1947 Colorado Buffaloes football team explained

The 1947 Colorado Buffaloes football team was an American football team that represented the University of Colorado as a member of the Mountain States Conference (MSC) during the 1947 college football season. Led by James J. Yeager in his fifth and final season as head coach, the Buffaloes compiled and overall record of 4–5 with a mark of 3–3 in conference play, tying for third place in the MSC.

Colorado was ranked at No. 109 (out of 500 college football teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1947.^[1]

Schedule

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After the season

NFL Draft

The following Buffaloes were selected in 1948 NFL draft following the season.^[5]

11	90	Johnny Zisch	End	Los Angeles Rams
22	197	Jack McEwen	Back	Detroit Lions
26	241	Aubrey Allen	Tackle	Green Bay Packers

Notes and References

1. News: Michigan National Champion in Final Litkenhous Ratings. Times. Dr. E. E. Litkenhous. December 18, 1947. 47. Newspapers.com.
2. Web site: . 1947 Colorado Buffaloes Schedule and Results . College Football @ Sports-Reference.com . . October 23, 2023 .
3. Web site: . 1947 Football Schedule . . October 23, 2023 .
4. Web site: . Colorado Football 2023 Record Book . . 16 . October 23, 2023 .
5. Web site: 1948 NFL Draft Listing. Pro-Football-Reference.com. July 29, 2023.