Folger starred in the game against conference champion Georgia Tech. Davidson would have defeated North Carolina had it not been for a 61-yard touchdown run from Folger. On November 13, he completed one of the most significant plays in the early history of the Carolina football program, a 52-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against Virginia. He was taken out in the fourth quarter when he showed signs of overwork. It was the first defeat of Virginia for the Tar Heels since 1905, and its first touchdown against its rival since 1913. He was selected All-Southern. Folger was elected captain for 1917. Due to the First World War, the school had only no varsity football that year.