[1][n 1] Its season was clouded by accusations of professionalism from Grantland Rice and rival school Tulane which was also undefeated in southern play.
Vanderbilt had a down year with a wealth of sophomores; guided shrewdly by McGugin to its success.
[4] The Tennessee Volunteers compiled four wins in SIAA play, the most in team history.
[5] Vanderbilt coach Dan McGugin noted "All things considered, Leach was perhaps the best football player of the year in Dixie.
The consensus All-Southern team: Selectors include John Heisman (H), Dan McGugin (DM), and Nash Buckingham (NB).