1924 Michigan Agricultural Aggies football team
American college football team season
The 1924 Michigan Agricultural Aggies football team was an American football team that represented Michigan Agricultural College (MAC), now known as Michigan State University, as an independent during the 1924 college football season. In their second year under head coach Ralph H. Young, the Aggies compiled a 5–3 record and outscored opponents by a total of 210 to 48. It was MAC's first season with a winning record since 1918.
The team played its home games at the newly-completed Aggie Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. The stadium was formally dedicated on October 11, 1924, the day of the Aggies annual game with th Michigan Wolverines.
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On October 11, 1924, the Aggies hosted Michigan in East Lansing. The game remained scoreless through the first three quarters. Michigan scored on a pass from halfback Frederick Parker to end Herb Steger to win the game by a 7 to 0 score.
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