[15] Bernie Bierman thought of ditching his single-wingback formation after the 32–0 win over Tulane, and was convinced to keep it by McGugin.

[18] A wet field and a strong defense, ranked by one researcher as best in the South,[19] helped Georgia Tech reassert itself and hold Vanderbilt to a scoreless tie, despite the Commodores having the upper hand in play.

[20] A strong game had been predicted, showcasing each team's backfield stars in Stumpy Thomason of Tech and Bill Spears of Vanderbilt.

McGugin's Commodores led 7–0 until a late Dick Dodson run tied the score.

"[23] Vanderbilt center Vernon Sharpe arguably had the better season, but was outperformed by Tennessee's Elvin Butcher.

[27] The Commodores faced Wallace Wade's Alabama Crimson Tide in the season finale.

[28] On Alabama's scoring drive, Red Brown ran 23 yards on a reverse, down to the 4-yard line.

[28] In the fourth quarter, Spears led the winning drive, once circling end for 34 yards, tackling by Starling just as he seemed to break free.