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1969 Texas Longhorns football team

American college football season

American college football season

FieldValue
year1969
teamTexas Longhorns
sportfootball
imageTexas Longhorns logo.svg
logo_size250
conferenceSouthwest Conference
short_confSWC
CoachRank1
APRank1
record11–0
conf_record7–0
head_coachDarrell Royal
hc_year13th
off_coachEmory Bellard
off_schemeWishbone
def_coachMike Campbell
def_scheme[4–4](4-4-defense)
stadiumMemorial Stadium
championConsensus national champion
SWC champion
Cotton Bowl Classic champion
bowl[Cotton Bowl Classic](1970-cotton-bowl-classic)
bowl_resultW 21–17 vs. [Notre Dame](1969-notre-dame-fighting-irish-football-team)

SWC champion Cotton Bowl Classic champion The 1969 Texas Longhorns football team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 1969 NCAA University Division football season. The Longhorns won all eleven games to win their second consensus national championship; the first was six seasons earlier in 1963. This was the last consensus title won by the Longhorns until 2005.

The 1969 team is the last all-white team to be named consensus national champions with the onset of racial integration. Julius Whittier, the first African-American player in Texas football history, was enrolled at UT as a freshman but was not eligible to play; NCAA rules of the time barred freshmen from playing varsity football and basketball.

Ranked fourth to start the year, the #2 Longhorns defeated rival Oklahoma by ten points on October 11, and gained the top spot in the polls in late November. On December 6, #1 Texas traveled to Fayetteville to meet second-ranked Arkansas; down by fourteen points in the fourth quarter, UT rallied to win 15–14 in the season's "Game of the Century," attended by President Richard Nixon who presented a plaque to Texas and declared them the national champions. With a wishbone option offense, the Longhorns won all ten games in the regular season, and returned to the Cotton Bowl Classic in Fair Park in Dallas.

On New Year's Day 1970, the Longhorns met ninth-ranked Notre Dame, in its first bowl game in 45 years and second overall; their only previous postseason appearance was a win in the 1925 Rose Bowl. Trailing for most of the game, Texas scored with 68 seconds remaining and won 21–17, validating Nixon's clam. On their final drive, the Longhorns faced fourth down twice. It was their twentieth consecutive victory, second straight Cotton Bowl Classic title, and third win that season in the stadium.

Schedule

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Rankings

Main article: 1969 NCAA University Division football rankings

Game summaries

At California

;First Quarter

  • (7:53) UT – Jim Bertelsen 11 yard run (Feller kick), UT 7–0; 11 plays, 70 yards ;Second Quarter
  • (8:04) UT – James Street 4 yard run (Feller kick), UT 14–0; 11 plays, 55 yards ;Third Quarter
  • (4:49) UT – Happy Feller 32 yard field goal, UT 17–0; 8 plays, 36 yards
StatisticsTexas Longhornsborder=1}}"TEXCalifornia Golden Bearsborder=1}}"CAL
First downs**21**10
Total yards**329**206
Rushes/yards**71/311**40/127
Passing yards18**79**
Passing: Comp–Att–Int2–7–2**12–23–1**
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas Longhornsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Texas**PassingJames Street2–7, 18 yards, 2 INTs
RushingJim Bertelsen16 car, 92 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingRandy Peschel1 rec, 11 yards
California Golden Bearsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**California**PassingTEAM12–23, 79 yards, 1 INT
RushingTEAM40 car, 127 yards
ReceivingTEAM12 rec, 79 yards

