Detroit City College Tartars football, 1923–1933

The Detroit City College Tartars football teams (later known as the Wayne State Tartars) represented Detroit City College (later renamed Wayne State University) in American football from 1923 to 1933. The program's history prior to 1923 are covered at Detroit Junior College football, 1918–1922. In 1934, the school became known as Wayne State University, and seasons are dealt with individually.

Highlights of the years from 1923 to 1933 include the following:

  • The 1923 Detroit City College Tartars football team compiled a 4–3–1 record, including victories over Ferris Institute, Hope College, Grans Rapids Junior College, and Findlay College.
  • After compiling a losing record in 1923, the 1925 compiled a 4–3–1 record, including victories over Assumption College, Hope College, Grand Rapids Junior College, and the University of Toledo.
  • The teams suffered losing records in 1926 (2–4–1), 1927 (2–6), 1928 (2–5–1), and 1929 (2–7).
  • David L. Holmes stepped down as the school's head football coach after the 1928 season. He remained with the school as athletic director and track coach for several decades thereafter.
  • After Holmes' departure, the teams failed to win a game in 1930 (0–9) and 1931 (0–6–1) under head coach Norman G. Wann.
  • In 1932, Joe Gembis took over as head coach. He served 14 years as head coach, compiling a 42–51–8 record.
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