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1940 Howard Bulldogs football team
| 1940 Howard Bulldogs football |
|---|
| Dixie Conference |
| 4–5 (4–1 Dixie) |
| William C. White (1st season) |
| Legion Field |
The 1940 Howard Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented Howard College (now known as the Samford University) as a member of the Dixie Conference during the 1940 college football season. In their first year under head coach William C. White, the team compiled a 4–5 record.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27 | at Auburn* | Cramton BowlMontgomery, AL | L 13–27 | 10,000 | |
| October 5 | at Georgia Tech* | Grant FieldAtlanta, GA | L 0–27 | 15,000 | |
| October 12 | at Alabama* | Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, AL | L 0–31 | 4,500 | |
| October 19 | at Mississippi State* | Scott FieldStarkville, MS | L 7–41 | 6,000 | |
| October 26 | Southwestern (TN) | Legion FieldBirmingham, AL | W 13–7 | ||
| November 1 | at Chattanooga | Chamberlain FieldChattanooga, TN | L 0–28 | 5,000 | |
| November 15 | at Mercer | Centennial StadiumMacon, GA | W 14–6 | ||
| November 21 | Spring Hill | Legion FieldBirmingham, AL | W 52–7 | 6,000 | |
| November 27 | at Millsaps | Alumni FieldJackson, MS | W 28–14 | 1,000 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecoming |
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