1946 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1946 Iowa Hawkeyes football Big Nine Conference Big Nine 5–4 3–3 Eddie Anderson 5th Bill Kay Iowa Stadium The 1946 Iowa Hawkeyes football team was an American football team that represented the University of Iowa as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1946 Big Nine football season. In their fifth season under head coach Eddie Anderson, the Hawkeyes compiled a 5–4 record (3–3 in conference games), finished in fourth place in the Big Nine, and outscored opponents by a total of 129 to 92.1946 Iowa Hawkeyes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football April 3, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/iowa/1946-schedule.html2012 Media Guide Iowa Football University of Iowa 2012 167, 172 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/iowa/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012IAFootballMediaGuide.pdf 2014-01-01 2013-11-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20131110173344/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/iowa/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012IAFootballMediaGuide.pdf dead The team allowed an average of 200.7 yards per game, the best total defense in Iowa history.2012 Media Guide, p. 195. Iowa was ranked No. 19 in the final Litkenhous Ratings released in December 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 Anderson returned as a head coach after completing his military service; he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1971.Eddie Anderson Member Biography National Football Foundation March 13, 2017 1493 The team's statistical leaders included Bob Smith with 503 rushing yards, Emlen Tunnell with 228 passing yards, Dick Hoerner with 72 receiving yards, and Bob Sullivan with 25 points scored.2012 Media Guide, pp. 196-197. Tackle Bill Kay was selected as the team's most valuable player.2012 Media Guide, p. 152. Guard Earl Banks and fullback Dick Hoerner were selected as first-team players on the 1946 All-Big Nine Conference football team.2012 Media Guide, p. 150. The team played its home games at Iowa Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. It drew 197,811 spectators at five home games, an average of 39,562 per game.2012 Media Guide, p. 181. Schedule 1946 AP September 21 w y North Dakota Agricultural Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 39–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86810574/iowa-wins-390/ The Des Moines Register Iowa wins, 39–0 September 22, 1946 October 9, 2021 Newspapers.com September 28 w Purdue Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 16–0 36,000 Savage Iowa Shocks Purdue, 16-0 The Des Moines Register Bert McGrane September 29, 1946 1S, 6S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100688009/savage-iowa-shocks-purdue-16-0/ Newspapers.com April 29, 2022 October 5 l y Michigan Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 7–14 52,400 U-M Stalls Off Iowa, 14-7 on Two Early Touchdowns: Both Scored by Chappuis in First Half; Hawkeyes Threaten Repeatedly at End Detroit Free Press Lyall Smith October 6, 1946 IV-1, IV-2 https://www.newspapers.com/image/98938453 Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 October 12 w y Nebraska Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry 21–7 30,500 Iowa Drops Huskers, 21-7: Stubborn Foe Carries Fight To Hawkeyes; Smith, Tunnell Star; Hoerner Hurt The Des Moines Register Bert McGrane October 13, 1946 1S, 2S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101591624/iowa-drops-huskers-21-7-stubborn-foe/ Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 October 19 w y Indiana 18 Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 13–0 27,000 Iowa Defeats Indiana: Hawkeyes Get 2 Touchdowns In 1st Period; Hastily-Plugged End Berth Proves Crimson Undoing Jack K. Overmeyer The Indianapolis Star October 20, 1946 41, 45 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100874062/iowa-defeats-indiana-hawkeyes-get-2/ Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 October 26 l y 17 Notre Dame 2 Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 6–41 52,311 Notre Dame Punishes Iowa, 41-6: Lujack Fires Irish Blasts With Passes; Fumbles Foil Few Hawk Chances The Des Moines Register Bert McGrane October 27, 1946 1S, 2S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101591753/notre-dame-punishes-iowa-41-6-lujack/ Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 November 2 l y Illinois 11 Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 0–7 52,000 Illini Sink Iowa, 7-0, Lead Big 9: 5 Hawk Bids Fail; Steger's Stab on Illinois' Big Push Drops Iowans From Race The Des Moines Sunday Register Bert McGrane November 3, 1946 V-1, V-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100862240/illini-sink-iowa-7-0-lead-big-9-5/ Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 November 9 w y Wisconsin 15 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI rivalry 21–7 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 16 Minnesota Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN rivalry 6–16 59,180 Minnesota Upsets Iowa 16 to 6: Brilliant Bye Blasts Hawks Minneapolis Sunday Tribune Charles Johnson November 17, 1946 Sports 1, 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101592068/minnesota-upsets-iowa-16-to-6/ Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 Rankings 1946 college football rankings AP 1 9 NR NR 17 NR NR 16 NR NR NR After the season The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Hawkeyes were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 2 Iowa Hawkeyes Round Pick Player Position NFL club 13 107 Bob Sullivan Halfback Boston Yanks 23 214 Hal Shoener End New York Giants 24 219 Bob Smith Defensive back Washington Redskins 31 286 Herb Shoener End Washington Redskins References Iowa Category:Iowa Hawkeyes football seasons Iowa Hawkeyes football