Vs. Texas Tech

;First Quarter

  • (10:04) UT – Billy Dale 12 yard run (Feller kick), UT 7–0; 4 plays, 27 yards, 1:31 ;Second Quarter
  • (13:40) UT – Jim Bertelsen 5 yard run (Feller kick), UT 14–0; 9 plays, 49 yards, 2:03
  • (11:00) UT – Steve Worster 1 yard run (Feller kick), UT 21–0; 4 plays, 47 yards, 1:14
  • (1:17) UT – Mike Campbell 26 yard interception return (Feller kick), UT 28–0 ;Third Quarter
  • (13:23) UT – Steve Worster 2 yard run (Feller kick), UT 35–0; 1 play, 2 yards, 0:05
  • (7:26) UT – Billy Dale 2 yard run (Feller kick), UT 42–0; 4 plays, 9 yards, 1:44
  • (0:56) UT – Paul Robichau 14 yard run (Feller kick), UT 49–0; 9 plays, 54 yards, 3:49 ;Fourth Quarter
  • (12:10) TTU – Odom 9 yard pass from Napper (Sanders kick), UT 49–7; 11 plays, 79 yards, 3:46
StatisticsTexas Tech Red Raidersborder=1}}"TTUTexas Longhornsborder=1}}"TEX
First downs11**14**
Total yards213**286**
Rushes/yards41/42**57/257**
Passing yards**171**29
Passing: Comp–Att–Int**14–34–4**10–3–1
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas Tech Red Raidersborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Texas Tech**PassingTEAM14–34, 171 yards, 1 TD, 4 INTs
RushingTEAM41 car, 42 yards
ReceivingTEAM14 rec, 171 yards, 1 TD
Texas Longhornsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Texas**PassingJames Street3–9, 29 yards, 1 INT
RushingSteve Worster15 car, 61 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingCharles Speyrer2 rec, 17 yards

Vs. Navy

;First Quarter

  • (13:22) UT – Jim Bertelsen 43 yard run (Feller kick), UT 7–0; 1 play, 43 yards, 0:09
  • (10:32) UT – Ted Koy 3 yard run (Feller kick), UT 14–0; 5 plays, 33 yards, 1:26
  • (3:20) NAVY – Detweiler 36 yard field goal, UT 14–3; 9 plays, 42 yards, 4:36
  • (1:13) UT – Ted Koy 1 yard run (Feller kick), UT 21–3; 7 plays, 52 yards, 2:07 ;Second Quarter
  • (11:28) UT – James Street 6 yard run (Feller kick), UT 28–3; 6 plays, 34 yards, 2:28
  • (4:54) UT – Terry Collins 2 yard run (Feller kick), UT 35–3; 13 plays, 82 yards, 5:20
  • (0:40) UT – Eddie Phillips 15 yard run (Feller kick), UT 42–3; 6 plays, 55 yards, 1:44 ;Third Quarter
  • (10:23) UT – Eddie Phillips 7 yard run (Feller kick), UT 49–3; 10 plays, 52 yards, 4:16
  • (0:32) NAVY – Schwelm 62 yard pass from McNallen (Detweiler kick), UT 49–10; 6 plays, 69 yards, 2:06 ;Fourth Quarter
  • (11:59) UT – Tommy Asaff 1 yard run (Rob Layne kick), UT 53–10; 11 plays, 48 yards, 3:33
  • (2:50) NAVY – Steelman 4 yard run (Detweiler kick), UT 56–17; 13 plays, 63 yards, 4:08
StatisticsNavy Midshipmenborder=1}}"NAVYTexas Longhornsborder=1}}"TEX
First downs15**32**
Total yards278**595**
Rushes/yards27/24**83/523**
Passing yards**254**72
Passing: Comp–Att–Int**19–47–1**7–10–0
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Navy Midshipmenborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Navy**PassingTEAM19–47, 254 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingTEAM27 car, 24 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTEAM19 rec, 254 yards, 1 TD
Texas Longhornsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Texas**PassingDonn Wigginton5–8, 51 yards
RushingJim Bertelsen8 car, 99 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingRandy Peschel4 rec, 46 yards

Vs. Oklahoma

;First Quarter

  • (10:14) OU – Mildren 9 yard run (Derr kick), OU 7–0; 8 plays, 41 yards, 3:03
  • (3:31) OU – Owens 2 yard run (Derr kick), OU 14–0; 5 plays, 17 yards, 1:43
  • (1:47) UT – Charles Speyrer 24 yard pass from James Street (Feller kick), OU 14–7; 4 plays, 58 yards, 1:46 ;Second Quarter
  • (8:16) UT – Jim Bertelsen 1 yard run (Feller kick), Tied 14–14; 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:12 ;Third Quarter
  • (8:39) UT – Happy Feller 27 yard field goal, UT 17–14; 10 plays, 64 yards, 3:44
  • (3:06) OU – Derr 22 yard field goal, Tied 17–17; 5 plays, 24 yards, 2:04
  • (0:24) UT – Happy Feller 21 yard field goal, UT 20–17; 8 plays, 68 yards, 2:34 ;Fourth Quarter
  • (4:40) UT – Steve Worster 1 yard run (Feller kick), UT 27–17; 5 plays, 23 yards, 1:45
StatisticsOklahoma Soonersborder=1}}"OUTexas Longhornsborder=1}}"TEX
First downs**20**18
Total yards282**373**
Rushes/yards**63/198**54/158
Passing yards84**215**
Passing: Comp–Att–Int9–15–29–18–3
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Oklahoma Soonersborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Oklahoma**PassingTEAM9–15, 84 yards, 2 INTs
RushingTEAM63 car, 192 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingTEAM9 rec, 84 yards
Texas Longhornsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Texas**PassingJames Street9–18, 215 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs
RushingSteve Worster18 car, 63 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingCharles Speyrer8 rec, 160 yards, 1 TD

