1946 Indiana Hoosiers football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1946 Indiana Hoosiers football Big Nine Conference Big Nine 20 6–3 4–2 Bo McMillin 13th Pete Pihos Howie Brown Memorial Stadium The 1946 Indiana Hoosiers football team was an American football team that represented the Indiana Hoosiers in the 1946 Big Nine Conference football season. In their 13th year under head coach Bo McMillin, the Hoosiers compiled a 6–3 record (4–2 against Big Nine opponents), outscored opponents by a total of 129 to 95, finished in third place in the Big Nine, and were ranked No. 20 in the final AP Poll (No. 19 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System rankings).1946 Indiana Hoosiers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 2, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/indiana/1946-schedule.htmlRice 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 On defense, the Hoosiers led the Big Nine and ranked 14th nationally, allowing an average of only 179.9 yards per game.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 73 In passing defense, they ranked fourth nationally, giving up only 59.8 yards per game. The Hoosiers also fielded the second best passing offense in the Big Nine, and ranked seventh nationally, with an average of 140.4 passing yards per game.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 75 The team's pass offense was led by quarterback Ben Raimondi who ranked third nationally with 956 passing yards.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 82 End Lou Mihajlovich was the team's leading receiver with 25 receptions for 300 yards.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 83 Fullback Pete Pihos was named the team's most valuable player.Pete Pihos Named I. U.'s Most Valuable https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10716652/pete_pihos_named_i_us_most_valuable/ May 3, 2017 The Kokomo Tribune United Press November 29, 1946 17 Two Hoosiers received second-team honors on the 1946 All-America college football team: Raimondi (Associated Press) and center John Cannady (Central Press).The 1946 AP All-America Cumberland Evening Times 1946-12-04Davis, Blanchard Earn All-America Positions The Milwaukee Journal December 4, 1946 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1499&dat=19461204&id=Mi0aAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8iMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5666,2452230 May 2, 2022 May 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160506050648/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1499&dat=19461204&id=Mi0aAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8iMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5666,2452230 deadArmy, Irish Place Two Each On Captains' All American Wisconsin State Journal 1946-12-03 Four Hoosiers also received honors from the Associated Press (AP) or United Press (UP) on the 1946 All-Big Nine Conference football team: Raimondi (AP-1, UP-1); tackle Russ Deal (AP-1, UP-1); Cannady (AP-1, UP-2); and Pihos (UP-2).Indiana Places Three on Big Ten All-Stars The Milwaukee Journal (AP story) November 26, 1946 6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1499&dat=19461126&id=7x4aAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ByUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2234,5527982 May 2, 2022 May 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160506062926/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1499&dat=19461126&id=7x4aAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ByUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2234,5527982 deadMichigan Gets Three Places On UP Team Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (UP story) November 30, 1946 13 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19461130&id=C8MwAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YGoDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2707,5888639 The Hoosiers played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. Schedule 1946 AP Eastern September 21 l y Cincinnati Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 6–15 15,000 Indiana Bows To Cincinnati: Bearcats Get 2 Touchdowns In First Half; Field Goal Gives Queen City Eleven Margin Of 15-6 The Indianapolis Star Harold Harrison September 22, 1946 40, 43 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100873756/indiana-bows-to-cincinnati-bearcats/ Newspapers.com September 28 l y Michigan Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 0–21 74,600 Crisler Terms 'M' 11 'Sloppy' In Indiana Win The News-Palladium September 28, 1946 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2750181/crisler_terms_m_11_sloppy_in/Wolverines Roll Over Indiana's Hope of Retaining Title, 21 to 0 Chicago Tribune September 29, 1946 James Segreti 2-1 http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1946/09/29/page/41/article/wolverines-roll-over-indianas-hope-of-retaining-title-21-to-0 October 5 w y Minnesota Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 21–0 53,648 Indiana Fumbles 12 Times But Routs Minnesota 21 To 0 Minneapolis Sunday Tribune Charles Johnson October 6, 1946 Sports 1, 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100873864/indiana-fumbles-12-times-but-routs/ Newspapers.com October 12 w Illinois Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN rivalry 14–7 27,000 Indiana Triumphs: 4th-Quarter Tally By Pihos Decides Game; Capacity Throng Of 27,000 Sees Illini Bow, 14-7 The Indianapolis Star Jack K. Overmyer October 13, 1946 41, 43 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100858863/indiana-triumphs-4th-quarter-tally-by/ Newspapers.com October 19 l 18 Iowa Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 0–13 27,000 Iowa Defeats Indiana: Hawkeyes Get 2 Touchdowns In 1st Period; Hastily-Plugged End Berth Proves Crimson Undoing The Indianapolis Star Jack K. Overmeyer October 20, 1946 41, 45 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100874062/iowa-defeats-indiana-hawkeyes-get-2/ Newspapers.com October 26 w y y Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE 27–7 36,200 Hoosiers Overpower Huskers, 27 to 7: Big Ben Terrific In Rout The Nebraska State Journal Norris Anderson October 27, 1946 1B, 2B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100874180/hoosiers-overpower-huskers-27-to-7/ Newspapers.com November 2 w y 20 Pittsburgh Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 20–6 17,000 Indiana Beats Pitt: Ben Raimondi's Passes Enable Hoosiers To Win From Pittsburgh, 20-6 The Indianapolis Star Harold Harrison November 3, 1946 41, 42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100874273/indiana-beats-pitt-ben-raimondis/ Newspapers.com November 9 w y Northwestern 17 Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 7–6 Indiana Beats N. U., 7-6: Fourth Period Score Offsets Wildcat Lead; Penalty Nullifies Possible Tie Chicago Tribune Wilfrid Smith November 10, 1946 II-1, II-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100874376/indiana-beats-n-u-7-6-fourth-period/ Newspapers.com November 23 w y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN Old Oaken Bucket 34–20 43,000 Indiana Eleven Punches Purdue, 34-20: Hoosiers Fight Back After Riveters Score Two Times In First Quarter The Indianapolis Star Harold Harrison, Jack K. Overmyer November 24, 1946 41–43 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100688716/indiana-eleven-punches-purdue-34-20/ Newspapers.com April 29, 2022 1946 Indiana Hoosiers Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/indiana/1946-schedule.html College Football @ Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference December 31, 2023 1946 Football Schedule https://iuhoosiers.com/sports/football/schedule/1946 Indiana University December 31, 2023 Indiana Football 2023 Record Book https://static.iuhoosiers.com/custompages/pdf/fb/2023/23-FB-Record_Book_Full.pdf Indiana University 13 December 31, 2023 Rankings 1946 college football rankings AP 1 9 NR 18 NR 20 NR NR NR NR 20 (1) After the season The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Hoosiers were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 Indiana Hoosiers Round Pick Player Position NFL club 3 22 John Cannady Center New York Giants 6 41 Ben Raimondi Back Chicago Cardinals 17 150 Bob Ravensburg End Chicago Cardinals 18 160 Jim Goodman Tackle Green Bay Packers 19 173 Jim Dewar Halfback Los Angeles Rams1947 NFL Draft Pro Football Reference November 3, 2015 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1947.htm October 31, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101031111101/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1947.htm dead References Indiana Category:Indiana Hoosiers football seasons Indiana Hoosiers football