1946 TCU Horned Frogs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1946 TCU Horned Frogs football Southwest Conference SWC 2–7–1 2–4 Dutch Meyer 13th Meyer spread Amon G. Carter Stadium The 1946 TCU Horned Frogs football team was an American football team that represented Texas Christian University (TCU) in the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1946 college football season. In their 13th year under head coach Dutch Meyer, the Horned Frogs compiled a 2–7–1 record (2–4 against SWC opponents) and were outscored by a total of 148 to 90.1946 TCU Horned Frogs Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 13, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas-christian/1946-schedule.html Tackle Weldon Edwards was selected by both the Associated Press and United Press as a first-team player on the 1946 All-Southwest Conference football team.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 TCU was ranked at No. 52 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 The Frogs played their home games in Amon G. Carter Stadium, which is located on campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Schedule 1946 AP Central September 21 t y y Kansas Blues Stadium Kansas City, MO 0–0 20,405 Kansas Ties Texas Christian: K. U. and Texans Fail to Score in Night Grid Clash; Both Have Good Chances but Miscues Prove Very Costly to Each The Wichita Eagle September 22, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101683197/kansas-ties-texas-christian-k-u-and/ Newspapers.com September 28 w Baylor Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX rivalry 19–16 16,000 Frogs Fight Off Bears, Win, 19-16 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lorin McMullen September 29, 1946 Sports 1, 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101778470/frogs-fight-off-bears-win-19-16/ Newspapers.com October 5 l Arkansas Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX 14–34 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 11 l y y Miami (FL) Burdine Stadium Miami, FL 12–20 30,860 Li'l Davey Vindicates Himself In Hurricanes' 20-12 Triumph: Eldredge Runs 50 And 63 Yards As U-M Tops TC Before 30,860 The Miami News John McMullan October 12, 1946 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101778774/lil-davey-vindicates-himself-in/ Newspapers.com October 19 l y Texas A&M Kyle Field College Station, TX rivalry 0–14 20,000 Sloppy Aggies Skin Hapless Frogs to End Losing Streak: Cadets Roundly Outclass Toads In Dull Contest Waco Tribune-Herald Jinx Tucker October 20, 1946 Sports 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101763025/sloppy-aggies-skin-hapless-frogs-to-end/ Newspapers.com October 25 l y y Oklahoma A&M Taft Stadium Oklahoma City, OK 6–7 16,000 Cowboys Clip Frogs, 7-6: Meinert Scores for Pokes On Lateral From Fenimore The Daily Oklahoman Hal Middlesworth October 26, 1946 11, 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101779253/cowboys-clip-frogs-7-6-meinert-scores/ Newspapers.com November 2 l y Oklahoma 14 Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX 12–14 6,000 Thousands Brave Rain For Frog-Sooner Game Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Downpours No Dampeners Rosalyn Graves November 3, 1946 1, 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100719783/thousands-brave-rain-for-frog-sooner/ Newspapers.com April 29, 2022 November 16 w Texas 6 Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX rivalry 14–0 21,000 Frogs Smash Texas Hopes, 14-0: TCU Earns Decision as Steers Fade Fort Worth Star Telegram Amos Melton November 17, 1946 II-1, II-4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101754740/frogs-smash-texas-hopes-14-0-tcu/ Newspapers.com November 23 l y Rice 12 Rice Field Houston, TX 0–13 28,000 Owls Rap Frogs in Hard Fight, 13-0: Last Second-Half Touchdown Registered in Closing Minute Fort Worth Star-Telegram Amos Milton November 24, 1946 Sports 1, 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101728482/owls-rap-frogs-in-hard-fight-13-0/ Newspapers.com November 30 l y SMU Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX rivalry 13–30 17,000 Big SMU Splurge Beats Frogs, 30-13: Ponies Tally 4 Times in 2nd Period Fort Worth Star-Telegram Amos Melton December 1, 1946 Sports 1, 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101777080/big-smu-splurge-beats-frogs-30-13/ Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas-christian/1946-schedule.html 1946 TCU Horned Frogs August 4, 2016 After the season The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Horned Frogs were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 TCU Horned Frogs Round Pick Player Position NFL club 14 119 Weldon Edwards Tackle Washington Redskins 22 198 Fred Taylor End Pittsburgh Steelers 25 227 John Polzin Guard Boston Yanks 26 237 Dave Bloxom Back Boston Yanks References TCU Category:TCU Horned Frogs football seasons TCU Horned Frogs football