1946 Richmond Spiders football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1946 Richmond Spiders football Southern Conference SoCon 6–2–2 3–2–2 John Fenlon 2nd City Stadium The 1946 Richmond Spiders football team was an American football team that represented the University of Richmond as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1946 college football season. In their second year under head coach John Fenlon, the Spiders compiled a 6–2–2 record (3–2–2 against SoCon opponents), finished in sixth place in the SoCon, and outscored opponent by a total of 196 to 121.1946 Richmond Spiders Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 21, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/richmond/1946-schedule.html The team played its home games at City Stadium in Richmond, Virginia. Schedule 1947 AP y y September 21 1946 Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets Randolph–Macon<ncg> City Stadium Richmond, VA W 46–0 9,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-spiders-win-at-s/137258801/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Spiders win at Stadium by 46 to 0 September 22, 1946 December 22, 2023 Newspapers.com September 28 VMI City Stadium Richmond, VA (rivalry) T 7–7 13,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91779605/spiders-tie-vmi/ Richmond Times Dispatch Spiders tie VMI September 29, 1946 January 3, 2022 Newspapers.com October 4 at Maryland Byrd Stadium College Park, MD W 37–7 11,500 Richmond Eleven Swamps Maryland In 37-To-7 Upset At College Park: Spiders Start Scoring Early; 25-To-0 First Half Proves Nightmare To Terp Fans The Baltimore Sun Robert Elmer October 5, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102267726/richmond-eleven-swamps-maryland-in/ Newspapers.com October 12 1946 Hampden–Sydney Tigers Hampden–Sydney<ncg> City Stadium Richmond, VA W 33–6 3,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-spiders-topple-tigers/137258914/ The Roanoke Times Spiders topple Tigers 33 to 6 October 13, 1946 December 22, 2023 Newspapers.com October 19 at No. 17 Duke Duke Stadium Durham, NC L 0–41 10,000 Duke Wallops Spiders, 41-0 Durham Morning Herald Jack Williams October 20, 1946 Sports 1, 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102258314/duke-wallops-spiders-41-0/ Newspapers.com October 26 at Washington and Lee Wilson Field Lexington, VA W 20–0 8,000 Spiders Win: Spiders Spoil Homecoming For Generals by 20 to 0 Richmond Times-Dispatch Max Ailor October 27, 1946 B7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103609160/spiders-win-spiders-spoil-homecoming/ Newspapers.com November 2 Virginia<ncg> City Stadium Richmond, VA W 19–7 13,000 Spiders Beat Virginia, 19–7: Cavaliers Outclassed By Richmond; Ralston Scores On 64-Yard Run Richmond Times-Dispatch Chauncey Durden November 3, 1946 B7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102229950/spiders-beat-virginia-19-7-cavaliers/ Newspapers.com November 9 at Davidson Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC W 27–6 3,000 Spiders Down Davidson By 27 to 6: Wilbourne Gallops For Two Touchdowns Richmond Times-Dispatch November 10, 1946 26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103620249/spiders-down-davidson-by-27-to-6/ Newspapers.com November 16 VPI City Stadium Richmond, VA T 7-7 Fenlon Men Fear Husky Gobbler Line http://collegian.richmond.edu/cgi-bin/richmond?a=d&d=COL19461115.2.2&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- University of Richmond The Richmond Collegian November 15, 1946 1 August 15, 2016 November 28 William & Mary City Stadium Richmond, VA (rivalry) L 0-40 17,500 Indians Flatten Spiders, 40 to 0, to Win State Championship: Tribe's Magdziak Passes For Three Touchdowns; Cloud Hikes Total to 66 Richmond Times-Dispatch Chauncey Durden November 29, 1946 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102264075/indians-flatten-spiders-40-to-0-to/ Newspapers.com References Richmond Category:Richmond Spiders football seasons Richmond Spiders football