The 1946 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 1946 college football season. In their fourth season under head coach James J. Yeager, the Buffaloes compiled a 5âÂÂ4âÂÂ1 record (3âÂÂ2âÂÂ1 against MSC opponents), finishing tied for fourth place in the MSC. They were outscored by a total of 147 to 91.
End John Zisch and guard Gus Shannon were selected by the International News Service as first-team players on the 1946 All-Mountain States football team. Center Dean was named to the second team.
The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Buffaloes were selected.