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1937 Santa Clara Broncos football team
| 1937 Santa Clara Broncos football |
|---|
| Independent |
| No. T–9 |
| 9–0 |
| Buck Shaw (2nd season) |
| Kezar Stadium |
The 1937 Santa Clara Broncos football team represented Santa Clara University as an independent during the 1937 college football season. In their second season under head coach Buck Shaw, the Broncos won all nine games, shut out seven, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 163 to 9. In the final AP poll released in late November, Santa Clara was ranked ninth, tied with Notre Dame.
The Broncos' victories included a 13–7 besting of Stanford, a 38–0 victory over Marquette, and a 6–0 victory over eighth-ranked LSU in the Sugar Bowl.
Two Broncos received honors on the 1937 All-Pacific Coast football team: tackle Alvord Wolff (AP-1); and guard Dougherty (INS-1).
| Date | Opponent | Rank | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25 | at Stanford | Stanford StadiumStanford, CA | W 13–7 | 35,000 | ||
| October 10 | vs. San Francisco | Kezar StadiumSan Francisco, CA | W 13–0 | 30,000 | ||
| October 17 | Portland | Kezar StadiumSan Francisco, CA | W 27–0 | 7,000 | ||
| October 24 | at Loyola (CA) | No. 14 | Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CA | W 7–0 | ||
| October 30 | vs. Marquette | No. 14 | Soldier FieldChicago, IL | W 38–0 | 40,000 | |
| November 6 | at San Jose State | No. 10 | Spartan StadiumSan Jose, CA | W 25–2 | ||
| November 14 | vs. Saint Mary's | No. 7 | Kezar StadiumSan Francisco, CA | W 7–0 | ||
| November 28 | vs. Gonzaga | No. 8 | City College StadiumSacramento, CA | W 27–0 | 18,000 | |
| January 1, 1938 | vs. No. 8 LSU | No. 9 | Tulane StadiumNew Orleans, LA (Sugar Bowl) | W 6–0 | 40,000 | |
| Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game |
The following Bronco was selected in the 1938 NFL draft following the season.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 75 | Phil Dougherty | Center | Chicago Cardinals |
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