1946 Wisconsin Badgers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1946 Wisconsin Badgers football Big Nine Conference Big Nine 4–5 2–5 Harry Stuhldreher 11th Fred Negus Clarence Esser Camp Randall Stadium The 1946 Wisconsin Badgers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Wisconsin in the 1946 Big Nine Conference football season. The team compiled a 4–5 record (2–5 against conference opponents) and finished in eighth place in the Big Nine Conference. Harry Stuhldreher was in his 11th year as Wisconsin's head coach.1946 Wisconsin Badgers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football March 13, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wisconsin/1946-schedule.htmlWisconsin Football 2016 Fact Book University of Wisconsin 2016 212, 220 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/wisconsin-media-guide.pdf 2017-03-14 2016-12-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230850/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/wisconsin-media-guide.pdf dead The team averaged 253.1 yards per game of total offense, 179.8 by rushing, and 73.3 by passing.Wisconsin Football 2016 Fact Book, p. 146. The team's statistical leaders included Earl Maves with 538 rushing yards, Lisle Blackbourn, Jr., with 175 passing yards, Tom Bennett with 124 receiving yards, and Ben Bendrick with 30 points scored.Wisconsin Football 2016 Fact Book, pp. 134-136. Center Fred Negus received the team's most valuable player award.Wisconsin Football 2016 Fact Book, p. 181. T. A. Cox led the Big Nine with an average of 43.0 yards per punt.Wisconsin Football 2016 Fact Book, p. 131. Clarence Esser was the team captain.Wisconsin Football 2016 Fact Book, p. 185. Earl Maves rushed for 155 yards against Marquette on September 21, 1946.Wisconsin Football 2016 Fact Book, p. 103. In the same game, he set a Wisconsin school record with an 86-yard touchdown run. That record stood until 1957.Wisconsin Football 2016 Fact Book, p. 105. Also in the Marquette game, Gene Evans set a school record with three interceptions, a record that stood until 1954.Wisconsin Football 2016 Fact Book, p. 127. The defense held Marquette to five rushing yards in the game.Wisconsin Football 2016 Fact Book, p. 143. On September 28, 1946, Wisconsin set a school record by holding California to 71 yards (24 rushing, 47 passing). That record stood until 2005. Wisconsin was ranked at No. 29 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System rankings for 1946.Rice Rated Fifth Best, Tennessee 12th by Lit Dr. E. E. Litkenhous The Knoxville News-Sentinel December 15, 1946 B4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123020754/rice-rated-fifth-best-tennessee-12th/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Camp Randall Stadium. During the 1946 season, the average attendance at home games was 45,000.Wisconsin Football 2016 Fact Book, p. 258. Schedule 1946 September 21 w y Marquette Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 34–0 45,000 Badgers Merciful in Piling Up 34-0 Win: Marquette Not in Same Class as Wisconsin; Kindt and Maves Break Up Game With Long Touchdown Runs Wisconsin State Journal Henry J. McCormick September 22, 1946 29, 30 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101648807/1946-oregon-state-beavers-football-team/ Newspapers.com September 28 w y y California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA 28–7 50,000 Cal Crushed: Badgers Erupt in 4th Stanza to Win, 28-7; Jensen Tallies On 56-Yd. Run The San Francisco Examiner Prescott Sullivan September 29, 1946 21, 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101649070/cal-crushed-badgers-erupt-in-4th/ Newspapers.com October 5 l y Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 0–28 45,000 N.U. Routs Badgers, 28-0: Wildcats Get 3 Touchdowns in Last Period; 45,000 See Surprise Power Display Chicago Tribune Edward Burns October 6, 1946 II-1, II-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101648953/nu-routs-badgers-28-0-wildcats-get/ Newspapers.com October 12 w Ohio State 14 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 20–7 45,000 Badgers Wallop Ohio State, 20 to 7: Great Rally in Second Half Upsets Buckeyes Before 45,000 Crowd; Maves, Kindt, Bendrick Cross Ohio Goal Line; Wisconsin Line Sparkles As Underdog Badgers Triumph The Capital Times Hank Casserly October 13, 1946 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101649016/badgers-wallop-ohio-state-20-to-7/ Newspapers.com October 19 l y 20 Illinois Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL 21–27 62,597 Illini Beat Wisconsin, 27-21: 2 Touchdowns in 4th Period Whip Badgers; Wham! 21 Points in First 4 Minutes Chicago Tribune Irving Vaughan October 20, 1946 II-1, II-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100859080/illini-beat-wisconsin-27-21-2/ Newspapers.com November 2 w y 18 Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 24–20 32,000 Purdue Loses, 24-20: Record Crowd of 32,000 at Lafayette The Muncie Star Dale Burgess November 3, 1946 1C, 3C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100688502/purdue-loses-24-20-record-crowd-of/ Newspapers.com April 29, 2022 November 9 l y 15 Iowa Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI rivalry 7–21 45,000 Drab Badgers Absorb 21-7 Thumping: Iowa More Powerful, More Alert as Best Team Won Big 9 Tilt Wisconsin State Journal Henry J. McCormick November 10, 1946 33–34 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41233476/wisconsin-state-journal/ Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 November 16 l y Michigan 10 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 6–28 63,415 Michigan Keeps Title Hopes Alive with 28-6 Victory: Wolverines Overwhelm Wisconsin; Chappuis Sets Pace; Mann Scores Twice Detroit Free Press Lyall Smith November 17, 1946 IV-1, IV-3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101648892/michigan-keeps-title-hopes-alive-with/ Newspapers.com November 23 l Minnesota Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI rivalry 0–6 45,000 Badgers Lose Bitterly Fought Battle, 6-0: Gophers Win One Wisconsin Could Easily Have Taken Wisconsin State Journal Henry J. McCormick November 24, 1946 29, 30 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101597222/badgers-lose-bitterly-fought-battle/ Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 Rankings 1946 college football rankings AP 1 9 NR 20т NR 18 15 NR NR NR NR After the season The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Badgers were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 Wisconsin Badgers Round Pick Player Position NFL club 1 11 Don Kindt Defensive back Chicago Bears 15 133 George Fuchs Back Los Angeles Rams 20 180 Clarence Esser End Chicago Cardinals 26 236 Earl Maves Wingback Detroit Lions References Wisconsin Category:Wisconsin Badgers football seasons Wisconsin Badgers football