1996 Davidson Wildcats football team

1996 Davidson Wildcats football
ConferenceIndependent
Record6–4
Head coach
Home stadiumRichardson Stadium
1996 NCAA Division I-AA independents football standings
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Buffalo   –     8 – 3  
No. 15 Youngstown State   –     8 – 3  
Saint Mary's   –     7 – 3  
Western Kentucky   –     7 – 4  
Davidson   –     6 – 4  
Towson   –     6 – 4  
Samford   –     6 – 5  
Wofford   –     6 – 5  
Cal Poly   –     5 – 6  
Hofstra   –     5 – 6  
Liberty   –     5 – 6  
Southern Utah   –     4 – 7  
Charleston Southern   –     2 – 8  
Morehead State   –     2 – 8  
Jacksonville State   –     1 – 9  
  • ^ – NCAA Division I-AA playoff participant
Rankings from The Sports Network poll

The 1996 Davidson Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented Davidson College as an independent during the 1996 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Tim Landis, the team compiled a 6–4 record.

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 14at Maryville
W 24–14[1]
September 21at Sewanee
L 16–17[2]
September 28Emory and Henry
L 17–243,126[3]
October 5Guilford
  • Richardson Stadium
  • Davidson, NC
W 13–102,319[4]
October 12Washington and Lee
  • Richardson Stadium
  • Davidson, NC
W 23–12[5]
October 19at Methodist
L 13–42[6]
October 26Randolph–Macon
  • Richardson Stadium
  • Davidson, NC
L 24–312,358[7]
November 2at Hampden–Sydney
W 24–21[8]
November 9Centre
  • Richardson Stadium
  • Davidson, NC
W 42–21[9]
November 16at Bridgewater
W 27–24[10]
  • Homecoming

References

  1. ^ "Moll leads Davidson run past Maryville". The Knoxville News-Sentinel. Associated Press. September 15, 1996. p. C5. Retrieved February 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Sewanee tops Davidson on field goal". The Tennessean. Associated Press. September 22, 1996. p. 16C. Retrieved February 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Wasps win over Davidson 24–17". Bristol Herald Courier. September 29, 1996. Retrieved February 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Davidson rallies to beat Guilford". News and Record. October 6, 1996. p. C5. Retrieved February 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Spencer, Reid (October 13, 1996). "In relief, QB Dugan sparks Davidson win". The Charlotte Observer. p. 13H. Retrieved February 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Kruse, Mike (October 20, 1996). "Methodist jumps on Davidson". The Charlotte Observer. p. 13G. Retrieved February 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Hughes' late score lifts R–MC over Davidson". Richmond Times-Dispatch. October 27, 1996. p. D8. Retrieved February 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Kruse, Mike (November 3, 1996). "Mileham's late kick lifts Davidson to win". The Charlotte Observer. p. 13G. Retrieved February 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Spencer, Reid (November 10, 1996). "Davidson's offense leaves Centre behind". The Charlotte Observer. p. 17G. Retrieved February 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Davidson edges Bridgewater". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Associated Press. November 17, 1996. p. D3. Retrieved February 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
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