1946 Purdue Boilermakers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1946 Purdue Boilermakers football Big Nine Conference Big Nine 2–6–1 0–5–1 Cecil Isbell 3rd Ned Maloney Dick Barwegen Ross–Ade Stadium The 1946 Purdue Boilermakers football team was an American football team that represented Purdue University during the 1946 Big Ten Conference football season. In their third season under head coach Cecil Isbell, the Boilermakers compiled a 2–6–1 record, finished in last place in the Big Ten Conference with an 0–5–1 record against conference opponents, and were outscored by their opponents by a total of 208 to 97.1946 Purdue Boilermakers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 6, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/purdue/1946-schedule.html Notable players from the 1946 Purdue team included quarterback Bob DeMoss, guard Dick Barwegen, and back Bulbs Ehlers. DeMoss ranked ninth nationally with 59 pass completions, good for 814 yards.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 82 Purdue was ranked at No. 48 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 21 w y Miami (OH) Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 13–7 23,000 Purdue Triumphs: Riveters Get Winning Tally In 4th Period The Indianapolis Star Jack K. Overmyer September 22, 1946 40, 42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94705199/purdue-triumphs-riveters-get-winning/ Newspapers.com April 29, 2022 September 28 l y Iowa Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 0–16 36,000 Savage Iowa Shocks Purdue, 16-0 The Des Moines Register Bert McGrane September 29, 1946 1S, 6S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100688009/savage-iowa-shocks-purdue-16-0/ Newspapers.com April 29, 2022 October 5 l y Illinois Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL rivalry 7–43 38,519 Illini Rout Purdue, 43-7: Illinois Backs Run Freely in Big Nine Debut Decatur Sunday Herald and Review Bert Bertine October 6, 1946 II-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100688138/illini-rout-purdue-43-7-illinois/ Newspapers.com April 29, 2022 October 12 l y y Notre Dame 3 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry 6–49 55,452 Notre Dame Raps Purdue: Irish Use 4 Elevens For 49-6 Verdict; Lacing Worst Of 18-Game Series Between Schools The Indianapolis Star Harold Harrison October 13, 1946 41, 42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100688280/notre-dame-raps-purdue-irish-use-4/ Newspapers.com April 29, 2022 October 19 t y Ohio State 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 y y Pittsburgh Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 10–8 38,000 Purdue's Last Second Field Goal Beats Pitt, 10-8: Game Is Decided As Clock Runs Out Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Harry Keck October 27, 1946 II-4, II-7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100688434/purdues-last-second-field-goal-beats/ Newspapers.com April 29, 2022 November 2 l y Wisconsin 18 Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 20–24 32,000 Purdue Loses, 24-20: Record Crowd of 32,000 at Lafayette The Muncie Star Dale Burgess November 3, 1946 1C, 3C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100688502/purdue-loses-24-20-record-crowd-of/ Newspapers.com April 29, 2022 November 9 l y Minnesota Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 7–13 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 23 l Indiana Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN Old Oaken Bucket 20–34 43,000 Indiana Eleven Punches Purdue, 34-20: Hoosiers Fight Back After Riveters Score Two Times In First Quarter The Indianapolis Star Harold Harrison, Jack K. Overmyer November 24, 1946 41–43 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100688716/indiana-eleven-punches-purdue-34-20/ Newspapers.com April 29, 2022 2022 Purdue Football Record Book https://purduesports.com/documents/2022/8/23/2022_Purdue_Record_Book.pdf Purdue University Athletics 85 January 29, 2023 Roster Dick Barwegen, G Ed Cody, FB Bob DeMoss, QB Bulbs Ehlers, HB Barry French, T John Galvin, HB Ken Gorgal, QB Thomas Hard, G Bob Heck, E Bob Johnson, C Morris Kaastad, G Lou Karras, T Joe Kodba, C Ned Maloney, E Frank Mattingley, FB John McKay, HB George Mihal, FB Jack Milito, FB Bill Murray, G Sam Nevills, T Phil O'Reilly, T Bob Pfohl, HB Kenneth Smock, HB Raymond Stoelting, T Hank Stram, FB-HB Harry Szulborski, HB Gordon Tanner, E Jim Walley, QB Ralph Weiger, E All-Time Letterwinners https://purduesports.com/news/2009/8/6/all_time_letterwinners Purdue University Athletics January 21, 2025 January 21, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250121165451/https://purduesports.com/news/2009/8/6/all_time_letterwinners dead After the season The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Boilermakers were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 Purdue Boilermakers Round Pick Player Position NFL club 31 293 Bulbs Ehlers Back Chicago Bears 32 295 Bo Pievo Tackle Washington Redskins References Purdue Category:Purdue Boilermakers football seasons Purdue Boilermakers football