In their eighth season under head coach Jim Aiken, the Wolf Pack compiled a 7–2 record,[1][2] outscored opponents by a total of 324 to 82,[3] and defeated Hawaii, 26 to 7, in the 16th annual Shrine Benefit Aloha Bowl.
[10][11] Mackrides, halfbacks Tommy Kalmanir and Bill Bass, end Horace Gillom, and tackle Ed Sharkey all went on to careers in professional football.
Bob McClure was the team captain and also played two season in the National Football League (NFL).
The team's assistant coaches were Jim Bailey, Jake Lawlor, and Dick Miller.
The following individuals played for the 1946 Nevada team:[23] The 1947 NFL Draft was held on December 16, 1946.