1946 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1946 Minnesota Golden Gophers football Big Nine Conference Big Nine 5–4 3–4 Bernie Bierman 12th Billy Bye Robert Sandberg Memorial Stadium The 1946 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1946 Big Nine Conference football season. In their 12th year under head coach Bernie Bierman, the Golden Gophers compiled a 5–4 record and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 130 to 114.1946 Minnesota Golden Gophers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 1, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/minnesota/1946-schedule.html Halfback Billy Bye was awarded the team MVP award. Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 181 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf6/80499.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 March 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Minnesota was ranked at No. 27 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 Total attendance for the season was 328,003, which averaged to 54,667. The season high for attendance was against Michigan. Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 160 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf3/80498.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 August 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Schedule 1946 AP September 28 w y Nebraska Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN rivalry 33–6 51,093 Faunce Leads Gophers in 33 to 6 Victory: Minnesota Air Attack Clicks Minneapolis Sunday Tribune Charles Johnson September 29, 1946 Sports 1, 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101596218/faunce-leads-gophers-in-33-to-6/ Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 October 5 l Indiana Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 0–21 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 l y Northwestern 10 Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 7–14 40,000 N.U. Wins, 14 to 7: 67 Yard Run on First Play Jolts Gophers; 2 Touchdowns by Aschenbrenner Chicago Tribune Arch Ward October 13, 1946 II-1, II-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101596433/nu-wins-14-to-7-67-yard-run-on/ Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 October 19 w y Wyoming Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 46–0 46,087 Minnesota Reserves Rout Wyoming 46-0: Harry Elliott and Bye Shine; Each Scores Twice in One-Sided Game Minneapolis Sunday Tribune Charles Johnson October 20, 1946 1S, 2S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101596635/minnesota-reserves-rout-wyoming-46-0/ Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 October 26 l y Ohio State Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 9–39 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 l Michigan 13 Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN Little Brown Jug 0–21 58,575 Gophers Bow To Michigan Speed 21-0 Minneapolis Sunday Tribune Charles Johnson November 3, 1946 1S, 2S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101596969/gophers-bow-to-michigan-speed-21-0/ Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 November 9 w y Purdue Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 13–7 58,341 Gophers Win 13-7, End Victory Famine: Gophers Cop 13-7 Victory Minneapolis Sunday Tribune Charles Johnson November 10, 1946 Sports 1, 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100688632/gophers-win-13-7-end-victory-famine/ Newspapers.com April 29, 2022 November 16 w Iowa 16 Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN rivalry 16–6 59,180 Minnesota Upsets Iowa 16 to 6: Brilliant Bye Blasts Hawks Minneapolis Sunday Tribune Charles Johnson November 17, 1946 Sports 1, 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101592068/minnesota-upsets-iowa-16-to-6/ Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 November 23 w y Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI rivalry 6–0 45,000 Badgers Lose Bitterly Fought Battle, 6-0: Gophers Win One Wisconsin Could Easily Have Taken Wisconsin State Journal Henry J. McCormick November 24, 1946 29, 30 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101597222/badgers-lose-bitterly-fought-battle/ Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 Game summaries Michigan Week 6: Michigan at Minnesota Michigan Minnesota 0 7 7 7 0 0 0 0 November 2, 1946 Memorial Stadium, Minneapolis 58,575 William Blake (Loras) On November 2, 1946, Minnesota lost to by a score of 21 to 0. In the second quarter, Michigan relied on the passing game in its first touchdown drive, as Bob Chappuis completed a pass for 43 yards to Elmer Madar and Bump Elliott then ran two yards for the touchdown on a fourth-down play. Elliott scored again in the third quarter on a 10-yard run. In the fourth quarter, Gene Derricotte threw a pass to Bob Mann that was good for 42 yards and a touchdown. Jim Brieske kicked all three points after touchdown. Michigan gained 183 rushing yards and 174 passing yards, while holding Minnesota to 130 rushing yards and 40 passing yards.Wolverines Top Gophers, 21-0; Take 2d Chicago Tribune November 3, 1946 Wilfrid Smith 2-1 http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1946/11/03/page/67/article/wolverines-top-gophers-21-0-take-2d After the season 1947 NFL draft The 1947 NFL Draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Golden Gophers were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 Minnesota Golden Gophers Round Pick Player Position NFL Club 16 145 Verne Gagne End Chicago Bears 23 210 Tom Carroll Tackle Chicago Cardinals References Minnesota Category:Minnesota Golden Gophers football seasons Minnesota Golden Gophers football