The 1946 Colorado Buffaloes american college football team season 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 1946 college football season. In their fourth season under head coach James J. Yeager, the Buffaloes compiled a 5–4–1 record (3–2–1 against MSC opponents), tied for fourth place in the MSC, and were outscored by a total of 147 to 91. End John Zisch and guard Gus Shannon were selected by the

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as first-team players on the 1946 All-Mountain States football team. Center Dean was named to the second team.

Schedule

After the season

The 1947 NFL Draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Buffaloes were selected.

References

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