1946 Nebraska College Conference football season

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1946 Nebraska College Conference football season Football 9 Doane Champion Football 1945 1947 The 1946 Nebraska College Conference football season was the season of college football played by the nine member schools of the Nebraska College Conference (NCC) as part of the 1946 college football season. The Doane Tigers from Crete, Nebraska were led by head coach James L. Dutcher and compiled an overall record of 6–2–1 with a mark of 5–0–1 in conference play, winning the NCC championship. The Nebraska Wesleyan Plainsmen were led by head coach George W. Knight. They finished second in the conference with a 5–0–2 record in conference play and a mark of 7–0–3 overall in the regular season. They then lost to Pepperdine in the Will Rogers Bowl. None of the NCC teams was ranked in the Associated Press poll. Conference overview Conf. rankTeamHead coachConf. recordOverall recordPoints scoredPoints against1DoaneJames L. Dutcher5–0–16–2–1253512Nebraska WesleyanGeorge W. Knight4–0–27–1–3169373Kearney StateCharlie Foster5–2–16–2–1116494Peru StateAlfred G. Wheeler4–3–14–4–11161005MidlandJohn Pfitsch4–34–489736Wayne State (NE)Don B. Emery2–34–369337HastingsLarry Owens1–4–11–6–1451238Chadron StateRoss O. Armstrong1–53–7702309York (NE)Rolland E. Tonkin0–63–692138 The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 132 Teams Doane football 1946 Doane Tigers Nebraska College Conference NCC 6–2–1 5–0–1 James L. Dutcher 5th NCC champion The 1946 Doane Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Doane University as a member of the Nebraska College Conference (NCC) during the 1946 college football season. In their fifth year under head coach James L. Dutcher, the team compiled a 6–2–1 record (5–0–1 against NCC opponents), won the NCC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 136 to 78.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 174 Hard Race For First...In NCC https://www.newspapers.com/clip/40729504/the_lincoln_star/ Lincoln Journal Star Lincoln, Nebraska November 11, 1946 10 December 17, 2019 Newspapers.com yes yes September 20 at Simpson<ncg> Indianola, IA L 0-14 Doane Fed 14 to 0 Pill By Redmen The Des Moines Register Frank Miles Jr. September 21, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103773735/doane-fed-14-to-0-pill-by-redmen/ Newspapers.com September 28 Peru State W 12-0 Doane's Win Insures Wide Open Race Lincoln Journal Star September 30, 1946 10 October 4 York (NE) Crete, NE W 12-6 Doane Tigers Crush York Eleven 12-6 The Nebraska State Journal October 5, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103773306/doane-tigers-crush-york-eleven-12-6/ Newspapers.com October 12 Hastings Crete, NE T 19-19 October 18 at Wayne State (NE) Wayne, NE W 7-6 Doane Nips Wayne, 7-6; Peru Wins Norfolk Daily News October 19, 1946 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103774247/doane-nips-wayne-7-6-peru-wins/ Newspapers.com October 25 Kearney State Kearney, NE W 13-7 Doane Tigers Head Nebraska College Race: Kearney Bows 13-7 In Gridiron Upset; Peru Tops Hastings The Beatrice Times October 27, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103772951/doane-tigers-head-nebraska-college/ Newspapers.com November 1 Dakota Wesleyan<ncg><hc> Crete, NE L 7-19 Dakotans Stop Doane, 19 to 7 Lincoln Journal Star November 2, 1946 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103774638/dakotans-stop-doane-19-to-7/ Newspapers.com November 15 Chadron State Crete, NE W 21-0 Doane Tigers Top Chadron by 21-0 The Nebraska State Journal November 16, 1946 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103772705/doane-tigers-top-chadron-by-21-0/ Newspapers.com November 28 at Roswell Army Air Force<ncg> Roswell, NM W 45-7 Doane Tigers Rout Roswell AAF, 45 to 7 Lincoln Journal Star November 29, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103772575/doane-tigers-rout-roswell-aaf-45-to-7/ Newspapers.com Nebraska Wesleyan football 1946 Nebraska Wesleyan Plainsmen Nebraska College Conference NCC 7–1–3 4–0–2 George W. Knight O. N. Magee Memorial Stadium Will Rogers Bowl L 13–38 vs. Pepperdine The 1946 Nebraska Wesleyan Plainsmen football team represented Nebraska Wesleyan University as a member of the Nebraska College Conference (NCC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach George W. Knight, the Plainsmen compiled a 7–1–3 (4-0-2 against NCC opponents), outscored opponent by a total of 169 to 37, and finished second in the NCC. They were invited to play in the Will Rogers Bowl in Oklahoma City on New Year's Day, losing to Pepperdine by a 38–13 score.