[3] [1] Coach Mike Donahue's Auburn team was nearly as strong as the season before, and beat Florida 20–0 en route to another SIAA title.

In contrast to last year, the Gators held Auburn scoreless in the first half,[3] and the loss was seen as a moral victory and sign of progress.

John Sutton left the game feeling poorly, and further examination revealed a weak heart.

[18] In Charleston, the Gators defeated The Citadel 7–0 in a heavy rain and a field saturated with inches of mud.

[19] Rammy Ramsdell returned the opening kickoff back 40 yards, and Jim Sparkman eventually carried it over for the decisive touchdown,[19] "before the ball was wet.