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Connecticut Football Team History


Connecticut Huskies
University of Cionnecticut
 Storrs, CT
Founded: 1881
Stadium: Rentschler Stadium
Capacity: 40,000
Colors: Navy Blue & White
Coach: J.O. Christian
Conference: Colonial Athletic-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1896  <-- 1946 <- 1947 -> 1948 --> 2024
1947 Season Highlights
 J.O. Christian enters his 13th season as Head Coach at Connecticut.
 
1947 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 27  @ Brown  13   33   L       
 Sat., Oct. 4  @ Springfield (MA)  14   6   W       
 Sat., Oct. 11  vs. Wesleyan (CT)  0   12   L       
 Sat., Oct. 18  @ Maine  7   13   L       
 Sat., Oct. 25  vs. Champlain (NY)  25   7   W       
 Sat., Nov. 1  @ Coast Guard  14   0   W       
 Sat., Nov. 8  vs. Rhode Island  23   0   W       
 Sat., Nov. 15  vs. New Hampshire  6   14   L       
 
1947 Season Totals
  Record4-4
  Points Scored102
  Scoring Average12.8
  Points Allowed85
  Defense Average10.6
  Opponents Record0-0
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record2-2
  Away Record2-2
1947 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1947 Colonial Athletic- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Connecticut 4-410285   J.O. Christian

1947 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1947 All Colonial Athletic Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

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