1946 LSU Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1946 LSU Tigers football Southeastern Conference SEC 8 9–1–1 5–1 Bernie Moore 12th Tiger Stadium Cotton Bowl Classic T 0–0 vs. Arkansas The 1946 LSU Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Louisiana State University (LSU) in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1946 college football season. In their 12th year under head coach Bernie Moore, the Tigers compiled a 9–1–1 record (5–1 against SEC opponents) and outscored opponents by a total of 240 to 123. They were ranked No. 6 in the final AP Poll and were invited to play in the 1947 Cotton Bowl Classic where they played a scoreless tie against Arkansas.1946 LSU Fighting Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football April 30, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisiana-state/1946-schedule.html The Tigers ranked twelfth nationally in team defense, giving up an average of only 178.6 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 Offensively, the team was led by quarterback Y. A. Tittle who completed 45 of 95 passes for 780 yards and 13 touchdowns.1946 LSU Fighting Tigers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football April 30, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisiana-state/1946.html Other key players included fullback Gene Knight with 473 rushing yards and ends Sam Lyle, Dan Sandifer, and Clyde Lindsey with 162, 159, and 157 receiving yards, respectively. Four LSU players were honored by the Associated Press (AP) and/or United Press (UP) on the 1946 All-SEC football team: quarterback Y. A. Tittle (UP-1); guard Wren Worley (AP-1, UP-2); fullback Gene Knight (UP-2); and tackle Walter Barnes (UP-2).https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2562395/freeport_journalstandard/ Freeport Journal-Standard Eight Teams Place Men On AP All-Southeastern Conference Eleven November 30, 1946 8 June 6, 2015 Newspapers.com William Tucker https://www.newspapers.com/clip/6243016/the_anniston_star/ The Anniston Star November 21, 1946 16 May 30, 2015 Travis Tidwell, Auburn Back, On 2nd Team Newspapers.com Schedule 1946 AP September 28 w y y Rice Rice Field Houston, TX 7–6 26,000 LSU Beats Rice, 7-6: Fireworks All Crowded Into Final Period; 26,000 Fans Brave Elements to See Muddy Encounter Sunday American-Statesman Wilbur Evans September 29, 1946 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100853333/the-austin-american/ Newspapers.com October 5 w Mississippi State Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry 13–6 44,000 Tigers Down Maroons 13-6 in SEC Battle: Shorty McWilliams Proves "Goat" As Louisiana State Triumphs The Shreveport Times October 6, 1946 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100853718/tigers-down-maroons-13-6-in-sec-battle/ Newspapers.com October 12 w y 13 Texas A&M Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry 33–9 30,000 Louisiana State Tigers Bomb Texas Aggies Into Defeat Before 30,000 Fans: Four Touchdowns By Air After Knight Plunges For First Score The Shreveport Times October 13, 1946 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100854046/louisiana-state-tigers-bomb-texas/ Newspapers.com October 19 l y 12 Georgia Tech Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 7–26 30,000 Georgia Tech Defeats Louisiana State, 26 to 7: Heavy Running Attack Carries Tornado to Win The Shreveport Times Eddie Pagnac October 20, 1946 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100854299/georgia-tech-defeats-louisiana-state/ Newspapers.com October 26 w y Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN 14–0 21,500 Bayou Gridders Show Power Early in Game: Vandy Offense Fails To Function Against Stout Louisiana Line The Nashville Tennessean Raymond Johnson October 27, 1946 Sports 1, 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100854682/bayou-gridders-show-power-early-in/ Newspapers.com November 2 w Ole Miss Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry 34–21 25,000 Tigers Forced Hard To Turn Back Ole Miss Spirited Duel Climaxed By Fist Fight Between Foes At Close of Game The Shreveport Times November 3, 1946 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100855022/tigers-forced-hard-to-turn-back-ole/ Newspapers.com November 9 w 19 rivalry Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA Alabama 31–21 46,000 L.S.U. outscores Tide in thrilling 31–21 win https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=g0xBAAAAIBAJ&pg=6339%2C3121439 Associated Press The Tuscaloosa News November 10, 1946 6 September 19, 2012 November 15 w y y 11 Miami (FL) Burdine Stadium Miami, FL 20–7 33,504 Inspired Hurricanes Clawed, 20-7, In Last Half By LSU: 33,504 Fans Thrilled As U. M. Touchdown Play Goes 76 Yards The Miami News Guy Butler November 16, 1946 1A https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100855434/inspired-hurricanes-clawed-20-7-in/ Newspapers.com November 23 w y 9 Fordham Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 40–0 15,000 LSU Routs Fordham Foe, 40-0 Associated Press November 23, 1946 1 The Miami Herald Miami, Fla. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/66941098/1946-fordham-lsu/ November 30 w 9 Tulane Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA Battle for the Rag 41–27 46,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99565834/scoring-spree-in-second-quarter-carries/ The Shreveport Times Scoring spree in second quarter carries Louisiana State to victory over Tulane before 45,000 fans December 1, 1946 April 11, 2022 Newspapers.com January 1, 1947 t y y 8 Arkansas 16 Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX Cotton Bowl, rivalry 0–0 38,000 Arkansas Fights Off LSU for Scoreless Tie: Fowler's Punts Aid Hogs in Cotton Bowl's First 0-0 Tilt Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lorin McMullen January 2, 1947 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100804442/arkansas-fights-off-lsu-for-scoreless/ Newspapers.com Rankings 1946 college football rankings AP 1 9 13 12 NR NR 19 11 9 9 8 After the season The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Tigers were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 2 LSU Tigers Round Pick Player Position NFL club 3 17 Gene Knight Back Washington Redskins 17 152 Hubert Shurtz Tackle Philadelphia Eagles 18 163 Ed Champagne Tackle Los Angeles Rams 20 179 Charlie Webb End Washington Redskins 20 182 Fred Hall Guard Philadelphia Eagles 21 192 Shelton Ballard Center Chicago Cardinals 30 282 Clyde Lindsley End Chicago Cardinals References LSU Category:LSU Tigers football seasons LSU Tigers football