The 1938 Denver Pioneers football team was an

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team that represented the

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as a member of the

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(MSC) during the 1938 college football season. In their third season under head coach

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, the Pioneers compiled a 4–4–1 record (3–2–1 against conference opponents), tied for second place in the MSC, and were outscored by a total of 86 to 65.

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Denver Pioneers football seasons

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