1946 Rocky Mountain Conference football season

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 Rocky Mountain Conference Football 5 Montana State Champion Football 1945 1947 The 1946 Rocky Mountain Conference football season was the season of college football played by the five member schools of the Rocky Mountain Conference (RMC) as part of the 1946 college football season. The Montana State Bobcats won the RMC championship with a 5–3–2 record (2–0–1 against conference opponents) and outscored opponents by a total of 198 to 156. Conference overview Conf. rankTeamHead coachConf. recordOverall recordPoints scoredPoints against1Montana StateClyde Carpenter2–0–15–3–21981562Colorado State–GreeleyJohn W. Hancock3–16–32181013Western State (CO)Paul W. Wright1–15–4–1142964Colorado CollegeHarold A. White0-1–14–4–11311065Colorado MinesJohn Mason0–31–4–162132 The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 144 Teams Montana State 1946 Montana State Bobcats football 1946 Montana State football team.jpg 285 Rocky Mountain Conference RMC 5–3–2 2–0–1 Clyde Carpenter 1st Gatton Field RMC champion Harbor Bowl T 13–13 vs. New Mexico 1941 The 1946 Montana State Bobcats football team represented Montana State College (now known as Montana State University) of Bozeman, Montana. In their first season under head coach Clyde Carpenter, the Bobcats compiled a 5–3–2 record (2–0–1 against RMC opponents), won the RMC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 198 to 156.Bobcat Record Book 2018 Montana State University 57 https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/msubobcats.com/documents/2018/10/4/FB_Guide_2018_Records.pdf January 17, 2019 November 2, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211102233406/https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/msubobcats.com/documents/2018/10/4/FB_Guide_2018_Records.pdf deadThe Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 143–144("Montana State, despite an early 7-7 tie with Colorado College, won the championship by copping its other two games to finish unbeaten.") Players receiving all-conference honors were end Mike McCormick, tackle Len Larson, guard Dick Ball, and backs Bill Nelson and Neil Brooks.W.J. Bingham, 1947 Official NCAA Football Guide, p. 143. Tackle John McLellan was selected by the Chicago Bearsin the 19th round (175th pick) of the 1947 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 y y September 28 BYU<ncg> Gatton Field Bozeman, MT W 13-12 3,000 Brooks Gives Bobcats 13-12 Win The Missoulian Associated Press September 29, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101970468/brooks-gives-bobcats-13-12-win/ Newspapers.com October 5 at Colorado College Washburn Field Colorado Springs, CO T 7-7 Bobcats Tie Colorado College, 7-7 The Sunday Missoulian Associated Press October 6, 1946 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101984795/bobcats-tie-colorado-college-7-7/ Newspapers.com October 12 at Utah State<ncg> Logan, UT L 14-28 5,000 Utags Subdue Bobcats, 28-14: Drives in Second Half End Bozeman Hopes The Salt Lake Tribune Bill Clegg October 13, 1946 B3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101980654/utags-subdue-bobcats-28-14-drives-in/ Newspapers.com October 19 vs Montana<ncg> Naranche Memorial Stadium Butte, MT (rivalry) L 7-20 10,000 University Grizzlies Overwhelm State College Bobcats 20 to 7: Record Crowd of 10,000 Witness Game; Traditiona Rivals Resume Games After War Recess The Montana Standard Butte, Montana Jean Jordan October 20, 1946 1, 26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101984022/university-grizzlies-overwhelm-state/ Newspapers.com October 26 Colorado State–Greeley Gatton Field Bozeman, MT W 27-7 Montana State Bobcats Upset Favored Coloradans, 27 to 7 The Billings Gazette Associated Press October 27, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101985023/montana-state-bobcats-upset-favored/ Newspapers.com November 2 at Nevada<ncg> Mackay Stadium Reno, NV L 14-38 Kalmanir Runs 105 Yards as Nevada Tops Montana State 38-14 in Homecoming Game Nevada State Journal November 13, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24103341/kalmanir_runs_105_yards_as_nevada_tops/ Newspapers.com November 9 vs Portland<ncg> Memorial Stadium Great Falls, MT W 19-6 6,000 Alert Bobcats Whip Pilots 19-6 Before 6,000 Fans Great Falls Tribune 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35149746/alert_bobcats_whip_pilots_196_before/ Newspapers.com November 16 North Dakota Agricultural<ncg> Gatton Field Bozeman, MT W 39-18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86812074/bobcats-win-at-home-as-grizzlies-lose-on/ The Montana Standard Bobcats win at home as Grizzlies lose on road November 17, 1946 October 9, 2021 Newspapers.com November 23 at Colorado Mines Golden, CO W 45-7 Bobcats Crush Orediggers, Take Crown The Sunday Missoulian Associated Press November 24, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101985312/bobcats-crush-orediggers-take-crown/ Newspapers.com January 1, 1947 vs New Mexico<ncg> Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA (Harbor Bowl) T 13-13 7,000 Lobos and Montana State Battle to 13-13 Tie in San Diego's Harbor Bowl Albuquerque Journal January 2, 1947 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/25698749/lobos_and_montana_state_battle_to_1313/ Newspapers.com Colorado State–Greeley 1946 Colorado State–Greeley Bears football Rocky Mountain Conference RMC 6–3 3–1 John W. Hancock 13th The 1946 Colorado State–Greeley Bears football team represented Colorado State College at Greeley, Colorado (now known as the University of Northern Colorado). In their 13th season under head coach John W. Hancock, the Bears compiled a 6–3 record (3–1 against RMC opponents), finished in second place in the RMC, and outscored opponents by a total of 218 to 101.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 171. y y September 21 at Wyoming<ncg> Corbett Field Laramie, WY L 0-7 Cowboys Top Colorado Teachers 7-0 The Salt Lake Tribune September 22, 1946 B3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101952276/cowboys-top-colorado-teachers-7-0/ Newspapers.com September 28 at Chadron State<ncg> Elliott Field Chadron, NE W 46-8 Colorado '11' Defeats Eagles by 46-8 Score The Chadron Record October 1, 1946 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105887277/colorado-11-defeats-eagles-by-46-8/ Newspapers.com October 4 Colorado Mines Greeley, CO W 21-0 October 12 Western State (CO) Greeley, CO W 12-6 October 19 Emporia State<ncg> Greeley, CO W 41-21 E-State Drops a 41 to 21 Decision: Colorado State Gives Power Display --- Two Hornets Injured The Emporia Gazette October 21, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105887462/e-state-drops-a-41-to-21-decision/ Newspapers.com October 26 Montana State Gatton Field Bozeman, MT L 7-27 November 2 1946 South Dakota Mines Hardrockers South Dakota Mines<ncg> Greeley, CO W 65-0 Colorado State Wins in Snow The State November 3, 1946 Columbia, South Carolina https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112692880/colorado-state-wins-in-snow/ Newspapers.com November 9 Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO W 19-12 2,000 November 16 at New Mexico A&M<ncg> Quesenberry Field Las Cruces, NM L 7-12 3,500 Aggies Open Season with 37-0 Victory over Teachers: Losers Fold After Close First Half Las Cruces Sun-News September 22, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101990865/aggies-open-season-with-37-0-victory/ Newspapers.com Western State 1946 Western State Mountaineers football Rocky Mountain Conference RMC 5–4–1 1–1 Paul W. Wright The 1946 Western State Mountaineers football team represented Western State College of Colorado at Gunnison, Colorado (now known as the Western Colorado University). Led by head coach Paul W. Wright, the Bears compiled a 5–4–1 record (1–1 against RMC opponents), finished in third place in the RMC, and outscored opponents by a total of 142 to 96. The 1946 season was the first for the Western State football program since 1941. The sport was abandoned after the 1941 season due to World War II.Western State Plays Brigham Young Saturday The Daily Sentinel September 20, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112691912/western-state-plays-brigham-young/ Newspapers.com y September 22 at BYU Provo, UT L 2-13 Cougars Take Opener Against Western State, 13-2: Fumbles Spoil Display Of Power by BYU The Salt Lake Tribune Jimmy Hodgson September 22, 1946 B3, B4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101956769/cougars-take-opener-against-western/ Newspapers.com September 27 at Southwestern Tech<ncg> Milam Stadium Weatherford, OK L 0-19 S. W. Tech 19, W. State 0 The Salt Lake Tribune September 28, 1946 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105944920/s-w-tech-19-w-state-0/ Newspapers.com October 5 Hastings<ncg> Gunnison, CO W 19-7 HC Loses In Colo.: Falls Before Western, 19-7 The Hastings Collegian October 9, 1946 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112690762/hc-loses-in-colo/ Newspapers.com October 12 at Colorado State–Greeley Greeley, CO L 6-12 Colo. State Wins The Honolulu Advertiser October 14, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112691492/colo-state-wins/ Newspapers.com October 19 Colorado Mines Gunnison, CO W 19-7 October 27 Arizona State–Flagstaff<ncg> Pueblo, CO L 6-19 Lumberjacks, Frosh Score Weekend Victories Arizona Daily Sun October 28, 1946 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86448888/lumberjacks-frosh-score-weekend/ Newspapers.com November 2 Chadron State<ncg> Gunnison, CO W 38-0 Western State Wins Over Chadron State By 38 To 0 Count The Chadron Record November 5, 1946 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112691110/western-state-wins-over-chadron-state/ Newspapers.com November 9 at Adams State<ncg> Alamosa, CO W 33-6 Western Staters Rout Adams, 33-0 The Salt Lake Tribune November 10, 1946 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103457851/western-staters-rout-adams-33-0/ Newspapers.com November 16 at Idaho Southern Branch<ncg> Spud Bowl Pocatello, ID T 6-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100913274/bengals-tie-western-state/ Bengals Tie Western State AP Times-News Twin Falls, Idaho 8 November 17, 1946 May 2, 2022 newspapers.com Colorado College 1946 Colorado College Tigers football Rocky Mountain Conference RMC 4–4–1 0–1–1 Harold A. White The 1946 Colorado College Tigers football team represented Colorado College of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Led by head coach Harold A. White, the Tigers compiled a 4–4–1 record (0–1–1 against RMC opponents), finished in fourth place in the RMC, and outscored opponents by a total of 131 to 106.