1946 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1946 Ohio State Buckeyes football Ohio State Buckeyes Logo 1898-1978.png Big Nine Conference Big Nine 4–3–2 2–3–1 Paul Bixler 1st Cecil Souders Warren Amling Ohio Stadium The 1946 Ohio State Buckeyes football team was an American football team that represented Ohio State University in the 1946 Big Nine Conference football season. In Paul Bixler's only season as head coach, the Buckeyes compiled a 4–3–2 record (2–3–1 against conference opponents) and were outscored by a total of 170 to 166. The Buckeyes were ranked No. 12 in the AP Poll on November 4, 1946, but lost the final two games of their season against No. 9 Illinois and No. 8 Michigan.1946 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football March 11, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/1946-schedule.html Right guard Warren Amling, a veterinary student, was elected as team captain.Warren Amling Will Lead Buck Gridders in '46 The Sandusky Register November 27, 1945 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101669932/amling/ Newspapers.com Ohio State was ranked at No. 25 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 28 t y Missouri Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 13–13 65,004 Missouri Holds Ohio State To Tie: Buckeyes and Tigers Wage 13-13 Draw Springfield News-Sun Don Stull September 29, 1946 1D, 4D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101672185/missouri-holds-ohio-state-to-tie/ Newspapers.com October 5 w y y USC Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 21–0 80,047 Buckeyes Run Over Trojans:: Whisler Gets Three Touchdowns in Victory Before 80,047 Fans The Los Angeles Times Braven Dyer October 6, 1946 II-5, II-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101672930/buckeyes-run-over-trojans-whisler/ Newspapers.com October 12 l y 14 Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 7–20 45,000 Badgers Wallop Ohio State, 20 to 7: Great Rally in Second Half Upsets Buckeyes Before 45,000 Crowd; Maves, Kindt, Bendrick Cross Ohio Goal Line; Wisconsin Line Sparkles As Underdog Badgers Triumph The Capital Times Hank Casserly October 13, 1946 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101649016/badgers-wallop-ohio-state-20-to-7/ Newspapers.com October 19 t Purdue Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 14–14 76,025 Purdue Ties Ohio State: 2 Plays Work Perfectly For Isbell's Team; Cody Scores Both Riveter Markers For 14-14 Draw The Indianapolis Star Corky Lamm October 20, 1944 41, 44 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100688363/purdue-ties-ohio-state-2-plays-work/ Newspapers.com April 29, 2022 October 26 w Minnesota Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 39–9 76,611 Ohio State Wallops Gophers 39-9 Minneapolis Sunday Tribune Charles Johnson October 27, 1946 1S, 2S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101596801/ohio-state-wallops-gophers-39-9/ Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 November 2 w y Northwestern 6 Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 39–27 46,000 Ohio State Upsets Northwestern, 39-27: Buckeyes Stun Wildcats With 2d Half Spurt; Schwall Scores on 81 Yard Run Chicago Tribune Irving Vaughan November 3, 1946 II-1, II-4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101649183/ohio-state-upsets-northwestern-39-27/ Newspapers.com November 9 w y 12 Pittsburgh Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 20–13 74,743 Spencer Passes Ohio State To 20-13 Victory: Hurls Three Touchdown Aerials For Touchdowns; Pitt Scores First In Thrilling Game Dayton Daily News Ben Garlikov November 10, 1946 II-1, II-5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101674589/spencer-passes-ohio-state-to-20-13/ Newspapers.com November 16 l y 13 Illinois 9 Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL Illibuck 7–16 61,519 Illinois Defeats Ohio, 16-7; Keeps Lead; Rykovich Goes 98 Yards Over Muddy Field; It's Fifth Victory in Big Nine Chicago Tribune Edward Burns November 17, 1946 II-1, II-7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100862742/illinois-defeats-ohio-16-7-keeps/ Newspapers.com November 23 l y Michigan 8 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH rivalry 6–58 78,634 Michigan Routs State, 58-6: Illini, UCLA In Rose Bowl Dayton Daily News Si Burick November 24, 1946 1, 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101673590/michigan-routs-state-58-6-illini/ Newspapers.comMichigan Routs Ohio, 58 to 6; Wolverines Turn On Power Before 78,634; Buckeyes Score in Final Minute Chicago Tribune November 24, 1946 Wilfrid Smith 2-1 http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1946/11/24/page/67/article/michigan-routs-ohio-58-6-indiana-minnesota-win Rankings 1946 college football rankings AP 1 9 14 NR NR NR 12 13 NR NR NR Awards and honors Tackle Warren Amling was a consensus first-team pick on the 1946 All-America college football team.Football Award Winners National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 2016 October 21, 2017 8 http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2016/awards.pdf Three Ohio State players received honors from the Associated Press (AP) or United Press (UP) on the 1946 All-Big Nine Conference football team: end Cecil Souders (AP-1, UP-1); Amling (AP-1, UP-2); and fullback Joe Whisler (UP-1).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 11, 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 Souders was also selected by his teammates as the team's most valuable player.Cy Souders Named Most Valuable Mansfield News-Journal Mansfield, Ohio December 2, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101656386/cy-souders-named-most-valuable/ Newspapers.com Statistics On offense, the Buckeyes averaged 94.2 passing yards and 199.4 rushing yards. On defense, they allowed an average of 106.6 passing yards and 176.9 rushing yards. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback George Spencer with 398 passing yards, fullback Joseph Whisler with 544 rushing yards, and Bob Brugge with 193 receiving yards.1946 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football March 11, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/1946.html Personnel Players 25em Warren Amling, tackle Dave Bonnie Bob Brugge Michael Cannavino Jameson Crane Traian Dendiu William Doolittle Charles Gandee Tommy James Carlton Kessler Jerry Krall Richard Palmer Ernest Parks Pete Perini Thomas Phillips Richard Slager Cecil Souders, end George Spencer, quarterback Rodney Swinehart Alex Verdova Joe Whisler, fullback Russell Wolfe Coaching staff Paul Bixler, head coach, first year Sam T. Selby, assistant NFL draft 1947 NFL draft The 1947 NFL Draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Buckeyes were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 Ohio State Buckeyes 2 Round Pick Player Position NFL Club 2 12 Russ Thomas Tackle Detroit Lions 12 103 Dante Lavelli End Los Angeles Rams 12 105 Tony Adamle Linebacker Chicago Bears 17 146 Tommy James Defensive back Detroit Lions 30 283 Hal Dean Guard Los Angeles Rams References Ohio State Category:Ohio State Buckeyes football seasons Ohio State Buckeyes football