1912 Michigan Agricultural Aggies football team explained

Year:1912
Team:Michigan Agricultural Aggies
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:7–1
Head Coach:John Macklin
Hc Year:2nd
Captain:William R. Riblett
Stadium:College Field

The 1912 Michigan Agricultural Aggies football team represented Michigan Agricultural College (MAC) as an independent during the 1912 college football season. In their second year under head coach John Macklin, the Aggies compiled a 7–1 record and outscored their opponents 297 to 98.[1]

Game summaries

Michigan

On October 12, 1912, the Aggies lost to Michigan by a 55 to 7 score at Ferry Field. It was the seventh game in the Michigan - Michigan State football rivalry, and Michigan had a 5–0–1 record in the six prior meetings, outscoring the Aggies by a combined total of 225 to 6.[2] The Aggies took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on an 85-yard interception return by left end Blake Miller. The touchdown was the first ever scored by a Michigan Aggies team against Michigan. Michigan tied the score in the second quarter and added 48 points in the second half. Michigan scored eight touchdowns in the game. The game was played in 15-minute quarters.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. News: 2017 Football Media Guide. Michigan State University. 142, 147. March 17, 2020.
  2. Web site: Michigan vs Michigan State. College Football Data Warehouse. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141111162228/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/bigten/michigan/opponents_records.php?teamid=1988. 2014-11-11.
  3. News: Yost's Men Run Up High Score Against Aggies: Michigan Wins Annual Contest 55 to 7 -- Intercepted Forward Pass and 85-Yard Run by B. Miller Gives M. A. C. Only Chance to Count; First Period All Farmers; Are Even at End of Second; Wolverines Fail to Get Started Until Game Is Half Over -- Both Teams Use Open Style Play -- Torbet Shows Well. Detroit Free Press. October 13, 1912. 17.
  4. News: Michigan, 55; M.A.C., 7. The Michigan Alumnus. November 1912. 83.