The 1940 Catholic University Cardinals football team was an

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team that represented the

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as an independent during the

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. In its 11th year under head coach

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, the team compiled a 4–2–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 98 to 58. Catholic University was ranked at No. 107 (out of 697 college football teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score system for 1940.

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