The team had a training table installed in the basement of the newly built Knowles Dormitory on campus, which also featured a gym and hot and cold baths.
[3][4][5] Another practice game was played against the local College Park team, winning by 18-0.
There is no reason why we should not carry off our full share of the honors this season, if the boys will work.
Georgia Tech had a match scheduled against Mercer for November 6, but the teams decided to cancel the game.
[9] Football was almost outlawed completely in Georgia by legislative action, but the final bill was vetoed by Governor William Atkinson.
On their next possession, Georgia moved the ball thirty-five yards and scored the first touchdown of the game.
On its next possession, Georgia was able to take the ball all the way to the Techs' fifteen-yard line, but it missed an attempt at kicking a goal.
Wood, joined the team at halfback to the protests of Mercer, who claimed that he was practically a professional.
The Techs were the stronger and larger team, but Mercer played well and maintained composure.
Following the game, the Tech and Mercer players learned of the death of Von Gammon during the Georgia-Virginia match.