1914 Central University football team

The 1914 Central University football team represented Central University of Kentucky (now known as Centre College) as a member the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) during the 1914 college football season. Led by first-year head coach Merle C. Knapp, the team compiled an overall record of 1–3–1, with a mark of 0–1 in conference play.

1914 Central University football
ConferenceSouthern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record1–3–1 (0–1 SIAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumCheek Field
Seasons
 1913
1915 
1914 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
Tennessee +600900
Auburn +401801
Texas A&M200611
Ole Miss211541
Mississippi A&M420620
Sewanee420530
Florida320520
Georgia221351
Clemson220531
Alabama330540
Kentucky110530
LSU121441
Chattanooga130540
Vanderbilt130260
Mississippi College011431
Wofford010171
Central University010131
Mercer030540
Tulane031331
The Citadel030250
  • + Conference co-champions

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultSource
October 3Kentucky Military Institute*
W 18–6[1]
October 20at VanderbiltL 0–59[2]
November 7Kentucky Wesleyan*
  • Cheek Field
  • Danville, KY
T 6–6[3]
November 20at Georgetown (KY)*
L 0–66[4]
November 26at Transylvania*
L 3–53[5]
  • *Non-conference game

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References

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  1. "Cadets dine here after defeat by Central". The Courier-Journal. October 4, 1914. Retrieved May 20, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Central Kentucky pie for Vanderbilt". The Birmingham News. October 21, 1914. Retrieved May 20, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Tie game played on Cheek Field between Wesleyan and Central eleven Saturday afternoon". The Kentucky Advocate. November 9, 1914. Retrieved May 20, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Georgetown Tigers beat Central, 66–0". The Lexington Herald. November 21, 1914. Retrieved May 20, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Crimson team easy winner". The Courier-Journal. November 27, 1914. Retrieved May 20, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Centre College Football Record (1910-1919)". Centre College. Retrieved January 3, 2026.