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 201 yes yes September 21 1946 Morningside Mustangs Morningside<ncg> Sioux City, IA W 13-6 3,500 Plainsmen Ramble Past Morningside The Lincoln Star September 22, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105247411/plainsmen-ramble-past-morningside/ Newspapers.com September 28 Simpson<ncg> O. N. Magee Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE T 6-6 4,000 Plainsmen, Simpson in 6-6 Deadlock The Nebraska State Journal Jim May September 29, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105246844/plainsmen-simpson-in-6-6-deadlock/ Newspapers.com October 4 at Nebraska Central Central City, NE W 33-0 October 12 at Kearney State Kearney, NE T 6-6 Knight's Plainsmen Spoil Kearney's Clean Slate 6-6 The Lincoln Star October 13, 1946 1B, 3B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105247158/knights-plainsmen-spoil-kearneys/ Newspapers.com October 18 Midland<hc> O. N. Magee Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE W 7-6 Wesleyan Wins 7-6: Plainsmen Halt Midland to Remain Undefeated; 3,000 at Homecoming The Lincoln Star Walt Panko October 19, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105246246/wesleyan-wins-7-6-plainsmen-halt/ Newspapers.com October 25 1946 Tarkio Owls Tarkio<ncg> O. N. Magee Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE W 20-7 Plainsmen Roll On: Wesleyan Scores in First Three Periods to Halt Tarkio Club, 20-7 The Lincoln Star Walt Panko October 26, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105246010/plainsmen-roll-on-wesleyan-scores-in/ Newspapers.com November 1 at Peru State Peru, NE T 6-6 November 8 at York York, NE W 26-0 November 15 Hastings O. N. Magee Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE W 19-0 Wesleyan Is Victor: Plainsmen Blank Hastings Broncs 19-0 To Remain in Unbeaten Ranks The Lincoln Star Walt Panko November 16, 1946 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105245744/wesleyan-is-victor-plainsmen-blank/ Newspapers.com November 22 Chadron State O. N. Magee Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE W 33-0 Wesleyan Wins Over Chadron By 33-0 Count Chadron Record November 26, 1946 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105246502/wesleyan-wins-over-chadron-by-33-0-count/ Newspapers.com January 1, 1947 vs Pepperdine<ncg> Taft Stadium Oklahoma City, OK L 13-38 800 Plainsmen Fall Will Rogers Bowl 38-13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3952790/will_rogers_bowl_box_score/ Lincoln Star January 2, 1947 10 Newspapers.com January 2, 2016 Kearney State football 1946 Kearney State Antelopes Nebraska College Conference NCC 6–2–1 5–2–1 Charlie Foster 2nd The 1946 Kearney State Antelopes football team represented Nebraska State Teachers College at Kearney (now known as University of Nebraska at Kearney) as a member of the Nebraska College Conference (NCC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by second-year head coach Charlie Foster, the Antelopes compiled a 6–2–1 record (5-2-1 against NCC opponents), outscored opponent by a total of 116 to 49, and finished third in the NCC.