The 1946 Western Ontario Mustangs football team represented the University of Western Ontario in the Intercollegiate Union during the 1946 season. Led by head coach Johnny Metras, the Mustangs compiled a 7–1 record and outscored opponent by a total of 214 to 64.[1]
| 1946 Western Ontario Mustangs football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Intercollegiate Union |
| Record | 7–1 (6–0 Intercollegiate Union) |
| Head coach | |
Prior to the season, the Mustangs had been undefeated in university football since 1938.[2] The undefeated streak ended with the opening game against Canisius.
Schedule
edit| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20 | at Canisius* | Buffalo, NY | L 3–34 | [3] | |||
| September 28 | Oshawa* |
| W 91–0 | [4] | |||
| October 5 | Toronto |
| W 20–7 | 10,000 | [5][6] | ||
| October 12 | at Queen's | Kingston, Ontario | W 8–0 | [7] | |||
| October 19 | McGill |
| W 18–2 | [8] | |||
| October 26 | at McGill | W 12–7 | 14,500 | [9] | |||
| November 2 | at Toronto | Toronto | W 15–6 | [10] | |||
| November 9 | Queen's |
| W 47–8 | [11] | |||
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References
edit- ^ W.J. Bingham, ed. (1947). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947. A.S. Barnes and Company. p. 232.
- ^ "Western Ontario Favored To Win". The Province. October 1, 1946. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Canisius of Buffalo Laces Mustangs, by 34 to 3: Line Is Pierced By "T" Formation; Bob MacFarlane Scores Field Goal For Johnny Metras' Squad". The Windsor Star. September 21, 1946. p. Sports 3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mustangs Win, 91-0". The Windsor Star. September 30, 1946. p. 20 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mustangs Stampede U. of T., 20-7: Curtis Makes Two Major Scores for London". The Windsor Star. October 7, 1946. p. Sports 5 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Title Mustangs Display Power". The Montreal Star. October 7, 1946. p. 28 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Western Blanks Queen's University 8-0 in Heavy Going". The Ottawa Journal. October 14, 1946. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "McFarlane, Krol Lead Mustangs to 18-2 Win". The Windsor Star. October 21, 1946. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "McGill Loses To Western Before 14,500". The Ottawa Journal. October 24, 1946. p. 22 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Western Defeats Toronto Varsity 15-6 For 14th Triumph". The Ottawa Journal. November 4, 1946. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Western Stays Unbeaten By Crushing Gaels, 47-8". The Windsor Star. November 11, 1946. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.