The 1946 San Francisco Dons football team was an American football team that represented the University of San Francisco as an independent during the 1946 college football season.
"Clipper" Smith, the Dons compiled a 3–6 record and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 172 to 162.
[1] Forrest Hall led San Francisco's ground attack and ranked 19th nationally with 579 rushing yards and averaged 6.51 yards per carry.
86 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System rankings for 1946.
[3] The 1947 NFL Draft was held on December 16, 1946.