| Year: | 1946 |
| Team: | Boston College Eagles |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 6–3 |
| Head Coach: | Denny Myers |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Captain: | Game captains[1] |
| Stadium: | Braves Field |
The 1946 Boston College Eagles football team was an American football team that represented Boston College as an independent during the 1946 college football season. The Eagles were led by third-year head coach Denny Myers, who returned to coach the team after serving in the United States Navy during the previous three seasons. The team compiled a 6–3 record and outscored opponents by a total of 235 to 123.[2]
The Eagles ranked ninth nationally in total offense with an average of 351.0 yards per game.[3] They also ranked third nationally in passing offense (140.7 passing yards per game),[4] 11th nationally in total defense (giving up 176.8 yards per game),[3] 15th nationally in scoring offense (26.0 points per game).[2]
Boston College was ranked at No. 44 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System rankings for 1946.[5]
The team played it home games at Braves Field in Boston, Massachusetts.
See also: 1946 NCAA football rankings.
See main article: 1947 NFL draft. The 1947 NFL Draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Eagles were selected.[7]
| 14 | 123 | Los Angeles Rams | |||
| 22 | 204 | Defensive tackle | New York Giants |