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The 1946 Bulldogs are one of only three undefeated football fielded by the University (the others being in 1896 and 1980). This team was led by All-American Charley Trippi, but also featured star quarterback John Rauch. Despite being the only unbeaten, untied team in the country, the team finished 3rd in the AP poll behind Notre Dame and Army. The team did receive a first-place vote in the Williamson Poll, which was recognized at the time as a major football poll. The Williamson Poll was released after the bowl games were played, whereas the AP Poll was released after the last week of the regular season and did not take bowl games into account.