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1926 Howard Bison football team
| 1926 Howard Bison football |
|---|
| Independent |
| 7–0 |
| Louis L. Watson (2nd season) |
| H. Vernon Smith |
| Howard Stadium |
The 1926 Howard Bison football team was an American football team that represented Howard University during the 1926 college football season. In their second year under head coach Louis L. Watson, the Bison compiled a 7–0 record, shut out six of seven opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 199 to 6. The team was recognized as the 1926 black college football national champion. The school dedicated its new Howard Stadium at the Thanksgiving Day football game against the Lincoln Lions.
Key players included quarterback Jack Coles, captain and tackle H. Vernon Smith, halfback Edgar Ross, halfback Clarence "Tick" Smith, center Milton "Biff" Martin, and fullback Jack Young.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9 | Livingstone | Howard StadiumWashington, DC | W 31–0 | |||
| October 16 | Morehouse | Howard StadiumWashington, DC | W 52–0 | |||
| October 23 | West Virginia Collegiate | Howard StadiumWashington, DC | W 14–6 | |||
| October 30 | Fisk | Howard StadiumWashington, DC | W 56–0 | |||
| November 6 | at Wilberforce | Wilberforce, OH | W 7–0 | |||
| November 13 | at Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | W 7–0 | |||
| November 25 | 2:00 p.m. | Lincoln (PA) | Howard StadiumWashington, DC | W 32–0 | ||
| All times are in Eastern time |
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