After the last game of the 1902 year, Walter H. Watkins announced his resignation of his position as head coach of the Vanderbilt football and baseball teams in order that he devote attention to the study of law exclusively.

[14] Vanderbilt took a 12–0 halftime lead after first half touchdowns were scored first by Ed Hamilton and followed by John J.

Brown (left guard), Perry (center), Patterson (right guard), Graham (right tackle), D. Blake (right end), Kyle (quarterback), Tigert (left halfback), Jones (right halfback), Hamilton (fullback).

Vanderbilt gave rival Sewanee its only loss, 10–5, the first team to even score on the Tigers.

Sewanee was crippled in the first half by the loss of Stewart, who fractured his ankle in a scrimmage before the game.

"As great a stand of a football elevve was that of Sewaee before Vanderbilt's winning touchdown was made.

Clemson had the best record, but lost to an inferior North Carolina team; and in the game to secure the SIAA title were tied by Cumberland.

Clemson's John Heisman pushed strongly for Cumberland to share the SIAA title.