| 1891 Northwestern Purple football | |
| Conference | Independent |
|---|---|
| 1891 record | 2–2–3 |
| Head coach | None |
| Captain | Ransom Kennicott |
Seasons | |
The 1891 Northwestern Purple football team was an American football team that represented Northwestern University during the 1891 college football season. The team compiled a 2–2–3 record and was outscored by its opponents by a combined total of 72 to 42.[1][2]
Schedule[]
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30 | Evanston High School | Evanston, IL | W 8–0 | ||
| October 17 | at Lake Forest | Chicago | T 0–0 | ||
| October 31 | vs. Wisconsin | Milwaukee | T 0–0 | [3] | |
| November 5 | Chicago YMCA | Evanston, IL | W 22–0 | ||
| November 14 | at Beloit | Beloit, WI | T 12–12 | ||
| November 21 | at Lake Forest | Lake Forest, IL | L 20–0 | ||
| November 26 | vs. Wisconsin | Milwaukee | L 0–40 | [4] |
References[]
- ↑ "Northwestern Yearly Results (1890-1894)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/n/northwestern/1890-1894_yearly_results.php. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- ↑ "2017 Northwestern Football Media Guide". Northwestern University. p. 106. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/nusports.com/documents/2017/7/21/Northwestern_2017_Media_Guide.pdf. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
- ↑ "Played a Draw Game". Chicago Tribune: p. 5. November 1, 1891. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21017328/played_a_draw_game/.
- ↑ "Madison the Victor". Chicago Tribune: p. 7. November 27, 1891. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21018019/madison_the_victor/.
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