1942 Santa Clara Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1942 Santa Clara Broncos football Independent 15 7–2 Buck Shaw 7th Kezar Stadium 1946 The 1942 Santa Clara Broncos football team was an American football team that represented Santa Clara University as an independent during the 1942 college football season. In their seventh season under head coach Buck Shaw, the Broncos compiled a 7–2 record, outscored opponents by a total of 101 to 52, and were ranked No. 15 in the final AP poll.1942 Santa Clara Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 15, 2018 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/santa-clara/1942-schedule.html They were ranked at No. 44 (out of 590 college and military teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System.Litkenhous Rates Georgia No. 1, Ohio State No. 2 Twin City Sentinel Dr. E. E. Litkenhous December 16, 1942 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123106326/litkenhous-rates-georgia-no-1-ohio/ Newspapers.com After winning its first four games against Utah, Stanford, California, and Oregon State, Santa Clara was ranked No. 9 in the AP poll. The team lost to No. 14 UCLA, then rebounded with three consecutive victories, including victories over rivals San Francisco and Saint Mary's. In the final game of the season, the Broncos lost to the powerful service team assembled at Saint Mary's Preflight School. Schedule 1942 AP y y y September 26 at Utah Ute Stadium Salt Lake City, UT W 12-0 16,000 Broncos Whip Utes 12-0: Santa Clara Passes Way to Victory Over Indians Provo (Utah) Sunday Herald Mac R. Johnson September 27, 1942 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22824663/broncos_whip_utes_120_santa_clara/ Newspapers.com October 3 vs Stanford Kezar Stadium San Francisco, CA W 14-6 30,000 Santa Clara 14, Stanford 6: Beals Scores Two on Passes Oakland Tribune Art Cohn October 4, 1942 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22824582/santa_clara_14_stanford_6_beals/ Newspapers.com October 10 at California California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA W 7-6 30,000 Santa Clara 7, California 6: Merlo Muffs Hero's Role Oakland Tribune Art Cohn October 11, 1942 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22824493/santa_clara_7_california_6_merlo/ Newspapers.com October 17 at Oregon State No. 15 Multnomah Stadium Portland, OR W 7-0 8,000 Santa Clara Wins From Oregon State By Score of 7-0 Nevada State Journal October 18, 1942 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22824373/santa_clara_wins_from_oregon_state_by/ Newspapers.com October 24 at No. 14 UCLA No. 9 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA L 6-14 45,000 Broncos Bow to Bruins Los Angeles Times Al Wolf October 25, 1942 II-9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22824244/broncos_bow_to_bruins/ Newspapers.com November 1 at San Francisco Kezar Stadium San Francisco, CA W 8-6 25,000 Santa Clara Beats Dons, 8-6: Safety From Blocked Punt Saves Broncs The San Bernardino Daily Sun (Associated Press) November 2, 1942 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22824200/santa_clara_beats_dons_86_safety/ Newspapers.com November 9 at Loyola (CA) No. 12 Gilmore Stadium Los Angeles CA W 21-0 12,000 Broncos Down Lions: Santa Clara Victor, 21-0 Los Angeles Times Bob Smyser November 9, 1942 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22823920/broncos_down_lions_santa_clara_victor/ Newspapers.com November 14 vs Saint Mary's Kezar Stadium San Francisco, CA W 20-7 36,000 Broncos Trip Gaels, 20-7 Los Angeles Times 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22824106/broncos_trip_gaels_207/ Newspapers.com November 22 vs Saint Mary's Pre-Flight No. 14 Kezar Stadium San Francisco, CA L 6-13 25,000 Bronc Bowl Hopes Ruined by Preflight: Bottari's Air Shots Bring 13-6 Victory Oakland Tribune Alan Ward November 23, 1942 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22824008/bronc_bowl_hopes_ruined_by_preflight/ Newspapers.com Rankings 1942 college football rankings AP 1 8 15т (1) 9 (2) NR 15 NR 14т 12т 15 Postseason Two Santa Clara players were recognized on the 1942 College Football All-America Team: end Al Beals received second-team honors from the Central Press Association; and quarterback Jesse Freitas received third-team honors from the Associated Press. In March 1943, coach Shaw cancelled spring football practice. At that point, 98% of the school's male students were in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and their free time was occupied by Army training. Shaw noted that "fall football looks hopeless," and added that it was "improbable that we could get a football team from among the 4-F boys or those under 18."Broncs Cancel Spring Drills The Salt Lake Tribune March 18, 1943 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22825271/broncs_cancel_spring_drills/ Newspapers.com On August 18, 1943, the school announced that it was abandoning football for the duration of World War II. Athletic director George Barsi noted that 94% of the prior year's student body was in the armed services, and the shortage of manpower made it "inadvisable to field a team".Broncos Drop Football for War Duration The Press Democrat August 19, 1943 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22825371/broncos_drop_football_for_war_duration/ Newspapers.com The Broncos did not field a football team again until 1946. References Santa Clara Category:Santa Clara Broncos football seasons Santa Clara Broncos football