1926 Gonzaga Bulldogs football
ConferenceIndependent
Record5–2–1
Head coach
Home stadiumGonzaga Stadium
1926 Western college football independents records
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
Loyola (CA)   –  6 –0 –2
Arizona   –  5 –1 –1
Regis   –  6 –2 –0
Tempe State   –  4 –1 –1
Gonzaga   –  5 –2 –1
New Mexico   –  4 –2 –1
New Mexico A&M   –  5 –3 –1
Hawaii   –  5 –4 –0
Santa Clara   –  5 –4 –0
St. Ignatius (CA)   –  2 –3 –3
Santa Barbara State   –  2 –4 –0

The 1926 Gonzaga Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented Gonzaga University during the 1926 college football season. In their second year under head coach Maurice J. "Clipper" Smith, the Bulldogs compiled a 5–2–1 record and outscored all opponents by a total of 204 to 36.[1]

The Bulldogs' 1926 roster included halfback Mel Ingram, who later played Major League Baseball.

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 25Cheney Normal
W 66–0[2]
October 2Whitman
  • Gonzaga Stadium
  • Spokane, WA
W 26–03,000[3]
October 9at Oregon Agricultural
L 6–23[4]
October 16at Multnomah Athletic ClubPortland, ORW 55–0[5]
October 30Montana
  • Gonzaga Stadium
  • Spokane, WA
W 10–6[6]
November 6Saint Mary's
  • Gonzaga Stadium
  • Spokane, WA
T 0–0[7]
November 11at Tacoma Athletic Club
W 41–0[8]
November 25Washington State
  • Gonzaga Stadium
  • Spokane, WA
L 0–710,000[9][10]

References

  1. ↑ "Gonzaga Yearly Results (1925-1929)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Archived from the original on April 25, 2015. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Gonzaga Opens Football Season With Impressive Victory Over Cheney Normal 66 to 0: Hunting Is Star of Initial Game; New Bulldog Halfback Proves Tower of Strength, Both on Offense and Defense". The Spokesman-Review. September 26, 1929. p. II-1 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Gonzaga Shows Flashes of Speed to Win From Whitman in Annual Gridiron Clash, 26 to 0: Ingram Is Star of Bulldog Team; Fleet Halfback Scores Touchdown After 45-Yard Run -- Another Dash Called Backk". The Spokesman-Review. October 3, 1926. p. II-1 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Farmers Trim Gonzaga: Oregon Aggies Defeat Irishmen on Grid at Corvallis by Score of 23 to 6". Los Angeles Times. October 9, 1926. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "Gonzaga 'U' Routs Multnomah". San Francisco Examiner. October 17, 1926. p. Sports 2 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "Gonzaga Scores in Last Period to Win Contest: "Wild Bill" Kelly Gets Away for Sensational Run". Salt Lake Telegram. October 31, 1926. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "Gonzaga Holds Saints Scoreless". San Francisco Examiner. November 7, 1926. p. Sports 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ "Gonzaga Beats Tacoma A.C., 41-0: Trample All Over Club Team -- Scored Each Quarter -- Losers Threaten Once; Rain Spoils Battle". The Spokesman-Review. November 12, 1926. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ "W.S.C. Victorious in Thrilling Game: Crowd of 10,000 Sees Cougars Win From Gonzaga, 7 to 0". The Spokesman-Review. November 26, 1926. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ "Gonzaga Loses To Washington State". Los Angeles Times. November 26, 1926. p. I-15 – via Newspapers.com.
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