Vs. Rice

;First Quarter

  • (3:24) UT – Steve Worster 2 yard run (Feller kick), UT 7–0; 4 plays, 32 yards, 1:18 ;Second Quarter
  • (9:10) UT – Jim Bertelsen 4 yard run (Feller kick), UT 14–0; 1 play, 4 yards, 0:06
  • (2:02) UT – Billy Dale 4 yard run (Feller kick), UT 21–0; 6 plays, 46 yards, 1:23 ;Third Quarter
  • (10:24) UT – Billy Dale 1 yard run (Feller kick), UT 28–0; 12 plays, 71 yards, 4:36 ;Fourth Quarter
  • (14:18) UT – Happy Feller 24 yard field goal, UT 31–0; 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:36
StatisticsRice Owlsborder=1}}"RICETexas Longhornsborder=1}}"TEX
First downs11**20**
Total yards138**447**
Rushes/yards43/47**64/291**
Passing yards91**156**
Passing: Comp–Att–Int9–29–39–16–1
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Rice Owlsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Rice**PassingTEAM9–29, 91 yards, 3 INTs
RushingTEAM43 car, 47 yards
ReceivingTEAM9 rec, 91 yards
Texas Longhornsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Texas**PassingJames Street6–10, 94 yards
RushingSteve Worster16 car, 57 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingCharles Speyrer3 rec, 38 yards

At SMU

;First Quarter

  • (10:04) UT – Jim Bertelsen 7 yard run (Feller kick), UT 7–0; 12 plays, 80 yards, 4:53 ;Second Quarter
  • (4:42) SMU – Johnson 32 yard field goal, UT 7–3; 9 plays, 46 yards, 4:06
  • (0:11) UT – Happy Feller 32 yard field goal, UT 10–3; 7 plays, 27 yards, 1:17 ;Third Quarter
  • (8:13) SMU – Johnson 17 yard field goal, UT 10–6; 15 plays, 80 yards, 6:42
  • (5:16) UT – Steve Worster 1 yard run (Feller kick), UT 17–6; 8 plays, 67 yards, 2:52
  • (3:34) UT – Jim Bertelsen 26 yard run (Feller kick), UT 24–6; 2 plays, 35 yards, 0:26
  • (1:05) UT – Ted Koy 40 yard run (Feller kick), UT 31–6; 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:26 ;Fourth Quarter
  • (13:42) UT – Jim Bertelsen 3 yard run (Feller kick), UT 38–6; 8 plays, 57 yards, 1:35
  • (10:48) SMU – Lesser 29 yard pass from Chuck Hixson (Hixson run), UT 38–14; 9 plays, 69 yards, 2:50
  • (6:51) UT – Jim Bertelsen 13 yard run (Feller kick), UT 45–14; 12 plays, 80 yards, 3:57
StatisticsTexas Longhornsborder=1}}"TEXSMU Mustangsborder=1}}"SMU
First downs**34**15
Total yards**676**296
Rushes/yards**80/611**35/73
Passing yards65**223**
Passing: Comp–Att–Int4–10–0**20–38–2**
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas Longhornsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Texas**PassingJames Street4–10, 65 yards
RushingSteve Worster21 car, 137 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingCharles Speyrer3 rec, 56 yards
SMU Mustangsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**SMU**PassingTEAM20–38, 223 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
RushingTEAM35 car, 73 yards
ReceivingTEAM20 rec, 223 yards, 1 TD

