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1924 Michigan Agricultural Aggies football team
| 1924 Michigan Agricultural Aggies football |
|---|
| Independent |
| 5–3 |
| Ralph H. Young (2nd season) |
| Vivian Hultman |
| Aggie Stadium |
The 1924 Michigan Agricultural Aggies football team was an American football team that represented Michigan Agricultural College (MAC), now known as Michigan State University, as an independent during the 1924 college football season. In their second year under head coach Ralph H. Young, the Aggies compiled a 5–3 record and outscored opponents by a total of 210 to 48. It was MAC's first season with a winning record since 1918.
The team played its home games at the newly-completed Aggie Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. The stadium was formally dedicated on October 11, 1924, the day of the Aggies annual game with th Michigan Wolverines.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26 | North-Western College | Aggie StadiumEast Lansing, MI | W 59–0 | ||
| October 4 | Olivet | Aggie StadiumEast Lansing, MI | W 54–3 | ||
| October 11 | Michigan | Aggie StadiumEast Lansing, MI (rivalry) | L 0–7 | 22,000 | |
| October 17 | Chicago YMCA | Aggie StadiumEast Lansing, MI | W 34–3 | ||
| October 25 | at Northwestern | Northwestern FieldEvanston, IL | L 9–13 | ||
| November 1 | Lake Forest | Aggie StadiumEast Lansing, MI | W 42–13 | ||
| November 8 | at Saint Louis | St. Louis University Athletic FieldSt. Louis, MO | L 3–9 | ||
| November 15 | South Dakota State | Aggie StadiumEast Lansing, MI | W 9–0 | ||
| Homecoming |
On October 11, 1924, the Aggies hosted Michigan in East Lansing. The game remained scoreless through the first three quarters. Michigan scored on a pass from halfback Frederick Parker to end Herb Steger to win the game by a 7 to 0 score. The 1925 Michiganensian described the play as follows: "In the last few minutes of play, Parker threw one of the long sensational passes that characterized the Wolverine's attack throughout the entire season, to Captain Steger who caught it and ran for a touchdown." According to The New York Times, Michigan center Robert J. Brown "was credited with an outstanding performance in the line."
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