |
0 |
W |
@ Orangeburg, SC |
| Sat., Nov. 17 | @
Florida
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55 |
7 |
W |
@ Jacksonville, FL |
| Thu., Nov. 29 | vs. Davidson
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9 |
21 |
L |
@ Charlotte, NC |
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1917 Season Totals |
Record | 6-2
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Points Scored | 183 |
Scoring Average | 22.9 |
Points Allowed | 64 |
Defense Average | 8.0 |
Opponents Record | 11-11
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Conference Record | 0-0 |
Home Record | 2-2
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Away Record | 4-0
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1917 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
was not ranked. |
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1917 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1917 All Southern Conference Players |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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Great Moments in College Football History
In the 1940s, college football teams competed for the Oil Bowl, the Salad Bowl and the Raisin Bowl, which were all played on New Year's Day.