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1946 Colgate Red Raiders football team
| 1946 Colgate Red Raiders football |
|---|
| Independent |
| 4–4 |
| Andrew Kerr (18th season) |
| Robert Orlando |
| Colgate Athletic Field |
The 1946 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1946 college football season. In its 18th and final season under head coach Andrew Kerr, the team compiled a 4–4 record and outscored opponents by a total of 154 to 95. Robert Orlando was the team captain.
In Kerr's final game as Colgate's head coach, the team trailed 7–0 to Brown at halftime. Kerr gave a speech asking his team to score three touchdowns in the second half. The team complied and sent Kerr out as a winner.
Colgate was ranked at No. 53 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System rankings for 1946.
The team played its home games at Colgate Athletic Field in Hamilton, New York.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5 | at Yale | Yale BowlNew Haven, CT | L 6–27 | 38,000 | |
| October 12 | at Cornell | Schoellkopf FieldIthaca, NY (rivalry) | L 9–13 | 20,000 | |
| October 19 | Merchant Marine | Colgate Athletic FieldHamilton, NY | W 47–7 | 5,000 | |
| October 26 | Penn State | Colgate Athletic FieldHamilton, NY | L 2–6 | 15,000 | |
| November 2 | at Lafayette | Fisher FieldEaston, PA | W 39–0 | 5,000 | |
| November 9 | at Holy Cross | Fitton FieldWorcester, MA | L 6–21 | 15,000 | |
| November 16 | at Syracuse | Archbold StadiumSyracuse, NY (rivalry) | W 25–7 | 36,000 | |
| November 28 | at Brown | Brown StadiumProvidence, RI | W 20–14 | 20,000 |
The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Red Raiders were selected.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 64 | Frank Muehlheuser | Fullback | New York Giants |
| 16 | 144 | Bob Orlando | Guard | New York Giants |
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