1928 McMurry Indians football team
{{short description|American college football season}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Infobox college sports team season
| year = 1928
| team = McMurry Indians
| sport = football
| image =
| image_size =
| conference = Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association
| short_conf = TIAA
| record = 6–3
| conf_record = 4–1
| head_coach = Randolph M. Medley
| hc_year = 6th
| captain =
| stadium = Donaldson Field
}}
{{1928 Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings}}
The 1928 McMurry Indians football team represented McMurry College—now known as McMurry University—as a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) during the 1928 college football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Randolph M. Medley, the Indians compiled an overall record of 6–3 with a mark of 4–1 in conference play, tying for second place in the TIAA.
Schedule
{{CFB schedule
| timezone = Central
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 21
| w/l = l
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| opponent = Howard Payne
| site_stadium =
| site_cityst = Brownwood, TX
| score = 0–9
| attend =
| source = {{cite news |last=Anderson |first=Prexy |title=Howard Payne Jackets Defeat McMurry Brave 9 To 0 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127867077/ |newspaper=The Abilene Morning News |location=Abilene, Texas |date=September 22, 1928 |page=2 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 29
| w/l = l
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| opponent = Randolph Junior College
| site_stadium =
| site_cityst = Cisco, TX
| score = 2–6
| attend =
| source = {{cite news |last=Meador |first=Bonner |title=Randolph Beats Out Indians, 6 To 2 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127879512/ |newspaper=The Abilene Morning Reporter-News |location=Abilene, Texas |date=September 30, 1928 |page=5 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 6
| time = 3:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| opponent = {{cfb link|year=1928|team=West Texas State Buffaloes|title=West Texas State}}
| site_stadium = Donaldson Field
| site_cityst = Abilene, TX
| score = 16–0
| attend =
| source = {{cite news |author= |title=Canyon Turns Up In Pessimistic Mood For Attack On Indian Title |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127879013/ |newspaper=The Abilene Morning News |location=Abilene, Texas |date=October 6, 1928 |page=2 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |last=Bedichek |first=Wendell |title=Canyon Humbled By McMurry's Fighting Indians |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-daily-reporter/127879268/ |newspaper=The Abilene Morning Reporter-News |location=Abilene, Texas |date=October 7, 1928 |page=5 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 13
| w/l = l
| away = y
| opponent = Daniel Baker
| site_stadium =
| site_cityst = Brownwood, TX
| score = 0–13
| attend =
| source = {{cite news |last=Anderson |first=Prexy |title=Daniel Baker Send McMurry Hopes To Happy Hunting Ground |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127873440/ |newspaper=The Abilene Morning Reporter-News |location=Abilene, Texas |date=October 14, 1928 |page=4 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 20
| time = 3:00 p.m.
| w/l = l
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| opponent = Texas Tech
| site_stadium = Tech Field
| site_cityst = Lubbock, TX
| score = 0–3
| attend =
| source = {{cite news |author= |title=Matadors And Indians On Edge For Grid Battle Today |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lubbock-morning-avalanche/127879725/ |newspaper=Lubbock Morning Avalanche |location=Lubbock, Texas |date=October 20, 1928 |page=6 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |author= |title=Tech Game (continued) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lubbock-morning-avalanche/127879791/ |newspaper=Lubbock Morning Avalanche |location=Lubbock, Texas |date=October 20, 1928 |page=7 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |last=Carney |first=Allan |title=DeWitt's Placement Kick Beats McMurry For Tech, 3-0 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lubbock-avalanche-journal/127879856/ |newspaper=Sunday Avalanche-Journal |location=Lubbock, Texas |date=October 21, 1928 |page=4 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |last=Carney |first=Allan |title=Tech Wins Again (continued) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lubbock-avalanche-journal/127879940/ |newspaper=Sunday Avalanche-Journal |location=Lubbock, Texas |date=October 21, 1928 |page=5 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 26
| time = 3:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| opponent = {{cfb link|year=1928|team=Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks|title=Stephen F. Austin}}
