From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base
1949 Marshall Thundering Herd football team
| 1949 Marshall Thundering Herd football |
|---|
| Ohio Valley Conference |
| 6–4 (4–0 OVC) |
| Cam Henderson (12th season) |
| Marvin Wetzel |
| Danny Clark |
| Fairfield Stadium |
The 1949 Marshall Thundering Herd football team was an American football team that represented Marshall University in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) during the 1949 college football season. In its 12th season under head coach Cam Henderson, the team compiled a 6–4 record (4–0 against conference opponents) and outscored opponents by a total of 168 to 147. Marvin Wetzel and Danny Clark were the team captains.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24 | Morehead State | Fairfield StadiumHuntington, WV | W 20–15 | ||
| October 1 | at Eastern Kentucky | Hanger FieldRichmond, KY | W 24–7 | ||
| October 8 | Dayton* | Fairfield StadiumHuntington, WV | L 23–40 | > 10,000 | |
| October 15 | Murray State | Fairfield StadiumHuntington, WV | W 13–6 | ||
| October 21 | at John Carroll* | Cleveland, OH | L 7–26 | ||
| October 29 | Ohio* | Fairfield StadiumHuntington, WV | W 14–6 | ||
| November 5 | at Tennessee Tech | Overhill FieldCookeville, TN | W 20–7 | ||
| November 11 | Milligan* | Fairfield StadiumHuntington, WV | W 34–0 | ||
| November 19 | at Vanderbilt* | Dudley FieldNashville, TN | L 6–27 | ||
| November 24 | Xavier* | Fairfield StadiumHuntington, WV | L 7–13 | 8,000 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecoming |
Ask Mako anything about 1949 Marshall Thundering Herd football team — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.
Research with MakoFree with your Surf account
Create a free account to save articles, ask Mako questions, and organize your research.
Sign up freeThis content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.
Report