The 1957 Fairmont State Falcons football team was an American football team that represented Fairmont State University as a member of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) during the 1957 NAIA football season. In their sixth season under head coach Harold "Deacon" Duvall, the Falcons compiled a perfect 7–0 record (also 7–0 in conference games), won the WVIAC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 147 to 42.
Quarterback Rich Newbrough led the team in total offense (574 yards) and passing (35 of 64 passes for 475 yards, a .547 completion percentage, and four touchdowns). Other statistical leaders included Don Fontana with 19 receptions for 237 yards and George Murphy with 346 rushing yards and 24 points scored. Moses Guin also ranked among the team's leading rushers.
Three Fairmont players were selected as first-team players on the 1957 All-WVIAC football team: back George Murphy; end Rbert Reiber; and tackle Don Bennett.Media Guide, p. 71.
The team played its home games in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Schedule
Media Guide, p. 81.
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