Vs. Baylor

;First Quarter

  • (10:16) UT – Bobby Callison 1 yard run (Feller kick), UT 7–0; 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:15
  • (6:04) UT – Charles Spreyer 20 yard pass from James Street (Feller kick), UT 14–0; 6 plays, 51 yards, 2:34
  • (4:01) UT – Bobby Callison 1 yard run (Feller kick), UT 21–0; 5 plays, 14 yards, 1:51 ;Second Quarter
  • (12:54) UT – Ted Koy 6 yard run (Feller kick), UT 28–0; 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:06
  • (8:38) UT – Bobby Callison 37 yard run (Feller kick), UT 35–0; 6 plays, 65 yards, 1:47
  • (6:33) UT – Eddie Phillips 8 yard run (Layne kick), UT 42–0; 6 plays, 27 yards, 1:27
  • (4:03) BAY – Utgard 1 yard run (Cozby kick), UT 42–7; 9 plays, 72 yards, 2:30 ;Third Quarter
  • (10:26) UT – Terry Collins 1 yard run (Layne kick), UT 49–7; 9 plays, 50 yards, 3:23
  • (6:23) UT – Eddie Phillips 10 yard run (Layne kick), UT 56–7; 6 plays, 67 yards, 2:48 ;Fourth Quarter
  • (2:11) BAY – Utgard 1 yard run (Cozvy kick), UT 56–14; 14 plays, 64 yards, 5:22
StatisticsBaylor Bearsborder=1}}"BAYTexas Longhornsborder=1}}"TEX
First downs12**31**
Total yards203**555**
Rushes/yards38/93**67/388**
Passing yards110**167**
Passing: Comp–Att–Int8–27–5**12–23–0**
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Baylor Bearsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Baylor**PassingTEAM8–27, 110 yards, 5 INTs
RushingTEAM38 car, 93 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingTEAM8 rec, 110 yards
Texas Longhornsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Texas**PassingEddie Phillips5–10, 55 yards
RushingJim Bertelsen4 car, 80 yards
ReceivingRandy Peschel5 rec, 61 yards

Vs. TCU

;First Quarter

  • (10:22) UT – Jim Bertelsen 3 yard run (Feller kick), UT 7–0; 5 plays, 26 yards, 1:52
  • (7:19) UT – Steve Worster 34 yard run (Feller kick), UT 14–0; 5 plays, 64 yards, 1:55
  • (2:08) UT – James Street 10 yard run (Feller kick), UT 21–0; 10 plays, 43 yards, 3:55 ;Second Quarter
  • (9:02) TCU – Cole 65 yard punt return (Merritt kick), UT 21–7
  • (1:54) UT – Steve Worster 1 yard run (Feller kick), UT 28–7; 12 plays, 80 yards, 3:11
  • (0:43) UT – Charles Spreyer 18 yard pass from James Street (kick failed), UT 34–7; 3 plays, 41 yards, 0:43 ;Third Quarter
  • (12:35) UT – Billy Dale 51 yard run (Feller kick), UT 41–7; 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:25 ;Fourth Quarter
  • (14:08) UT – Ken Ehrig 51 yard pass from Eddie Phillips (Layne kick), UT 48–7; 5 plays, 78 yards, 2:13
  • (8:27) UT – Donnie Wigginton 5 yard run (Layne kick), UT 55–7; 5 plays, 68 yards, 1:16
  • (5:15) UT – Donnie Wigginton 6 yard run (Layne kick), UT 62–7; 4 plays, 30 yards, 1:18
  • (3:46) UT – Tommy Asaff 1 yard run (Layne kick), UT 69–7; 4 plays, 26 yards, 1:11
StatisticsTCU Horned Frogsborder=1}}"TCUTexas Longhornsborder=1}}"TEX
First downs12**32**
Total yards181**651**
Rushes/yards37/105**80/517**
Passing yards76**134**
Passing: Comp–Att–Int**9–34–3**8–15–2
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TCU Horned Frogsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**TCU**PassingTEAM9–34, 76 yards, 3 INTs
RushingTEAM37 car, 105 yards
ReceivingTEAM9 rec, 76 yards
Texas Longhornsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Texas**PassingJames Street5–8, 54 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingJim Bertelsen16 car, 104 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingKen Ehrig4 rec, 89 yards, 1 TD