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 200 y September 20 York Kearney, NE W 16-0 Kearney Scores Win Over York Panthers: Teachers Chalk Up 16-0 Win In Season's Opener At Kearney Last Night The York Daily News-Times September 21, 1946 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105247949/kearney-scores-win-over-york-panthers/ Newspapers.com Hastings W 7-0 October 5 Chadron State Kearney, NE W 14-0 Kearney Whips Chadron State In Loop Fray Chadron Record October 8, 1946 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105248264/kearney-whips-chadron-state-in-loop-fray/ Newspapers.com October 12 Nebraska Wesleyan Kearney, NE T 6-6 Sterling W 32-0 October 25 Doane Kearney, NE L 7-13 November 2 at Wayne State (NE) Wayne, NE W 14-12 Antelopes Nudge Wayne Wildcats By 14-12 Count The Nebraska State Journal November 3, 1946 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105248847/antelopes-nudge-wayne-wildcats-by-14-12/ Newspapers.com November 9 at Peru State Peru, NE W 20-12 Antelopes Tip Peru 20 to 12 in NCC Mix the Nebraska State Journal November 10, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105249004/antelopes-tip-peru-20-to-12-in-ncc-mix/ Newspapers.com November 15 Midland L 0-6 Peru State football 1946 Peru State Bobcats Nebraska College Conference NCC 4–4–1 4–3–1 Alfred G. Wheeler The 1946 Peru State Bobcats football team represented Peru State Teachers College (now known as Peru State College) as a member of the Nebraska College Conference (NCC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach Alfred G. Wheeler, the Bobcats compiled a 4–4–1 record (4-3-1 against NCC opponents), outscored opponents by a total of 116 to 100, and finished fourth in the NCC.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 200 Other coaches included Wayne Riggs. For the prior three years, Navy V-12 students comprised the majority of Peru's football team. With the 1946, the team returned to non-military status.Sixty-Eight Answer PSTC Football Call The Peru Pointer September 5, 1946 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112664033/sixty-eight-answer-pstc-football-call/ Newspapers.com y September 20 at Colorado College<ncg> Washburn Field Colorado Springs, CO L 7-40 Peru Outclassed Evening World-Herald September 21, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112664346/peru-outclassed/ Newspapers.com September 28 Doane L 0-12 Midland W 19-6 Wayne State (NE) L 0-7 Chadron State W 26-6 Hastings W 14-0 November 1 Nebraska Wesleyan Peru, NE T 6-6 November 9 Kearney State Peru, NE L 12-20 York W 32-3 Midland football 1946 Midland Warriors Nebraska College Conference NCC 4–4 4–3 John Pfitsch The 1946 Midland Warriors football team represented Midland University of Fremont, Nebraska, as a member of the Nebraska College Conference (NCC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach John Pfitsch, the Warriors compiled a 4–4 record (4-3 against NCC opponents), outscored opponents by a total of 89 to 73, and finished fifth in the NCC.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 196 yes September 20 Bethany (KS)<ncg> Fremont, NE L 4-13 Swedes' Drives too Much for Pfitsch 11, Midland Loses, 13-4 Fremont (Neb.) Guide and Tribune September 21, 1946 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103449755/swedes-drives-too-much-for-pfitsch-11/ Newspapers.com Wayne State (NE) L 0-13 Peru State L 6-19 York W 20-14 October 18 at Nebraska Wesleyan O. N. Magee Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE L 6-7 Chadron State W 40-6 Hastings W 7-0 November 15 Kearney State W 6-0 Wayne State football 1946 Wayne State Wildcats Nebraska College Conference NCC 4–3 2–3 Don B. Emery The 1946 Wayne State Wildcats football team represented Wayne State College of Wayne, Nebraska, as a member of the Nebraska College Conference (NCC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach Don B. Emery, the Warriors compiled a 4–3 record (2-3 against NCC opponents), outscored opponents by a total of 69 to 33, and finished sixth in the NCC.