1953 Western Reserve Red Cats football team

1953 Western Reserve Red Cats football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record5–3–1 (1–2–1 MAC)
Head coach
CaptainGordon McCarter
Home stadiumClarke Field
1953 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Ohio $ 5 0 1 6 2 1
Miami (OH) 3 0 1 7 1 1
Kent State 3 1 0 7 2 0
Toledo 2 3 0 3 6 0
Western Reserve 1 2 1 5 3 1
Western Michigan 0 4 1 1 6 1
Bowling Green 0 4 0 1 8 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1953 Western Reserve Red Cats football team represented the Western Reserve University—now referred to as Case Western Reserve University—as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1953 college football season. Led by third-year head coach Edward L. Finnigan, the Red Cats compiled an overall record of 5–3–1 with a mark of 1–2–1 in conference play, placing fifth in the MAC. Fullback Gordon McCarter was the team's captain. Wes Stevens served as line coach.

The final Thanksgiving Day rivalry game against Case Tech was played this season.