The 1917 Rock Island Independents season resulted in the team posting a 7–3 record.

Schedule Game Date Opponent Result 1 September 23 Sterling Independents W 33–0 2 September 30 Alton Tigers W 33–3 3 October 7 at Davenport A.C. W 3–0 4 October 14 Peoria Socials W 49–0 5 October 21 Moline Indians W 21–0 6 October 28 Racine Regulars W 12-0 7 November 4 Minneapolis Marines L 3–7 8 November 11 Davenport A.C. L 10–12 9 November 18 Minneapolis Marines L 14–33 10 December 2 Davenport A.C. W 23–7

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