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 201 yes September 20 at Dakota Wesleyan W 13-0 Midland W 13-0 October 5 at South Dakota<ncg> Inman Field Vermillion, SD W 12-0 Wayne Power Sinks USD Eleven 12-0: Nebraska Trio Performs Brilliantly in Downing Coyotes Argus-Leader Phil Devany October 6, 1946 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102022420/wayne-power-sinks-usd-eleven-12-0/ Newspapers.com Peru State W 7-0 October 18 Doane Wayne, NE L 6-7 Kearney State L 12-14 Chadron State L 6-12 Hastings football 1946 Hastings Broncos Nebraska College Conference NCC 1–6–1 1–4–1 Larry Owens The 1946 Hastings Broncos football team represented Hastings College of Hastings, Nebraska, as a member of the Nebraska College Conference (NCC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach Larry Owens, the Broncos compiled a 1–6–1 record (1–4–1 against NCC opponents), were outscored by a total of 123 to 45, and finished seventh in the NCC. yes September 20 at Washburn (KS)<ncg> Topeka, KS L 0-25 Washburn Opens with Win Over Hastings The Emporia Gazette September 21, 1946 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112707877/washburn-opens/ Newspapers.com Kearney State L 0-7 October 5 at Western State (CO)<ncg> Gunnison, CO L 7-19 HC Loses In Colo.: Falls Before Western, 19-7 The Hastings Collegian October 9, 1946 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112690762/hc-loses-in-colo/ Newspapers.com October 12 at Doane Crete, NE T 19-19 Peru State L 0-14 York W 19-13 Midland L 0-7 November 15 at Nebraska Wesleyan O. N. Magee Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE L 0-19 Chadron State football 1946 Chadron State Eagles Nebraska College Conference NCC 3–7 1–5 Ross O. Armstrong The 1946 Chadron State Eagles football team represented Chadron State College of Chadron, Nebraska, as a member of the Nebraska College Conference (NCC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach Ross O. Armstrong, the Eagles compiled a 3–7 record (1–5 against NCC opponents), were outscored by a total of 230 to 70, and finished eighth in the NCC. yes South Dakota Tech<ncg> W 19-6 September 28 Colorado State–Greeley<ncg> Elliott Field Chadron, NE L 8-46 Colorado '11' Defeats Eagles by 46-8 Score The Chadron Record October 1, 1946 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105887277/colorado-11-defeats-eagles-by-46-8/ Newspapers.com October 5 at Kearney State Kearney, NE L 0-14 Black Hills State<ncg> W 19-0 Peru State L 6-26 Midland L 6-40 November 2 at Western State (CO)<ncg> Gunnison, CO L 0-38 Western State Wins Over Chadron State By 38 To 0 Count The Chadron Record November 5, 1946 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112691110/western-state-wins-over-chadron-state/ Newspapers.com Wayne State (NE) W 12-6 November 15 at Doane Crete, NE L 0-21 November 22 at Nebraska Wesleyan O. N. Magee Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE L 0-33 York football 1946 York Panthers Nebraska College Conference NCC 3–6 0–6 Rolland E. Tonkin The 1946 York Panthers football team represented York University of York, Nebraska, as a member of the Nebraska College Conference (NCC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach Rolland E. Tonkin, the Eagles compiled a 3–6 record (0–6 against NCC opponents), were outscored by a total of 138 to 92, and finished last in the NCC. All-conference team The United Press (UP) and the NCC coaches each selected 1946 All-Nebraska College Conference football teams. NCC champion Doane did not place any players on the UP team. The all-conference picks were as follows:3 Plainsmen Selected for N.C. Honors Lincoln Journal Star Jim Hughes November 22, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105256464/3-plainsmen-selected-for-nc-honors/ Newspapers.comWesleyan Ace Squires Gets All-Star Spot The Lincoln Star November 22, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105256555/wesleyan-ace-squires-gets-all-star-spot/ Newspapers.com Quarterback: Rex Mercer, Nebraska Wesleyan (UP) Halfbacks: Dick Peterson, Kearney (UP, Coaches); Johnny Warwick, Hastings (Coaches); Revoe Hill, Midland (UP, Coaches) Fullback: Al Butterfield, Chadron (UP, Coaches) Ends: John Rumbaugh, Kearney (UP, Coaches); Rich Clough, Midland (UP); Orville Yocup, Peru (Coaches) Tackles: Bob Westphal, Wayne (UP, Coaches); Everett Poe, Nebraska Wesleyan (UP); Don Redman, Doane (Coaches) Guards: Wayne Linder, Peru (UP); Ralph Patterson, Kearney (UP, Coaches); Dick Uphoff, Hastings (Coaches) Center: Cliff Squires, Nebraska Wesleyan (UP, Coaches) References