From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American college football season
The 1956 Boston University Terriers football team was an American football team that represented Boston University as an independent during the 1956 college football season . In its tenth and final season under head coach Aldo Donelli , the team compiled a 1–5–2 record and was outscored by a total of 166 to 96.[1]
Schedule [ edit ]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 29 UMass W 19–6
October 6 at William & Mary T 18–18[2]
October 13 George Washington Boston University Field Boston, MA T 20–209,104 [3]
October 20 Villanova Boston University Field Boston, MA L 13–2712,925 [4]
October 27 Syracuse Boston University Field Boston, MA L 7–2112,182
November 3 Holy Cross Boston University Field Boston, MA L 12–2112,089 [5]
November 10 at Penn State L 7–4029,094
November 17 at Boston College L 0–1315,077
References [ edit ]
^ "Boston (MA) Yearly Results" . College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved September 28, 2021 .
^ "BU rallies to knot William and Mary" . The Portland Press Herald . October 7, 1956. Retrieved January 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Bob Holbrook (October 14, 1956). "B.U. Ties Geo. Washington, 20–20; Fennessey Scores On Run, Pass" . The Boston Globe . p. 44 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Villanova Wins Over Boston U." Sunday News . Lancaster, Pennsylvania . October 21, 1956. p. 38. Retrieved June 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ The Associated Press (November 4, 1956). "Holy Cross Gains 21-to-12 Conquest". The New York Times . New York, N.Y. p. 207.
Venues Bowls & rivalries Culture & lore People Seasons