1940 record 6–2 (4–2 Big Ten) MVP Paul Hiemenz | AP No. 8 Offensive scheme Single wing | |
Head coach Pappy Waldorf (6th year) |
The 1940 Northwestern Wildcats team represented Northwestern University during the 1940 Big Ten Conference football season. In their sixth year under head coach Pappy Waldorf, the Wildcats compiled a 6–2 record (4–2 against Big Ten Conference opponents), finished in third place in the Big Ten Conference, and were ranked #8 in the final AP Poll. Their only losses came against #1 Minnesota and #3 Michigan.
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Schedule
- October 5, 1940: at Syracuse, Win, 40-0
- October 12, 1940: Ohio State, Win, 6-3
- October 19, 1940: at Wisconsin, Win, 27-7
- October 26, 1940: Indiana, Win, 20-7
- November 2, 1940: #4 Minnesota, Loss, 12-13
- November 9, 1940: Illinois, Win, 32-14
- November 16, 1940: at #6 Michigan, Loss, 13-20
- November 23, 1940: #14 Notre Dame, Win, 20-0
Players
References
1940 Northwestern Wildcats football team Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA