1946 Arkansas Razorbacks football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1946 Arkansas Razorbacks football 1946 Arkansas Razorbacks Football Team.jpg 285 Southwest Conference SWC 16 6–3–2 5–1 John Barnhill 1st Joyce Pipkin Razorback Stadium SWC co-champion Cotton Bowl Classic T 0–0 vs. LSU The 1946 Arkansas Razorbacks football team was an American football team that represented the University of Arkansas in the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1946 college football season. In their first year under head coach John Barnhill, the Razorbacks compiled a 6–3–2 record (5–1 against SWC opponents), finished in a tie with Rice for first place in the SWC, and outscored their opponents by a total of 136 to 92. The Razorbacks advanced to the 1947 Cotton Bowl Classic, playing LSU to a scoreless tie. After winning only five conference games all decade, the Razorbacks matched that total in one year.1946 Arkansas Razorbacks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 4, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arkansas/1946-schedule.html Six Arkansas players received honors from the Associated Press (AP) or United Press (UP) on the 1946 All-Southwest Conference football team: back Clyde Scott (AP-1, UP-1); end Alton Baldwin (AP-1, UP-1); tackle Charles Lively (AP-1, UP-2); back Ken Holland (AP-2, UP-2); center Bill Thomas (AP-2, UP-2); and back Aubrey Fowler (AP-2).However, the controversial player who many people believe was unrightfully credited with his performance was George Alexander. A curious fella he is, he was seen picking dandelions during the championship game and did not make a single play. He was still credited as an incredible football player due to the pity of his coach and teammates.Layne, Harris Only UT Player on AP Selection The Austin American December 3, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103649950/layne-harris-only-ut-player-on-ap/ Newspapers.comLayne, Harris Make UP's All-Conference Austin American-Statesman Claude Ramsey December 5, 1946 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103643668/layne-harris-make-ups-all-conference/ Newspapers.com Scott also won a silver medal in the 110 meter hurdles at the 1948 Summer Olympics and was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.Clyde Scott National Football Foundation March 12, 2022 https://footballfoundation.org/hof_search.aspx?hof=1633 The team's statistical leaders included Ken Holland with 397 rushing yards on 112 carries (3.5 yards per carry), quarterback Aubrey Fowler with 320 passing yards, and Clyde Scott with 183 receiving yards on 11 receptions. Arkansas was ranked at No. 28 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 Schedule 1946 AP September 21 w y Northwestern State Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR 21–14 9,000 Arkansas Edges Demons, 21 to 14: Northwestern Louisiana Faces Razorbacks With Surprising Resistance Monroe Morning World Associated Press September 22, 2022 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101736566/arkansas-edges-demons-21-to-14/ Newspapers.com September 28 t y y Oklahoma A&M Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 21–21 16,000 Aggies Are Roped, Tied by Arkansas, 21-21: Bob Fenimore Hurt as Win Streak Ends The Daily Oklahoman John Cronley September 29, 1946 Sports 1, 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101737044/aggies-are-roped-tied-by-arkansas/ Newspapers.com October 5 w y TCU Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX 34–14 13,000 Sharp Razorbacks Score 34-14 Victory Over Frogs: Stout Tallies in First Before Arkansas Takes Charge, Dominates Game Fort Worth Star Telegram Flem Hall October 6, 1946 II-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101737550/sharp-razorbacks-score-34-14-victory/ Newspapers.com October 12 w 18 Baylor Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR 13–0 12,500 Scott Hurt as Arkansas Knocks off Baylor, 13-0 Sunday American-Statesman Associated Press October 13, 1946 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101738054/scott-hurt-as-arkansas-knocks-off/ Newspapers.com October 19 l y 14 Texas 3 War Memorial Stadium Austin, TX rivalry 0–20 40,000 Steers Trounce Tough Porkers For 5th Victory: Longhorns Lusterless After Half; Loop Opener Closer Than Score Indicates Sunday American-Statesman Wilbur Evans October 20, 1946 1, 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101738464/steers-trounce-tough-porkers-for-5th/ Newspapers.com October 26 l y y Ole Miss Crump Stadium Memphis, TN rivalry 7–9 25,000 Ole Miss Pulls Upset, Humbles Arkansas, 9-7: 25,000 Stunned Here; Record Crowd Sees Gallant Rebels Win Thrilling Game On Late Pass The Commercial Appeal David Bloom October 27, 1946 I-1, II-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101746482/ole-miss-pulls-upset-humbles-arkansas/ Newspapers.com November 2 w y Texas A&M Kyle Field College Station, TX rivalry 7–0 17,000 Arkansas Porkers Hand Texas Aggies First Conference Setback, 7 To 0: Ken Holland Runs, Kicks, Passes Hogs To Victory Sunday Courier-Times-Telegraph Harold V. Ratliff Tyler, Texas 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101746951/arkansas-porkers-hand-texas-aggies/ Newspapers.com November 9 w Rice 5 Quigley Stadium Little Rock, AR 7–0 17,000 Porkers Upset Rice On 4th-Quarter Pass Interception, 7 To 0: Hogs Throw Southwest Race Into Free For All Sunday Courier-Times-Telegraph Tyler, Texas Associated Press November 10, 1946 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101727167/porkers-upset-rice-on-4th-quarter-pass/ Newspapers.com November 16 w 17 y SMU Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR 13–0 15,000 Porkers Assured Of Tie in S'west By Downing SMU Sunday Courier-Times-Telegraph Tyler, Texas Associated Press November 17, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101747394/porkers-assured-of-tie-in-swest-by/ Newspapers.com November 28 l y y 10 Tulsa Skelly Field Tulsa, OK 13–14 19,123 Tulsa Awaits Bowl Bid After Skidding Past Arkansas, 14-13: Razorbacks in Last Period Rally To Make It Close The Cushing Daily Citizen November 29, 1946 United Press 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101747933/tulsa-awaits-bowl-bid-after-skidding/ Newspapers.com January 1 t y y 16 LSU 8 Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX Cotton Bowl Classic, rivalry 0–0 38,000 Arkansas Fights Off LSU for Scoreless Tie: Fowler's Punts Aid Hogs in Cotton Bowl's First 0-0 Tilt Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lorin McMullen January 2, 1947 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100804442/arkansas-fights-off-lsu-for-scoreless/ Newspapers.com Rankings 1946 college football rankings AP 1 9 18 14 NR NR NR 17 11 10 16 Cotton Bowl Classic Razorbacks 0 0 0 0 Tigers 0 0 0 0The 1947 Cotton Bowl Classic was a match-up of rivals who had not played since 1937. The game sold out, but snow and twenty degree weather kept some fans at home from what would come to be known as the Ice Bowl. The Hogs defense kept Y.A. Tittle's Tiger offense out of the end zone from the Arkansas 1, 6, 7, and 8 yard lines, but Arkansas could not capitalize on any of the stops, and gained a lone first down the entire game. The final two plays proved the cold did not stop the teams from having a flair for the dramatic, as Razorback Clyde Scott (a future College Football Hall of Famer) tackled LSU receiver Jeff Odom at the Razorback one, preserving the tie. The Tigers then attempted the go-ahead field goal, but a bad snap ended the game on the final play. After the season The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Razorbacks players were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 Arkansas Razorbacks Round Pick Player Position NFL club 4 25 Al Baldwin End Boston Yanks 15 128 Earl Wheeler Center Washington Redskins 26 141 Herm Lubker End Green Bay Packers References Arkansas Category:Arkansas Razorbacks football seasons Category:Southwest Conference football champion seasons Arkansas Razorbacks football