Claim: The 1907 Western State Hilltoppers football team opened their season with a 9-0 win against Grand Rapids HS, but lost to Albion and Olivet 0-5 and 0-42, respectively, in their next two games.
Evidence: October 5 Grand Rapids HS W 9–0 October 9 at Albion L 0–5 October 12 at Olivet L 0–42