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1947 Howard Bison football team
| 1947 Howard Bison football |
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| Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| 6–2–1 (6–2–1 CIAA) |
| Edward L. Jackson (3rd season) |
The 1947 Howard Bison football team was an American football team that represented Howard University as a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) during the 1947 college football season. In their third season under head coach Edward L. Jackson, the team compiled a 6–2–1 record, finished fourth in the CIAA, and outscored opponents by a total of 122 to 54. The team ranked No. 11 among the nation's black college football teams according to the Pittsburgh Courier and its Dickinson Rating System.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27 | Bluefield State | Washington, DC | W 7–0 | ||
| October 4 | at West Virginia State | Lakin FieldInstitute, WV | T 0–0 | 3,000 | |
| October 11 | at Virginia Union | Hovey FieldRichmond, VA | W 13–7 | ||
| October 18 | Morgan State | Griffith StadiumWashington, DC | W 14–6 | 9,500 | |
| October 25 | Johnson C. Smith | Washington, DC | W 14–0 | ||
| November 1 | at Shaw | Chavis Heights ParkRaleigh, NC | L 14–22 | 4,000 | |
| November 8 | Hampton | Brooks FieldWashington, DC | L 13–19 | 10,000 | |
| November 15 | Delaware State | Brooks FieldWashington, DC | W 27–0 | 2,500 | |
| November 27 | at Lincoln (PA) | Temple StadiumPhiladelphia, PA | W 29–0 | 13,000 |
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