| site_stadium = Donaldson Field
| site_cityst = Abilene, TX
| score = 49–0
| attend =
| source = {{cite news |author= |title=Two Contenst For T. I. A. A. Friday |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-daily-reporter/127880173/ |newspaper=The Abilene Daily Reporter |location=Abilene, Texas |date=October 26, 1928 |page=4 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |last=Anderson |first=Prexy |title=Indians Set New Scoring Mark In 49 To 0 Win Over Jacks |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127880047/ |newspaper=The Abilene Morning News |location=Abilene, Texas |date=October 27, 1928 |page=2 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |last=Anderson |first=Prexy |title=McMurry Game— (continued) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127880103/ |newspaper=The Abilene Morning News |location=Abilene, Texas |date=October 27, 1928 |page=3 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 10
| time = 3:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| opponent = {{cfb link|year=1928|team=John Tarleton Plowboys|title=John Tarleton}}
| site_stadium = Donaldson Field
| site_cityst = Abilene, TX
| score = 32–0
| attend =
| source = {{cite news |author= |title=Tarleton, Indians Set For Annual Game |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127880330/ |newspaper=The Abilene Morning News |location=Abilene, Texas |date=November 10, 1928 |page=3 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |last=Meador |first=Bonner |title=Indians Run Roughshod Over Tartleton, Win 32-0 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-daily-reporter/127880465/ |newspaper=The Abilene Morning Reporter-News |location=Abilene, Texas |date=November 11, 1928 |page=4 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |last=Meador |first=Bonner |title=McMurry Wins— (continued) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-daily-reporter/127880513/ |newspaper=The Abilene Morning Reporter-News |location=Abilene, Texas |date=November 11, 1928 |page=6 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 16
| w/l = w
| away = y
| opponent = North Texas State Teachers
| site_stadium = Eagle Field
| site_cityst = Denton, TX
| score = 2–0
| attend =
| source = {{cite news|title=M'Murry nabs lucky 2–0 win from Denton|newspaper=The Abilene Reporter-News|date=November 17, 1928|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88599756/mmurry-nabs-lucky-20-win-from-denton/|accessdate=November 8, 2021|via=Newspapers.com}}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 24
| time = 3:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| opponent = {{cfb link|year=1928|team=East Texas State Lions|title=East Texas State}}
| site_stadium = Donaldson Field
| site_cityst = Abilene, TX
| score = 41–13
| attend =
| source = {{cite news |author= |title=Tribe And Lions, End Conference Season |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127880735/ |newspaper=The Abilene Morning News |location=Abilene, Texas |date=November 24, 1928 |page=3 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |last=Bedichek |first=Wendell |title=Rampaging Indians Crush East Texas Lions, 41-13 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127880604/ |newspaper=The Abilene Morning Reporter-News |location=Abilene, Texas |date=November 25, 1928 |page=4 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |last=Bedichek |first=Wendell |title=Indians Win— (continued) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127880655/ |newspaper=The Abilene Morning Reporter-News |location=Abilene, Texas |date=November 25, 1928 |page=6 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 29
| time = 2:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| opponent = {{cfb link|year=1928|team=Sul Ross Lobos|title=Sul Ross}}
| site_stadium = Jackson Field
| site_cityst = Alpine, TX
| score = 7–6
| gamename = rivalry
| attend =
| source = {{cite news |author= |title=Sul Ross Club Set For Tribe |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127880836/ |newspaper=The Abilene Morning News |location=Abilene, Texas |date=November 29, 1928 |page=2 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |author= |title=McMurry Takes Thriller From Sul Ross 7 To 6 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news/127880892/ |newspaper=The Abilene Morning News |location=Abilene, Texas |date=November 30, 1928 |page=5 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
}}
{{cite web |author= |title=McMurry University Football Record Book |url=https://mcmurrysports.com/documents/2022/7/30/Football_Record_Book_2022.pdf |location=Abilene, Texas |publisher=McMurry University Athletics |date=July 30, 2022 |page=51 |access-date=July 8, 2023}}
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