1946 Western Ontario Mustangs football team

The 1946 Western Ontario Mustangs football team represented the University of Western Ontario in the Intercollegiate Union during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach Johnny Metras, the Mustangs compiled a 7–1 record and outscored opponent by a total of 214 to 64.[1]

1946 Western Ontario Mustangs football
ConferenceIntercollegiate Union
Record7–1 (6–0 Intercollegiate Union)
Head coach
  • Johnny Metras

Prior to the season, the Mustangs had been undefeated in college football since 1938.[2] The undefeated streak ended with the opening game against Canisius.

Schedule
DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 20at Canisius*Buffalo, NYL 3–34[3]
September 28Oshawa*
W 91–0[4]
October 5Toronto
  • Little Memorial Stadium
  • London, Ontario
W 20–710,000[5][6]
October 12at Queen'sKingston, OntarioW 8–0[7]
October 19McGill
  • Little Memorial Stadium
  • London, Ontario
W 18–2[8]
October 26at McGill
W 12–714,500[9]
November 2at TorontoTorontoW 15–6[10]
November 9Queen's
  • Little Memorial Stadium
  • London, Ontario
W 47–8[11]
  • *Non-conference game

References
  1. W.J. Bingham, ed. (1947). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947. A.S. Barnes and Company. p. 232.
  2. "Western Ontario Favored To Win". The Province. October 1, 1946. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Canisius of Buffalo Laces Mustangs, by 34 to 3: Line Is Pierced By "T" Formation; Bob MacFarlane Scores Field Goal For Johnny Metras' Squad". The Windsor Star. September 21, 1946. p. Sports 3 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Mustangs Win, 91-0". The Windsor Star. September 30, 1946. p. 20 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Mustangs Stampede U. of T., 20-7: Curtis Makes Two Major Scores for London". The Windsor Star. October 7, 1946. p. Sports 5 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Title Mustangs Display Power". The Montreal Star. October 7, 1946. p. 28 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Western Blanks Queen's University 8-0 in Heavy Going". The Ottawa Journal. October 14, 1946. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "McFarlane, Krol Lead Mustangs to 18-2 Win". The Windsor Star. October 21, 1946. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. "McGill Loses To Western Before 14,500". The Ottawa Journal. October 24, 1946. p. 22 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. "Western Defeats Toronto Varsity 15-6 For 14th Triumph". The Ottawa Journal. November 4, 1946. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. "Western Stays Unbeaten By Crushing Gaels, 47-8". The Windsor Star. November 11, 1946. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.
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