The
Humboldt State Lumberjacks won the FWC championship with a 5–3–1 record (1–0–1 against conference opponents) and outscored opponents by a total of 84 to 70.
The 1946 Humboldt State Lumberjacks football team represented Humboldt State College—now known as
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. Led by first-year head coach
Joseph Forbes, the Lumberjacks compiled an overall record of 5–3–1 with a mark of 1–0–1 in conference play outscored their opponents 84–70 for the season. The team played home games at Albee Stadium in
Eureka, California and the
Redwood Bowl in
Arcata, California.
The 1946 Chico State Wildcats football team represented Chico State College (now known as
California State University, Chico) of
Chico, California. Led by fifth-year head coach
Roy Bohler, Chico State compiled an overall record of 2–7 with a mark of 1–1 in conference play, placing second in the FWC. The team was outscored by its opponents 109 to 61 for the season. The Wildcats played home games at
Chico High School Stadium in Chico.
This was the first team Chico State fielded in four years. They had no team during the war years of 1943 to 1945.
The 1946 Cal Aggies football team represented the University of California College of Agriculture at
Davis, California (now known as the
University of California, Davis). Led by seventh-year head coach
Vern Hickey, the Aggies compiled an overall record of 0–5–2 with a mark of 0–1–1 in conference play, placing third in the FWC. The team was outscored by its opponents 113 to 54 for the season. The Cal Aggies played home games at A Street field on campus in
Davis, California.
The Aggies did not play in the 1943 to 1945 seasons due to
World War II.
^This was the first game played at the
Redwood Bowl.
^The University of California JV team was commonly known as the "Cal Ramblers".
^Hamilton Army Airfield was a United States Air Force Base from 1934 to 1974.
^The University of California JV team was commonly known as the "Cal Ramblers".
References
^W.J. Bingham, ed. (1947). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947. A.S. Barnes and Company. p. 150.