| This article relies largely or entirely upon a single source. (December 2018) |
| 1917 Akron football | |
| Conference | Ohio Athletic Conference |
|---|---|
| 1917 record | 5–3 (3–1 OAC) |
| Head coach | Fred Sefton (3rd season) |
| Captain | Tommy Tomkinson |
| Home stadium | Buchtel Field |
Seasons | |
The 1917 Akron football team represented the University of Akron, formerly Buchtel College, in the 1917 college football season. The team was led by head coach Fred Sefton, in his third season.[1] For the first time since the 1912 season, Akron outscored their opponents, by a total of 143-84.
Schedule[]
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29 | [[{{{school}}}|Muskingum]]* |
| W 33–3 | |
| October 6 | [[{{{school}}}|Heidelberg]]* |
| L 6–34 | |
| October 13 | [[{{{school}}}|Western Reserve]] |
| W 33–0 | |
| October 20 | Wooster |
| L 6–7 | |
| October 27 | [[{{{school}}}|Ohio Northern]] |
| W 20–0 | |
| November 3 | Mount Union |
| W 20–0 | |
| November 17 | Camp Sherman* |
| W 25–7 | |
| November 24 | at Allegheny* | Meadville, PA | L 0–33 | less than 200[2] |
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References[]
- ↑ "1917 University of Akron Football". Akron Zips football. http://www.gozips.com/documents/2017/7/24//pp_131_166_Records.pdf?id=12265. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ↑ "Allegheny Humbles Akron University". Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, Ohio): p. 9. November 26, 1917. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30131970/the_akron_beacon_journal/.
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