1946 Vanderbilt Commodores football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1946 Vanderbilt Commodores football Southeastern Conference SEC 5–4 3–4 Red Sanders 4th Single-wing Alf Satterfield Dudley Field The 1946 Vanderbilt Commodores football team was an American football team that represented Vanderbilt University in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1946 college football season. In their fourth season under head coach Red Sanders, the Commodores compiled a 5–4 record (3–4 against SEC opponents) and outscored all opponents by a total of 108 to 43.1946 Vanderbilt Commodores Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 25, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/vanderbilt/1946-schedule.html Two Vanderbilt players received honors from the United Press (UP) on the 1946 All-SEC football team: end Josh North (UP-2); and tackle Alf Stterfield (UP-3).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 Vanderbilt was ranked at No. 26 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 28 w y 1946 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tennessee Tech Dudley Field Nashville, TN 35–0 18,000 Commodores Roll Over Tennessee Tech 35-0: Vandy Line Outrushes Inferior Eagle Wall; McDavid Paces Offensive Machine With Two Touchdowns Before 18,000 The Nashville Tennessean Luman Wells September 29, 1946 Sports 1, 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102541110/commodores-roll-over-tennessee-tech/ Newspapers.com October 5 w y Ole Miss Crump Stadium Memphis, TN rivalry 7–0 22,000 Vanderbilt Shades Ole Miss 7-0 in SEC Opener The Nashville Tennessean Raymond Johnson October 6, 1946 Sports 1, 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102516928/vanderbilt-shades-ole-miss-7-0-in-sec/ Newspapers.com October 12 w Florida Dudley Field Nashville, TN 20–0 20,000 Moore' Brilliant Play Leads Vandy To Win: Hoover Suffers Fractured Leg; Out For Season; Commodore Stifle Gators' Air Attack In 20-0 SEC Triumph The Nashville Tennessean Raymond Johnson October 13, 1946 C1, C2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102512252/moore-brilliant-play-leads-vandy-to/ Newspapers.com October 19 l y Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY rivalry 7–10 21,000 Wildcats Hand Vanderbilt First Setback, 10-7 Lexington Herald-Leader Babe Kimbrough October 20, 1946 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102520509/wildcats-hand-vanderbilt-first-setback/ Newspapers.com October 26 l LSU Dudley Field Nashville, TN 0–14 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 y Auburn Cramton Bowl Montgomery, AL 19–0 16,000 Powerful Vanderbilt Line Hurls Back Auburn Tigers, 19-0 The Birmingham News Bob Phillips November 3, 1946 Sports 1, 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102540661/powerful-vanderbilt-line-hurls-back/ Newspapers.com November 9 w y NC State 20 Dudley Field Nashville, TN 7–0 17,500 Vandy Defeats Wolfpack 7-0 On Allen's Score: Gold Holds Feathers' Team to Minus 4 Yards; Line Play Gives Sanders' Crew Big Advantage The Nashville Tennessean Raymond Johnson November 10, 1946 Sports 1, 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101801476/vandy-defeats-wolfpack-7-0-on-allens/ Newspapers.com November 16 l y Alabama Legion Field Birmingham, AL 7–12 Tiders throttle Vandy with 12 to 7 victory https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iUxBAAAAIBAJ&pg=6452%2C3425513 The Tuscaloosa News November 17, 1946 6 September 25, 2012 November 30 l Tennessee 8 Dudley Field Nashville, TN rivalry 6–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98739140/vols-end-season-with-76-victory-over-va/ Kingsport Times-News Vols end season with 7–6 victory over Vandy December 1, 1946 March 30, 2022 Newspapers.com After the season The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Commodores were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 Vanderbilt Commodores Round Pick Player Position NFL club 4 24 Charley Hoover Center Detroit Lions 8 61 Al Satterfield Guard Philadelphia Eagles 21 189 Fred Hamilton Tackle Pittsburgh Steelers 23 209 Binks Bushmiaer Back Pittsburgh Steelers References Vanderbilt Category:Vanderbilt Commodores football seasons Vanderbilt Commodores football