1946 Michigan State Spartans football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1946 Michigan State Spartans football Independent 5–5 Charlie Bachman 13th George Guerre Kenneth E. Balge Robert B. McCurry Macklin Field The 1946 Michigan State Spartans football team was an American football team that represented Michigan State College as an independent during the 1946 college football season. In their 13th and final season under head coach Charlie Bachman, the Spartans compiled a 5–5 record and were outscored by a total of 202 to 181.2016 Football Media Guide Michigan State University 146, 154 June 16, 2017 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/msu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/msu-media-guide-history-145-19.pdf January 17, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170117203046/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/msu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/msu-media-guide-history-145-19.pdf dead1946 Michigan State Spartans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 13, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan-state/1946-schedule.html The 1946 Spartans lost their annual rivalry game with Michigan by a 55 to 7 score.State Loses To Wolverine Eleven, 55 to 7 Chicago Tribune November 10, 1946 Charles Bartlett 2-1 http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1946/11/10/page/69/article/state-loses-to-wolverine-eleven-55-to-7 In intersectional play, the Spartans beat Penn State (19–16), Maryland (26–14), and Washington State (26–20), but lost to Boston College (34–20), Mississippi State (6–0), and Kentucky (39–14). George Guerre led Michigan State, ranked 13th nationally with 633 rushing yards, and averaged 7.03 rushing yards per carry.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 80 Michigan State was ranked at No. 51 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 In mid-December 1946, Michigan State hired Biggie Munn to replace Bachman as head coach.Munn Accepts Post as Football Coach at Michigan State The Escanaba (Mich.) Daily Press December 15, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2799297/munn_accepts_post_as_football_coach_at/ Schedule 1946 AP y y September 28 Wayne Macklin Field East Lansing, MI W 42-0 19,106 Michigan State Romps Over Wayne in Grid Opener, 42 to 0 Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton September 29, 1946 22, 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/55408045/michigan-state-romps-over-wayne-in-grid/ Newspapers.com October 5 Boston College Macklin Field East Lansing, MI L 20-34 21,015 Boston Passes Defeat State: MSC Bows In Scoring Bee, 34-20 Eagles Wreck Spartan Defense with Nearly Perfect Passing Attack Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton October 6, 1946 IV-1, IV-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101810158/boston-passes-defeat-state-msc-bows-in/ Newspapers.com October 12 Mississippi State Macklin Field East Lansing, MI L 0-6 22,000 Mississippi State Edges Spartans, 6-0: Quick Score Nicks M.S.C. In Drizzle; State Threatens Twice but Ground Attack Fails; 22,000 Sit in Rain Lansing State Journal Lad Slingerlend October 13, 1946 25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101810436/mississippi-state-edges-spartans-6-0/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Penn State New Beaver Field State College, PA (rivalry) W 19-16 20,000 Spartans Nip Lions, 19-16: Michigan State Springs Surprise The Pittsburgh Press Associated Press October 20, 1946 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101812113/spartans-nip-lions-19-16-michigan/ Newspapers.com October 26 Cincinnati Macklin Field East Lansing, MI L 7-18 22,524 Cincinnati Rally Defeats State, 18 to 7: 22,524 See State Fall To Bearcats; Cincinnati Scores 2 Touchdowns in Last 10 Minutes to Win Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton October 27, 1946 25-25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101811537/cincinnati-rally-defeats-state-18-to/ Newspapers.com November 2 at Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY L 14-39 19,700 Phelps Scores Four Touchdowns As Wildcats Rout Michigan State, 39 To 14: Last-Half Attack Erases Lead By Visiting Eleven Lexington Herald-Leader Babe Kimbrough November 3, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101811839/phelps-scores-four-touchdowns-as/ Newspapers.com November 9 at No. 11 Michigan (rivalry) Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI L 7-55 76,373 November 16 Marquette<hc> Macklin Field East Lansing, MI W 20-0 21,441 Michigan State Marquette Master, 20-0: Guerre Goes 59 Yards in Scoring Run; Old Grads Treated to Victory; Spartans Dominate Game All the Way Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton November 17, 1946 25–26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101810768/michigan-state-marquette-master-20-0/ Newspapers.com November 23 Maryland Macklin Field East Lansing, MI W 26-14 16,239 State Measures Maryland, 26 to 14: Guerre and Pals Romp Past Terps; Regulars Lead 20-7 at Halftime; Reserves Have Their Inning Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton November 24, 1946 25–26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101811005/state-measures-maryland-26-to-14/ Newspapers.com November 30 Washington State Macklin Field East Lansing, MI W 26-20 19,691 Spartans Edge Washington State, 26-20: Scoring Bee Finds M.S.C. On Long End; Thrilling Victory in Final Period Gives State .500 Grid Season Lansing State Journal Lad Slingerland December 1, 1946 33–34 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101811238/spartans-edge-washington-state-26-20/ Newspapers.com Game summaries Michigan Week 7: Michigan State at Michigan Michigan State Michigan 0 0 7 0 14 14 13 14 November 9, 1946 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 77,134 Lyle Clarno (Bradley) On November 9, 1946, Michigan State lost to Michigan by a score of 55 to 7. With attendance at 77,134, the game drew the largest crowd to that date in the history of the Michigan–Michigan State football rivalry. Michigan scored twice in each quarter. Michigan State's touchdown came on a pass from Horace Smith to Frank Waters covering 77 yards in the third quarter. Michigan gained 500 yards in the game, 293 on the ground and 207 in the air. Michigan was held to 212 yards of which only 47 yards were gained by rushing. After the season 1947 NFL draft The 1947 NFL Draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Spartans were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 Michigan State Spartans Round Pick Player Position NFL Club 13 106 Walt Vezmar Guard Detroit Lions 21 195 Russ Reader Defensive back Chicago Bears References Michigan State Category:Michigan State Spartans football seasons Michigan State Spartans football