Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game
References
^"1937 Saint Mary's (CA) Gaels Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
^Prescott Sullivan (September 26, 1937). "Bears Crush Gaels, 30-7: U. C. Subs Play All of Second Half But Outscore St. Mary's". San Francisco Examiner. pp. 1SF, 2SF – via Newspapers.com.
^Harry Borba (October 4, 1937). "Gaels, Gonzaga Play Dull 0-0 Tie: Both Elevens Miss Chances, Refuse To Pass Late in Game". San Francisco Examiner. pp. 17, 19 – via Newspapers.com.
^Harry M. Hayward (October 10, 1937). "Gaels Roll Up Triumph by 42-0". San Francisco Examiner. pp. 1SF, 2SF – via Newspapers.com.
^Charles Curtis (October 18, 1937). "Galloping Gaels Triumph Over Lions, 13 to 7". Los Angeles Times. pp. II-13, II-14 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Gaels defeat Vandals 6 to 0". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. October 23, 1937. p. 11.
^"St. Mary's defeats Idaho, but Vandals display unlooked-for power". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. October 23, 1937. p. 18.
^Carson Magill (October 23, 1937). "Gaels Turn Back Idaho U., 6 to 0: 79-Yard March Brings Only Touchdown of Contest". San Francisco Examiner. pp. 15, 17 – via Newspapers.com.
^Carson Magill (October 31, 1937). "Ouch! Pacific Holds Gaels, 0 to 0". San Francisco Examiner. pp. 1SF, 5SF – via Newspapers.com.
^"Ferry's Boot Beats Dons". Oakland Tribune. November 8, 1937. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
^Harry Borba (November 15, 1937). "Santa Clara Conquers Gaels, 7 to 0: Fisher Grabs Barlow Pass in End Zone for Bronc's Score". San Francisco Examiner. pp. 21, 26.
^"Fordham Wins, 6-0: Lock Paves Way As Ram Subdues Determined Gaels". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. November 21, 1937. pp. 1D, 2D – via Newspapers.com.