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 170. y y September 20 Peru State<ncg> Washburn Field Colorado Springs, CO W 40-7 Peru Outclassed Evening World-Herald September 21, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112664346/peru-outclassed/ Newspapers.com September 28 Fort Hays State<ncg> Washburn Field Colorado Springs, CO W 15-0 4,000 Tigers 15, Ft. Hays 0 The Salt Lake Tribune September 29, 1946 B3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112664797/tigers-15-ft-hays-0/ Newspapers.com October 5 Montana State Washburn Field Colorado Springs, CO T 7-7 Bobcats Tie Colorado College, 7-7 The Sunday Missoulian Associated Press October 6, 1946 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101984795/bobcats-tie-colorado-college-7-7/ Newspapers.com October 12 West Texas State<ncg> Buffalo Stadium Canyon, TX L 12-13 Unbeaten Colorado College Invades Buffalo Stadium Amarillo Daily News October 12, 1946 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112665861/uneaten-colorado-college-invades/ Newspapers.comWest Texas Trips Colorado College, 13-12 Fort Worth Star-Telegram October 14, 1946 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112666090/west-texas-trips-colorado-college-13-12/ Newspapers.com October 19 Bradley<ncg> Washburn Field Colorado Springs, CO L 0-20 Bradley Tech Beats Colorado College, 20 to 0 Chicago Tribune October 20, 1946 II-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112665619/bradley-tech-beats-colorado-college-20/ Newspapers.com October 26 Colorado A&M<ncg> Colorado Field Fort Collins, CO W 25-12 5,000 CC Air Attack Beats Aggies, 25 to 12: Rams Adopt Single Wing Fort Collins Coloradoan October 27, 1946 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101942413/cc-air-attack-beats-aggies-25-to-12/ Newspapers.com November 9 Colorado State–Greeley<hc> Colorado Springs, CO L 12-19 2,000 Colorado Bears Down Colorado College, 19-12 The Idaho Sunday Statesman November 10, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112665371/colorado-bears-down-colorado-college/ Newspapers.com November 16 Grinnell<ncg> Washburn Field Colorado Springs, CO W 14-0 Colorado College Humbles Grinnell Council Bluffs Nonpareil November 17, 1946 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112571595/colorado-college-humbles-grinnell/ Newspapers.com November 28 at Denver<ncg> DU Stadium Denver, CO L 6-29 17,000 Denver Thumps Colorado College Deseret News November 29, 1946 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101978749/denver-thumps-colorado-college/ Newspapers.com Colorado Mines 1946 Colorado Mines Orediggers football Rocky Mountain Conference RMC 1–4–1 0–3 John Mason 8th The 1946 Colorado Mines Orediggers football team represented the Colorado School of Mines of Golden, Colorado. In their eighth year under head coach John Mason, the Orediggers compiled a 1–4–1 record (0–3 against RMC opponents), finished in last place in the RMC, and were outscored by a total of 132 to 62. y y September 28 at Wyoming<ncg> Corbett Field Laramie, WY T 7-7 Wyoming Held To Tie Minneapolis Sunday Tribune September 29, 1946 Sports 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101952324/wyoming-held-to-tie/ Newspapers.com October 4 at Colorado State–Greeley Greeley, CO L 0-21 Greeley State Socks Colorado Mines, 21-0 Casper Star-Tribune October 6, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105887856/greeley-state-socks-colorado-mines-21-0/ Newspapers.com October 12 at Emporia State<ncg> Emporia, KS L 6-26 Emporia State in 26 to 6 Triumph The Emporia Gazette October 14, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105882590/emporia-colorado-mines/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Western State (CO) Gunnison, CO L 7-19 W. State 19, Mines 7 October 20, 1946 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112689979/w-state-19-mines-7/ Newspapers.com November 16 Fort Hays State<ncg> Golden, CO W 35-14 Colorado Mines Wins The Des Moines Register November 17, 1946 S9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112690489/colorado-mines-wins/ Newspapers.com November 23 Montana State Golden, CO L 7-45 Bobcats Crush Orediggers, Take Crown The Sunday Missoulian Associated Press November 24, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101985312/bobcats-crush-orediggers-take-crown/ Newspapers.com References