The Hillsdale Dales, in their second season under head coach Muddy Waters, won the conference championship with a perfect 9–0 record (6–0 against MIAA opponents).
The 1955 Hillsdale Dales football team represented Hillsdale College in the MIAA during the 1955 college football season. In their second year under head coach Muddy Waters, the Dales compiled a 9–0 record (6–0 against MIAA opponents), won the MIAA championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 302 to 86.[4][5] The season was part of Hillsdale's 34-game winning streak extending from 1954 to 1957.[6]
The 1955 team declined an invitation to play in the 1956 Tangerine Bowl due to the organizers' stipulation that Hillsdale's four black players remain at home. One of the black players was Nate Clark who led the country in scoring with 144 points scored in nine games.
The 1955 Kalamazoo Hornets football team represented Kalamazoo College of Kalamazoo, Michigan. In their third year under head coach Rolla Anderson, the Hornets compiled a 5–3 record (4–2 against MIAA opponents), finished the season in second place in the MIAA, and outscored opponents by a total of 118 to 109.[2]
The 1955 Alma Scots football team represented Alma College of Alma, Michigan. In their seventh and final year under head coach Lloyd Eaton, the Scots compiled a 5–4 record (3–3 against MIAA opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MIAA, and outscored opponents by a total of 187 to 141.[26]
Alma's Marv Raab led the MIAA in both rushing yards in conference games (672 yards on 78 carries) and total offense (683 yards).[2]
The 1955 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College of Hope, Michigan. In their first year under head coach Russ DeVette, the Dutchmen compiled a 4–5 record (3–3 against MIAA opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MIAA, and outscored opponents by a total of 187 to 158.[32]
The 1955 Albion Britons football team represented Albion College of Albion, Michigan. In their second year under head coach Morley Fraser, the Britons compiled a 3–5 record (3–3 against MIAA opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 135 to 99.[38]
The 1955 Adrian Bulldogs football team represented Adrian College of Adrian, Michigan. In their third and final year under head coach Joe Fortunato, the Bulldogs compiled a 4–5 record (2–4 against MIAA opponents), finished in sixth place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 186 to 139.[43]
Two Adrian players ranked as statistical leaders in conference games. Fred Hobart led the conference with 483 passing yards, and Leon Harper was the receiving leader with 20 receptions for 323 yards.[2]
The 1955 Olivet Comets football team represented Olivet College of Olivet, Michigan. In their third and final year under head coach Warren Thomas, the Comets compiled a 1–8 record (0–6 against MIAA opponents), finished in last place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 246 to 57.[47]
^"Hope Scores Three Times in Finale to Beat Carroll, 19-13: Pioneers Tire And Fade Out in Last Quarter". Waukesha Daily Freeman. October 3, 1955. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
^ a b"Adrian Slams Hope into Loop Cellar With 18-13 Victory". The Holland Evening Sentinel. October 17, 1955. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
^ a b"Hope Clobbers Olivet, 52-13, To Bolt Out of MIAA Cellar: Dutch Run Wild In Chalking Up First Loop Win". The Holland Evening Sentinel. October 31, 1955. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
^ a b"Hope Dumps Albion, 40-6 On Strong Ground Game: Dutch Break Loose In Final Half For MIAA Victory". The Holland Evening Sentinel. November 7, 1955. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Albion Yearly Results". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on 2015-09-06. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
^"Wabash Beats Albion". Muncie Star. September 25, 1955. p. C3 – via Newspapers.com.
^ a b"Britons Top Adrian in Tight Battle". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. October 2, 1955. p. IV-2 – via Newspapers.com.
^ a b"Jim Hurd Sparkplugs Albion Over Olivet". Lansing State Journal. October 16, 1955. p. 65 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Beloit Bucs Tip Albion". The Herald-Telegram. October 24, 1955. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Adrian Yearly Results". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on 2015-09-07. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
^"Wilmington Loses". Albion Beacon Journal. September 19, 1955. p. 2B – via Newspapers.com.
^"Adrian Upset By Ferris, 20-15". Detroit Free Press. October 30, 1955. p. 6D – via Newspapers.com.
^ a b"Olivet '11' Beaten By Adrian, 20-0". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. November 13, 1955. p. IV-2 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Olivet (MI) Records by Year". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on 2015-09-07. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
^"Wittenberg Raps Olivet". Mansfield News-Journal. September 18, 1955. p. 26 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Ferris Edges Past Olivet, 12 to 6". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. September 25, 1955. p. IV-2 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Wahl Leads Olivet To 19-6 Victory". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. October 9, 1955. p. 37 – via Newspapers.com.