The 1946 Texas Conference football season was the season of college football played by the member schools of the Texas Conference as part of the 1946 college football season. Abilene Christian and Southwestern (TX) tied for the conference championship. None of the Texas Conference teams was ranked in the Associated Press poll or played in a bowl game.
Conference overview Conf. rankTeamHead coachConf. recordOverall recordPoints scoredPoints against1Abilene ChristianTonto Coleman3–0–18–1–122853 1Southwestern (TX)Randolph M. Medley3–0–1 5–4–1243181 3McMurryJ. Vernon Hilliard2–44–4–1821384Howard PayneJoe Bailey Cheaney1–32–5–285125 5AustinGarvice Steen1–32–7–154207
Teams Abilene Christian
The 1946 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team represented Abilene Christian College now known as Abilene Christian University) as a member of the Texas Conference during the 1946 college football season. In their second non-consecutive year under head coach Tonto Coleman, and their first year after the end of World War II,Abilene Christian did not compete in intercollegiate football during the 1943, 1944, and 1945 seasons. the Wildcats compiled an 8–1–1 record (3–0–1 against conference opponents), outscored all opponents by a total of 228 to 53, and tied with Southwestern for the Texas Conference championship.
Southwestern
The 1946 Southwestern Pirates football team represented Southwestern College as a member of the Texas Conference during the 1946 college football season. In their eighth year under head coach Randolph M. Medley, Southwestern compiled an 5–4–1 record (3–0–1 against conference opponents), outscored all opponents by a total of 243 to 181, and tied with Abilene Christian for the Texas Conference championship.
McMurry
The 1946 McMurry Indians football team represented McMurry University as a member of the Texas Conference during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach J. Vernon Hilliard, McMurray compiled a 4–4–1 record (2–4 against conference opponents), was outscored by a total of 138 to 82, and finished third in the Texas Conference.
Howard Payne
The 1946 Howard Payne Yellow Jackets football team represented Howard Payne University as a member of the Texas Conference during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach Joe Bailey Cheaney, Howard Payne compiled a 2–5–2 record (1–3 against conference opponents), was outscored by a total of 125 to 85, and finished fourth in the Texas Conference.
Austin
The 1946 Austin Kangaroos football team represented Austin College as a member of the Texas Conference during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach Garvice Steen, Austin compiled a 2–7–1 record (1–3 against conference opponents), was outscored by a total of 207 to 54, and finished last in the Texas Conference.
All-Texas Conference football team The 1946 All-Texas Conference football team was selected by the conference coaches and announced on December 6, 1946. Abilene Christian and Southwestern each placed five players on the first team. The first-team selections were:
Ends: Ted Barc, Southwestern Neal Bradshaw, McMurry
Tackles: Willard Paine, Abilene Christian Dan Davenport, Southwestern
Guards: Charles Floyd, Abilene Christian Max Jones, Southwestern
Center: Dick Stovall, Abilene Christian
Backs: Lawrence Dixon, Abilene Christian Joe Evans, Southwestern V. T. Smith, Abilene Christian Floren Hooefer (tie), McMurry Frank Means (tie), Southwestern
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