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1927 Santa Clara Broncos football
ConferenceIndependent
Record5–4–2
Head coach
Home stadiumMission Field
Seasons
← 1926
1928 →
1927 Western college football independents records
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
New Mexico   –   8 – 0 – 1
Hawaii   –   5 – 2 – 0
Arizona   –   4 – 2 – 1
Regis   –   5 – 3 – 0
Gonzaga   –   5 – 3 – 1
Santa Clara   –   5 – 4 – 2
Loyola (CA)   –   4 – 3 – 1
Tempe State   –   2 – 3 – 1
New Mexico A&M   –   3 – 5 – 1
Humboldt State   –   1 – 2 – 0

The 1927 Santa Clara Broncos football team was an American football team that represented Santa Clara University as an independent during the 1927 college football season. In their third season under head coach Adam Walsh, the Broncos compiled a 5–4–2 record and were outscored by opponents by a total of 143 to 137.[1]

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 24at California
L 6–1430,000[2]
October 1at USC
L 12–5235,000[3]
October 9at St. Ignatius (CA)
W 12–6[4]
October 15at Pacific (CA)
W 36–6[5]
October 30at Nevada
T 7–7[6]
November 6at Olympic Club
  • Kezar Stadium
  • San Francisco, CA
L 0–6[7]
November 12at Stanford
W 13–6[8]
November 18at Fresno State
T 6–6[9]
November 26at Saint Mary's
  • Kezar Stadium
  • San Francisco, CA
L 0–22[10]
December 25at Honolulu Town Team
W 27–6[11]
January 2, 1928at Hawaii
  • Honolulu Stadium
  • Honolulu, HI
W 18–12[12]

References

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  1. ^ "History of Santa Clara University Football" (PDF). Santa Clara Athletic Media Relations Office. p. 2. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  2. ^ Brent Metzler (September 25, 1927). "Bears Defeat Broncos, 14 to 6; Santa Clara Gets First Touchdown with Pass". The San Francisco Examiner. pp. 33, 36 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Braven Dyer (October 2, 1927). "Buckless Broncos Downed by Trojans, 52 to 12: Troy's Equine Comes to Life; Jones Unable to Hold Back Ambitious Athletes". The Los Angeles Times. pp. 1-a-1, 1-a-3 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Broncos Defeat St. Ignatius Eleven, 12-6". The San Francisco Examiner. October 10, 1927. p. 27 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Cliff Frisbie (October 16, 1927). "Broncos Trample Tigers, 36 to 6: Bengals Outclassed in First Three Quarters; Score Late in Contest". Stockton Daily Independent. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Nevada Eleven Outplays Santa Clara in Good Shape: Strong Finish by Wolf Pack Shows Reversal of Early Season Form; Score in Homecoming Day Contest Is Seven to Seven". Reno Evening Gazette. October 31, 1927. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ A.K. (November 7, 1927). "Olympic Club Beats Broncos, 6-0: Kutsch Makes Lone Tally in Third Period". The San Francisco Examiner. pp. 1P, 3P – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Broncos Hand Cards 13-6 Upset: Santa Clara Kicks Over Dope Bucket to Win, 13-6". The San Francisco Examiner. November 13, 1927. pp. 33, 35 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Frank Irwin (November 19, 1927). "Fresno State Plays Santa Clara to 6 to 6 Tie: Weirick Catches Pass in Final Minute to Score; Bulldogs Play Heads Up Game in Holding Bronco Team". The Fresno Morning Republican. pp. 17, 18 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ William Leiser (November 27, 1927). "Saints Down Broncos, 22 to 0: Gaels Rely on Forward Passes to Score Twice". The San Francisco Examiner. pp. 1P, 2P – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ Ez Crane (December 27, 1927). "Town Team Falls Before Santa Clara Attack, 26-7: Broncos Flashing Diversified Game Score Brilliantly". The Honolulu Advertiser. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ Ez Crane (January 3, 1928). "Rainbows Lose, 18 to 12: Santa Clara's High-Powered Offense Proves Too Much For Fighting University Eleven". The Honolulu Advertiser. pp. 1, 8 – via Newspapers.com.
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