Conference play began on October 7 with Washington & Lee defeating North Carolina State 14–6 in Lexington.
Vanderbilt fought Michigan to a scoreless tie at the inaugural game at Dudley Field, the first football stadium in the south in the style of the Eastern schools.
[4] Centre quarterback Herb Covington had made a "world record" six drop kick field goals against Louisville.
[3] Vanderbilt end Lynn Bomar and Georgia Tech halfback Red Barron were unanimous All-Southern selections and second-team Walter Camp All-Americans.
The following is the composite All-Southern team compiled from twenty four coaches and sporting editors of the South, each of whom received trophies from the Atlanta Journal:[60]