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1956 Furman Purple Hurricane football team
| 1956 Furman Purple Hurricane football |
|---|
| Southern Conference |
| 2–8 (2–2 SoCon) |
| Homer Hobbs (2nd season) |
| Bobby Jennings |
| Sirrine Stadium |
The 1956 Furman Purple Hurricane football team was an American football team that represented Furman University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1956 college football season. Led by second-year head coach Homer Hobbs, the Purple Hurricane compiled an overall record of 2–8 with a mark of 2–2 in conference play, placing tied for fourth in the SoCon.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29 | George Washington | Sirrine StadiumGreenville, SC | L 0–10 | 6,000 | |
| October 6 | at Auburn* | Cliff Hare StadiumAuburn, AL | L 0–41 | ||
| October 13 | Wofford* | Sirrine StadiumGreenville, SC (rivalry) | L 6–18 | 10,000 | |
| October 20 | Newberry* | Sirrine StadiumGreenville, SC | L 7–13 | 3,000 | |
| October 27 | The Citadel | Sirrine StadiumGreenville, SC (rivalry) | W 7–0 | 6,000 | |
| November 3 | South Carolina* | Sirrine StadiumGreenville, SC | L 6–13 | ||
| November 10 | at Florida State* | Doak Campbell StadiumTallahassee, FL | L 7–42 | 9,000 | |
| November 17 | at West Virginia | Mountaineer FieldMorgantown, WV | L 0–7 | 5,000 | |
| November 23 | at Davidson | American Legion Memorial StadiumCharlotte, NC | W 27–13 | 1,600 | |
| December 1 | at Clemson* | Memorial StadiumClemson, SC | L 7–28 | ||
| *Non-conference game |
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