[2] In December 1960, Marquette discontinued intercollegiate football,[3] citing the financial hardships imposed by a program that lost $50,000 in the preceding year.
[4][5][6][7] Lisle Blackbourn was the head coach for the program's final two seasons, and previously led it from 1950 through 1953.
The 1936 Golden Avalanche had a 7–1 regular season record with a top 20 ranking.
They were invited to the first Cotton Bowl Classic in January 1937 in Dallas, against Texas Christian University of nearby Fort Worth.
The Horned Frogs were led by quarterback Sammy Baugh and TCU won by ten points, 16–6,[8] in Marquette's only bowl appearance.