1953 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football team

The 1953 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football team represented the College of Emporia as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) during the 1953 college football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Wayne J. McConnell, the Presbies compiled an overall record of 8–0 with a mark of 7–0 in conference play, winning the KCAC title.

1953 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football
KCAC champion
ConferenceKansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Record8–0 (7–0 KCAC)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1952
1954 →
1953 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
College of Emporia $ 7 0 0 8 0 0
McPherson 6 1 0 8 1 0
Bethany (KS) 4 3 0 4 4 0
Kansas Wesleyan 3 3 1 3 5 1
Baker 3 4 0 4 5 0
Friends 2 5 0 4 5 0
Ottawa 2 5 0 3 6 0
Bethel (KS) 0 6 1 1 7 1
  • $ – Conference champion

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 19at FriendsWichita, KSW 52–01,500[1]
September 25BakerEmporia, KSW 20–7[2]
October 32:30 p.m.at Bethany (KS)Lindsborg, KSW 26–74,000[3][4]
October 9at McPhersonMcPherson, KSW 28–21[5]
October 24Kansas WesleyanEmporia, KSW 41–7[6]
October 29Bethel (KS)Emporia, KSW 59–14[7][8]
November 6at Ottawa (KS)Ottawa, KSW 34–6[9]
November 13Kearney State*Emporia, KSW 32–19[10]

References

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  1. ^ Lightner, Pete (September 20, 1953). "Presbies Run Wild to Down Quakers in Dedication Tilt Of New Friends Lighted Field". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. p. 12. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  2. ^ "C. of E. Pins 20-7 Defeats on Baker". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. United Press. September 26, 1953. p. 15. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  3. ^ "Swedish Event With Odd Name Opens Thursday at Lindsborg". The Kansas City Star. The Kansas City Star. September 27, 1953. p. 5. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  4. ^ "Emporia Ruins Bethany Homecoming Game, 26-7". Salina Journal. Salina, Kansas. October 4, 1953. p. 16. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  5. ^ "Emporia Jolts McPherson". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. Associated Press. October 10, 1953. p. 8. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  6. ^ "Emporia Defeats KWU, 41-7". Salina Journal. Salina, Kansas. October 25, 1953. p. 16. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  7. ^ "Title Tie Is Clinched". The Kansas City Star. The Kansas City Star. October 30, 1953. p. 38. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  8. ^ "C. of E. Back 103 Yards to Score". The Parsons Sun. Parsons, Kansas. Associated Press. October 30, 1953. p. 12. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  9. ^ "C. of E. Beats Ottawa To Win Kansas Crown". Salina Journal. Salina, Kansas. Associated Press. November 8, 1953. p. 17. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  10. ^ "College of Emporia Wins Over Kearney". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. Associated Press. November 14, 1953. p. 18. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .