1939 Arizona State Bulldogs football team

The 1939 Arizona State Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented Arizona State Teachers College (later renamed Arizona State University) in the Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association (BIAA) during the 1939 college football season. In their second season under head coach Dixie Howell, the Bulldogs compiled an 8–2–1 record (4–1 against BIAA opponents), won the BIAA championship, played to a scoreless tie against Catholic University in the 1940 Sun Bowl, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 212 to 56. Arizona State's team captains were HB Wiley Aker and Noble Riggs. The Bulldogs finished (6-0) at home, (2-2) on the road, and (0-0-1) on neutral site. Assistant Coach was Hilman Walker. All home games were played at Goodwin Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

In the season opener, Arizona State Teacher's College delivered a 20-0 road shutout victory over San Diego State. The Bulldogs produced another shutout in their home opener, as they beat West Texas State 19-0 in Tempe. ASTC shutout Cal Poly 35-0 at Goodwin Stadium, as HB Hascall Henshaw scored a 91 yd kickoff return TD. The Bulldogs prevailed for a 28-0 home win against Whittier. Arizona State Teacher's College earned a 7-0 road win at New Mexico State, marking their 5th consecutive shutout victory to begin the season. The Bulldogs outlasted Texas-El Paso 27-7 in Tempe. ASTC's 6-game winning streak was snapped during a 19-7 road loss at Hardin-Simmons. The Bulldogs responded with a convincing 41-6 home victory over NAU. Arizona State Teacher's College delivered a 28-6 win against New Mexico at Goodwin Stadium. In the regular season finale, the Bulldogs suffered an 18-0 road loss to the San Diego Marines. On January 1, 1940, ASTC finished in a 0-0 tie against Catholic University during the Sun Bowl. The game was played at Kidd Field in El-Paso, Texas with a crowd of (13,000) in attendance. It marked the only meeting between the teams in school history. The Bulldogs held Catholic University to only 4 first downs, but Arizona State lost 4 fumbles, and threw several interceptions. FB Wayne Pitts collected 15 carries and 89 rushing yards for ASTC. It was Arizona State's first ever bowl game in school history.

The usual Arizona State Teacher's College offensive lineup included: (LE Bob Lackey, LT Mark Kalastro, LG Albert Sanserino, C Bob Walberg, RG Louis Rappaport, RT Ted Anderson, RE Sam Andrews, QB Walt Ruth, HB Wiley Aker, FB Bill Davis, & HB Hascall Henshaw). Ted Anderson, John Balshor, Leo Burns, Dominic Campolo, & Frank Consentino were also on roster.