In its third season under head coach Sid Gillman, Miami compiled a 7–3 record and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 220 to 72.
[2] Ara Parseghian played at the halfback position for the team.
[3] He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 13th round (109th overall pick) of the 1947 NFL draft.
[5] Mel Olix set a school record with 28 touchdown passes in 1946.
50 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System rankings for 1946.