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: Jess C. Neely Conference: Southern-
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1939 Season Highlights |
Jess C. Neely enters his 9th season as Head Coach at Clemson. |
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1939 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 23 | vs. Presbyterian
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18 |
0 |
W |
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| Sat., Sep. 30 | @
Tulane
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6 |
7 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 7 | @
North Carolina State
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25 |
6 |
W |
@ Charlotte, NC |
| Thu., Oct. 19 | @
South Carolina
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27 |
0 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 28 | @
Navy
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15 |
7 |
W |
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| Fri., Nov. 3 | @ George Washington
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13 |
6 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 11 | vs.
Wake Forest
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20 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 18 | @ Rhodes
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21 |
6 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 25 | @ Furman
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14 |
3 |
W |
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| Mon., Jan. 1 |
Boston College
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6 |
3 |
W |
@ Dallas, TX |
Cotton Bowl |
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1939 Season Totals |
Record | 9-1
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Points Scored | 165 |
Scoring Average | 16.5 |
Points Allowed | 45 |
Defense Average | 4.5 |
Opponents Record | 32-25
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Conference Record | 0-0 |
Home Record | 2-0
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Away Record | 6-1
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1939 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
12 | 8-1-0 |
AP |
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1939 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1939 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.