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1947 George Washington Colonials football team
| 1947 George Washington Colonials football |
|---|
| Southern Conference |
| 1–7–1 (0–4 SoCon) |
| Skip Stahley (2nd season) |
| Griffith Stadium |
The 1947 George Washington Colonials football team was an American football team that represented George Washington University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1947 college football season. In its second and final season under head coach Skip Stahley, the team compiled a 1–7–1 record (0–4 in conference games), finished 16th in the SoCon, and was outscored by a total of 177 to 92.
In the final Litkenhous Ratings released in mid-December, George Washington was ranked at No. 134 out of 500 college football teams.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27 | at Virginia* | Scott StadiumCharlottesville, VA | L 13–33 | 15,000 | |
| October 4 | at VMI | Alumni FieldLexington, VA | L 7–13 | ||
| October 11 | at Washington & Lee | Wilson FieldLexington, VA | L 6–15 | ||
| October 18 | No. 14 Wake Forest | Griffith StadiumWashington, DC | L 7–39 | 9,500 | |
| October 24 | at Miami (FL)* | Burdine StadiumMiami, FL | L 7–28 | 25,746 | |
| October 31 | VPI | Griffith StadiumWashington, DC | L 6–42 | 5,000 | |
| November 15 | at Wayne* | Keyworth StadiumDetroit, MI | L 6–7 | 1,097 | |
| November 22 | vs. Georgetown* | Griffith StadiumWashington, DC | T 0–0 | 11,000 | |
| November 27 | Merchant Marine* | Griffith StadiumWashington, DC | W 40–0 | < 4,000 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game |
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