1943 Miami Redskins football team explained

Year:1943
Team:Miami Redskins
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:7–2–1
Head Coach:Stu Holcomb
Hc Year:2nd
Captain:Bob Russell (Hon.)
Stadium:Miami Field

The 1943 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University as an independent during the 1943 college football season. In its second and final season under head coach Stu Holcomb, Miami compiled a 7–2–1 record and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 293 to 91. The team lost to Western Michigan (6–0) and Arkansas A&M (35–0) and played Indiana to a 7–7 tie.[1] Bob Russell was the honorary team captain.[2]

In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Miami ranked 50th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 83.2.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 Miami University Football Media Guide. 2019. February 10, 2022. 55, 61.
  2. 2019 Media Guide, p. 96.
  3. News: Litkenhous . E. E. . Edward E. Litkenhous . Litkenhouse Selects U. S. Grid Leaders . . . December 17, 1943 . 18 . April 16, 2023 . .