1953 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football team

1953 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football
KCAC champion
Conference	Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Record	8–0 (7–0 KCAC)
Head coach	Wayne J. McConnell (4th season)

1953 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference football standings

v t e	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
College of Emporia $	7	–	0	–	0			8	–	0	–	0
McPherson	6	–	1	–	0			8	–	1	–	0
Bethany (KS)	4	–	3	–	0			4	–	4	–	0
Kansas Wesleyan	3	–	3	–	1			3	–	5	–	1
Baker	3	–	4	–	0			4	–	5	–	0
Friends	2	–	5	–	0			4	–	5	–	0
Ottawa	2	–	5	–	0			3	–	6	–	0
Bethel (KS)	0	–	6	–	1			1	–	7	–	1
$ – Conference champion

The 1953 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football team represented the College of Emporia as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) during the 1953 college football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Wayne J. McConnell, the Presbies compiled an overall record of 8–0 with a mark of 7–0 in conference play, winning the KCAC title.

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 19		at Friends	Wichita, KS	W 52–0	1,500	[1]
September 25		Baker	Emporia, KS	W 20–7		[2]
October 3	2:30 p.m.	at Bethany (KS)	Lindsborg, KS	W 26–7	4,000	[3][4]
October 9		at McPherson	McPherson, KS	W 28–21		[5]
October 24		Kansas Wesleyan	Emporia, KS	W 41–7		[6]
October 29		Bethel (KS)	Emporia, KS	W 59–14		[7][8]
November 6		at Ottawa (KS)	Ottawa, KS	W 34–6		[9]
November 13		Kearney State*	Emporia, KS	W 32–19		[10]
*Non-conference game All times are in Central time

References

1. Lightner, Pete (September 20, 1953). "Presbies Run Wild to Down Quakers in Dedication Tilt Of New Friends Lighted Field". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. p. 12. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
2. "C. of E. Pins 20-7 Defeats on Baker". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. United Press. September 26, 1953. p. 15. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
3. "Swedish Event With Odd Name Opens Thursday at Lindsborg". The Kansas City Star. The Kansas City Star. September 27, 1953. p. 5. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
4. "Emporia Ruins Bethany Homecoming Game, 26-7". Salina Journal. Salina, Kansas. October 4, 1953. p. 16. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
5. "Emporia Jolts McPherson". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. Associated Press. October 10, 1953. p. 8. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
6. "Emporia Defeats KWU, 41-7". Salina Journal. Salina, Kansas. October 25, 1953. p. 16. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
7. "Title Tie Is Clinched". The Kansas City Star. The Kansas City Star. October 30, 1953. p. 38. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
8. "C. of E. Back 103 Yards to Score". The Parsons Sun. Parsons, Kansas. Associated Press. October 30, 1953. p. 12. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
9. "C. of E. Beats Ottawa To Win Kansas Crown". Salina Journal. Salina, Kansas. Associated Press. November 8, 1953. p. 17. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
10. "College of Emporia Wins Over Kearney". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. Associated Press. November 14, 1953. p. 18. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .