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1949 Hardin–Simmons Cowboys football team
| 1949 Hardin–Simmons Cowboys football |
|---|
| Border Conference |
| 6–4–1 (4–2 Border) |
| Warren B. Woodson (6th season) |
| Parramore Field |
The 1949 Hardin–Simmons Cowboys football team was an American football team that represented Hardin–Simmons University in the Border Conference during the 1949 college football season. In its sixth season under head coach Warren B. Woodson, the team compiled a 6–4–1 record (4–2 against conference opponents), tied for third place in the conference, and outscored opponents by a total of 318 to 189.
The team was led by halfback Hook Davis, quarterback John "Model T" Ford, and end Bob McChesney, all three of whom were named to the 1949 All-Border Conference football team. Ford threw 26 touchdown passes in 11 games during the 1949 season, breaking the national record of 22 set one year earlier by Nevada quarterback Stan Heath.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17 | North Texas State* | Parramore FieldAbilene, TX | W 13–7 | 7,500 | |
| September 24 | at Cincinnati* | Nippert StadiumCincinnati, OH | L 21–27 | ||
| October 1 | at Arizona State | Goodwin StadiumTempe, AZ | W 34–13 | ||
| October 8 | Arizona | Parramore FieldAbilene, TX | W 35–0 | 8,000 | |
| October 15 | vs. New Mexico | Broncho StadiumOdessa, TX | W 34–7 | 8,000 | |
| October 22 | at Houston* | Public School StadiumHouston, TX | T 27–27 | 8,000–10,000 | |
| October 29 | Texas Western | Parramore FieldAbilene, TX | W 33–14 | 8,000 | |
| November 4 | at Loyola (CA)* | Gilmore StadiumLos Angeles, CA | L 35–39 | 10,200 | |
| November 12 | at West Texas State | Buffalo BowlCanyon, TX | L 7–19 | ||
| November 26 | at Texas Tech | Jones StadiumLubbock, TX | L 13–23 | 15,500 | |
| December 2 | at Trinity (TX)* | Alamo StadiumSan Antonio, TX | W 66–13 | ||
| *Non-conference gameHomecoming |
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