The 1948 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State Teachers College (now known as Jacksonville State University) as a member of the Alabama Intercollegiate Conference (AIC) during the 1948 college football season. Led by third-year head coach Don Salls, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 8–1–1 with a mark of 4–0 in conference play, and finished as AIC champion.
| 1948 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football | |
|---|---|
AIC champion | |
Paper Bowl, W 19–0 vs. Troy State | |
| Conference | Alabama Intercollegiate Conference |
| Record | 8–1–1 (4–0 AIC) |
| Head coach |
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| Home stadium | College Bowl |
Schedule
edit| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | at Gordon Military College* | Barnesville, GA | W 45–0 | [1] |
| October 7 | Livingston State | W 7–0 | [2] | |
| October 14 | Troy State |
| W 25–13 | [3] |
| October 23 | St. Bernard |
| W 25–13 | [4] |
| October 30 | at Austin Peay* | L 13–14 | [5] | |
| November 4 | Marion |
| W 28–0 | [6] |
| November 11 | vs. Southeastern Louisiana* |
| T 7–7 | [7] |
| November 18 | at Howard (AL)* |
| W 14–0 | [8] |
| December 3 | at Athens* |
| W 7–0 | [9] |
| December 18 | vs. Troy State* | W 19–0 | [10] | |
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References
edit- ^ "Jacksonville swamps Gordon M.C., 45–0". The Birmingham News. October 2, 1948. Retrieved December 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Gamecocks protect record with win over Livingston". The Anniston Star. October 8, 1948. Retrieved December 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Gamecocks overtake Troy in second half, 25 to 13". The Anniston Star. October 15, 1948. Retrieved December 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jax Gamecocks smash St. Bernard team in 25–13 battle". The Anniston Star. October 24, 1948. Retrieved December 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Catignani toe keeps Peay '11' unbeaten, 14–13". The Nashville Tennessean. October 31, 1948. Retrieved December 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jaxes add 5th triumph with 28–0 win over Marion". The Anniston Star. November 5, 1948. Retrieved December 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jacksonville team holds Southeastern to 7–7 tie game". The Daily Advertiser. November 12, 1948. Retrieved December 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Howard sportsmen push Jax in 14–0 tilt". The Birmingham News. November 19, 1948. Retrieved December 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Athens College drops 7–0 fight to Jacksonville Gamecocks". The Decatur Daily. December 5, 1948. Retrieved December 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jax defeats Troy, 19 to 0, in bowl contest". The Pensacola News Journal. December 19, 1948. Retrieved December 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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