1947 Boston University Terriers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1947 Boston University Terriers football Independent 5–3 16 Aldo Donelli 1st Fenway Park The 1947 Boston University Terriers football team was an American football team that represented Boston University as an independent during the 1947 college football season. In its first season under head coach Aldo Donelli, the team compiled a 5–3 record and outscored opponents by a total of 196 to 168.1947 Boston University Terriers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 10, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/boston-university/1947-schedule.html Donelli was hired as Boston University's football coach shortly after the close of the 1946 season.Buff Donelli Here; B.U. Confirms Appointment The Boston Globe November 28, 1947 39 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28288084/buff_donelli_here_bu_confirms/ Newspapers.com He had previously been a head coach in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Rams. His hiring was described by the United Press as "a giant step forward" in Boston University's "march into 'bigtime' football".Donelli Goes To Boston U. Detroit Free Press November 28, 1947 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28287999/donelli_goes_to_boston_u/ Newspapers.com Donelli remained the head coach at Boston University for 10 years. Schedule y y September 27 Mohawk Fenway Park Boston, MA W 45-7 5,000 B.U. Spares Mohawk in 45-7 Parade --- 5000 Watch Game The Boston Globe Herb Ralby September 28, 1947 26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28281662/bu_spares_mohawk_in_457_parade/ Newspapers.com October 4 at Harvard Harvard Stadium Boston, MA L 14-19 30,000 Harvard Field Goal, Safety Subdue Stubborn B.U., 19-14 The Boston Globe Jerry Nason October 5, 1947 29 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28208094/harvard_field_goal_safety_subdue/ Newspapers.com October 11 NYU Fenway Park Boston, MA W 38-7 7,000 B.U. Tests Squad Depth Outclassing NYU 38-7 The Boston Globe Bob Holbrook October 12, 1947 29 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28281850/bu_tests_squad_depth_outclassing_nyu/ October 18 Purdue<hc> Fenway Park Boston, MA L 7-62 11,446 Purdue Powerhouse Checks B.U. Big-Time Bid, 62-7 The Boston Globe Hy Hurwitz October 19, 1947 28 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28281970/purdue_powerhouse_checks_bu_bigtime/ Newspapers.com October 25 William & Mary Fenway Park Boston, MA L 13-47 6,800 William & Mary Rolls at Will vs. B.U., 47-13 The Boston Globe Bob Holbrook October 26, 1947 28 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28282370/william_mary_rolls_at_will_vs_bu/ Newspapers.com November 1 Fordham Fenway Park Boston, MA W 26-6 2,703 Only 2703 See B.U. Batter Fordham, 26-6 The Boston Globe Jack Barry November 2, 1947 30 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28282611/only_2703_see_bu_batter_fordham_266/ Newspapers.com November 15 Merchant Marine Fenway Park Boston, MA W 33-6 1,987 B.U. Reaps, 33-6, in Drab Game; Cella Features The Boston Globe Clif Keane November 16, 1947 23, 29 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27993100/bu_reaps_336_in_drab_game_cella/ Newspapers.com November 29 Colgate Fenway Park Boston, MA W 20-14 9,877 George Boston Recovers Fumble to Give Terriers 20-14 Triumph The Boston Globe Jerry Nason November 23, 1947 27, 29 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28227621/george_boston_recovers_fumble_to_give/ Newspapers.com References Boston University Category:Boston University Terriers football seasons Boston University Terriers football