1929 Utah Utes football team explained

Year:1929
Team:Utah Utes
Conference:Rocky Mountain Conference
Short Conf:RMC
Record:7–0
Conf Record:6–0
Head Coach:Ike Armstrong
Hc Year:5th
Captain:Bob Davis
Stadium:Ute Stadium
Champion:RMC champion

The 1929 Utah Utes football team was an American football team that represented the University of Utah in the Rocky Mountain Conference (RMC) during the 1929 college football season. In their fifth season under head coach Ike Armstrong, the Utes compiled an overall record of 7–0 with a mark of 6–0 against conference opponents, won the RMC championship, shut out four of seven opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 219 to 23.[1] [2] The 1929 season was part of a 24-game unbeaten streak that began on November 12, 1927, and continued until September 26, 1931.

Bob Davis was the team captain.[3] Two Utah players received recognition on the 1929 All-America team: tackle Alton Carman (3rd team, INS); and center Marvin Jones (3rd team, INS; 3rd team, Consolidated Press).[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1928 Utah Utes Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. November 14, 2019.
  2. Web site: 2019 Utah Football Media Guide. University of Utah. 2019. 181.
  3. 2019 Utah Football Media Guide, p. 119.
  4. 2019 Utah Football Media Guide, p. 153.