1955 Tennessee A&I Tigers football team
The 1955 Tennessee A&I Tigers football team represented Tennessee Agricultural & Industrial State College as a member of the Midwest Athletic Association (MAA) during the 1955 college football season. In their first season under head coach Howard C. Gentry, the Tigers compiled a 7–2 record and outscored all opponents by a total of 245 to 84.[1] Tennessee A&I was ranked No. 4 in the Pittsburgh Courier final rankings of black college football teams.[2]
| 1955 Tennessee A&I Tigers football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Midwest Athletic Association |
| 1955 record | 7–2 (– MAA) |
| Head coach | Howard C. Gentry (1st season) |
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17 | vs. Lincoln (MO) | Memphis, TN | W 7–0 | ||
| September 24 | Virginia State | Nashville, TN | W 12–7 | ||
| October 1 | Langston | Langston, OK | L 0–3 | 3,000 | |
| October 8 | at Grambling | Grambling, LA | L 0–12 | ||
| October 15 | Paul Quinn | Nashville, TN | W 85–0 | ||
| October 22 | Central State | Nashville, TN | W 52–12 | ||
| November 5 | Texas Southern | Nashville, TN | W 38–14 | ||
| November 12 | at Alcorn A&M | Lorman, MS | W 26–18 | ||
| November 24 | Kentucky State | Nashville, TN | W 25–18 |
References
- "Tennessee State Yearly Results (1955-1959)". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
- "Final National Football Rating". The Pittsburgh Courier. December 10, 1955. p. 30 – via Newspapers.com.
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