1946 Utah Utes football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1946 Utah Utes football Mountain States Conference MSC 8–3 4–2 Ike Armstrong 22nd Ute Stadium Pineapple Bowl L 16–19 at Hawaii The 1946 Utah Utes football team, or also commonly known as the Utah Redskins, was an American football team that represented the University of Utah as a member of the Mountain States Conference (MSC) during the 1946 college football season. In their 22nd season under head coach Ike Armstrong, the Utes compiled an overall record of 8–3 record with a mark of 4–2 against conference opponents, finished in third place in the MSC, and outscored all opponents by a total of 257 to 114. Utah was invited to the Pineapple Bowl, where they lost to Hawaii.1946 Utah Utes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 15, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/utah/1946-schedule.html The team ranked third nationally in rushing offense, averaging 263.5 rushing 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 74 Barney Hafen led Utah's ground attack and ranked 20th nationally with 577 rushing yards.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 80 Backs Milton Smith and C. Parkinson were selected by the International News Service as first-team players on the 1946 All-Mountain States football team. Ends Van Sandt and Stevens and guard Barrett were named to the second team.All-Mountain Eleven Rugged St. Joseph Gazette November 27, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103673725/all-mountain-eleven-rugged/ Newspapers.com Utah was ranked at No. 93 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 September 28 w y New Mexico Ute Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 56–14 19,571 Redskins Topple Lobo Eleven, 57-14: Injun Squad Rolls to Early Lead The Salt Lake Tribune September 29, 1946 B3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/25721284/redskins_topple_lobo_eleven_5714/ Newspapers.com October 5 w y Arizona Ute Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 14–7 18,000 Utah Edges Wildcats 14-7 in Tough Battle: Freshman Fred Enke's Fumble in Final Period Gives Utes Victory; Arizona Displays Great Offensive Power Arizona Daily Star Abe Chanin October 6, 1946 I-1, II-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101954298/utah-edges-wildcats-14-7-in-tough/ Newspapers.com October 12 w y BYU Old Cougar Stadium Provo, UT rivalry 35–6 12,500 Utah U Defeats Cougars, 35-6: Redskins Score 28 Points In 2nd Period The Salt Lake Tribune Jimmy Hodgson October 13, 1946 B3, B4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101955086/utah-u-defeats-cougars-35-6-redskins/ Newspapers.com October 19 l y Denver DU Stadium Denver, CO 14–20 25,600 Pioneers Defeat Utes, 20-14: Gallopin' Greek, Hazelhurst Win for Denver The Salt Lake Tribune Jimmy Hodgson October 20, 1946 B3, B4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101955293/pioneers-defeat-utes-20-14-gallopin/ Newspapers.com October 26 w Wyoming Ute Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 27–7 9,354 Redskins, Utah State Win By Identical Score, 27-7: Cowboys Toss Scare at Utah With First-Period Score The Salt Lake Tribune Jimmmy Hodgson October 27, 1946 B3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101952213/redskins-utah-state-win-by-identical/ Newspapers.com November 2 w y Colorado Ute Stadium Salt Lake City, UT rivalry 7–0 10,515 Utes Edge Colorado, 7-0: Nichols Scores For Injuns On Third Play The Salt Lake Tribune Bill Clegg November 3, 1946 B1, B4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101952025/utes-edege-colorado-7-0-nichols/ Newspapers.com November 9 w y Colorado A&M Colorado Field Fort Collins, CO 13–0 1,750 Utes Win, 13 to 0: Storm Puts Damper on Utes' Attack The Salt Lake Tribune Associated Press November 10, 1946 B3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101940354/utes-win-13-to-0-storm-puts-damper-on/ Newspapers.com November 16 w y y San Francisco Kezar Stadium San Francisco, CA 21–13 5,000 Utah Romps for 21-13 Victory Over USF Dons The San Francisco Examiner Bob Brachman November 17, 1946 25, 39 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100025961/utah-romps-for-21-13-victory-over-usf/ Newspapers.com November 28 l Utah State Ute Stadium Salt Lake City, UT rivalry 14–22 23,166 Inspired Aggie Eleven Blasts Utes In Classic Battle The Deseret News Dee Chipman November 29, 1946 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101954506/inspired-aggie-eleven-blasts-utes-in/ Newspapers.com December 25 w y y Hawaii All-Stars Honolulu Stadium Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii 40–6 6,000 Utah Redskins Scalp All-Stars 40-6 in Tuneup Tussle for Rainbows: Only 6,000 See Visitors Score Win Honolulu Star-Bulletin Bill Gee December 26, 1946 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101954925/utah-redskins-scalp-all-stars-40-6-in/ Newspapers.com January 1 l y y Hawaii Honolulu Stadium Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii Pineapple Bowl 16–19 20,000 Rainbows Close Season With Utah Win: Locals Cop Pine Bowl Game, 19-16 Honolulu Star-Bulletin Joe Anzivino January 2, 1947 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101954696/rainbows-close-season-with-utah-win/ Newspapers.com http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/utah/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/09-mfootbl-mg-156-183.pdf Ute Record Book University of Utah 6 July 16, 2010 July 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110713210940/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/utah/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/09-mfootbl-mg-156-183.pdf dead NFL draft Utah had one player selected in the 1947 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1947.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com August 5, 2010 October 31, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101031111101/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1947.htm dead Player Position Round Pick NFL club Ralph Olsen Defensive end 32 297 Green Bay Packers References Utah Category:Utah Utes football seasons Utah Redskins football