At Texas A&M

;First Quarter

  • (13:27) UT – Jim Bertelsen 63 yard run (Feller kick), UT 7–0; 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:33
  • (7:05) UT – Steve Worster 2 yard run (kick failed), UT 13–0; 13 plays, 81 yards, 4:42 ;Second Quarter
  • (13:34) UT – Steve Worster 8 yard run (Feller kick), UT 20–0; 7 plays, 46 yards
  • (10:58) UT – James Street 8 yard run (Feller kick), UT 27–0; 4 plays, 52 yards
  • (7:26) UT – Jim Bertelsen 7 yard run (kick failed), UT 33–0; 2 plays, 4 yards
  • (4:50) UT – Randy Peschel 37 yard pass from Charles Speyrer (kick failed), UT 39–0; 1 play, 37 yards ;Third Quarter
  • (4:42) UT – Happy Feller 43 yard field goal, UT 42–0; 9 plays, 14 yards ;Fourth Quarter
  • (7:52) A&M – Brupbacher 2 yard pass from Self (pass failed), UT 42–6; 6 plays, 27 yards
  • (6:35) A&M – Piper 4 yard blocked punt return (pass failed), UT 42–12
  • (0:19) UT – Eddie Phillips 4 yard run (Feller kick), UT 49–12; 14 plays, 45 yards
StatisticsTexas Longhornsborder=1}}"TEXTexas A&M Aggiesborder=1}}"TAMU
First downs**22**12
Total yards**441**155
Rushes/yards**68/330**52/88
Passing yards**111**67
Passing: Comp–Att–Int6–14–16–18–4
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas Longhornsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Texas**PassingEddie Phillips3–8, 31 yards
RushingJim Bertelsen9 car, 92 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingCharles Speyrer2 rec, 43 yards
Texas A&M Aggiesborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Texas A&M**PassingTEAM6–18, 67 yards, 1 TD, 4 INTs
RushingTEAM52 car, 88 yards
ReceivingTEAM6 rec, 67 yards, 1 TD

At Arkansas

Main article: 1969 Texas vs. Arkansas football game

;First Quarter

  • (13:33) ARK – Bill Burnett 1 yard run (McClard kick), ARK 7–0; 5 plays, 22 yards, 0:57 ;Third Quarter
  • (9:06) ARK – Chuck Dicus 29 yard pass from Bill Montgomery (McClard kick), ARK 14–0; 5 plays, 53 yards, 1:38 ;Fourth Quarter
  • (14:47) UT – James Street 42 yard run (Street run), ARK 14–8; 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:37
  • (3:58) UT – Jim Bertelsen 2 yard run (Feller kick), UT 15–14; 6 plays, 64 yards, 2:12
StatisticsTexas Longhornsborder=1}}"TEXArkansas Razorbacksborder=1}}"ARK
First downs**19**18
Total yards**368**308
Rushes/yards**60/244**44/103
Passing yards124**205**
Passing: Comp–Att–Int6–10–2**14–22–2**
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas Longhornsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Texas**PassingJames Street6–10, 124 yards, 2 INTs
RushingSteve Worster25 car, 94 yards
ReceivingCotton Speyrer4 rec, 65 yards
Arkansas Razorbacksborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Arkansas**PassingBill Montgomery14–22, 205 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
RushingTEAM44 car, 103 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTEAM14 rec, 205 yards, 1 TD

With two legendary coaches (Broyles and Royal), two neighboring states, two football powerhouses (8 of last 10 SWC Championships), and two recent National Championships (Arkansas in 1964 and Texas in 1963), Arkansas and Texas had developed a rivalry. The game was moved from the usual third week in October to the first week in December so it could be televised nationally on ABC. President Richard Nixon attended the game, and AstroTurf was even installed in Razorback Stadium in preparation for the game.

Arkansas' top-rated defense was going up against the #1-rated Texas offense, but the Hogs got on top early, with a 1-yard TD run by Bill Burnett. After halftime, Chuck Dicus hauled in a 29-yard touchdown pass, giving the Razorbacks a 14–0 lead heading into the game's final quarter. Longhorn QB James Street then led his squad to its first touchdown, and as coach Darrell Royal had planned, Texas attempted and completed the two-point conversion, which would in all likelihood prevent a tie.

Arkansas then had the ball and the lead, and a 73-yard drive later, the Hogs were in good position to tack on a field goal that would put the game out of reach, but Razorback QB Bill Montgomery was intercepted in the end zone, giving the Longhorns new life. The Texas drive appeared stalled at the Longhorns' own 43, on a 4th and 3, when Royal gambled again. A 44-yard pass to Randy Peschel, who caught the ball in double coverage, put Texas at the Arkansas 13. Longhorn RB Jim Bertelsen would run in for the tying six points. The extra-point snap was high, but was snared by third-string QB Donnie Wigginton and the kick was converted by Longhorn kicker Happy Feller, giving Texas a 15–14 lead with 3:58 to play.

Arkansas drove to the Texas 40, looking for a field goal from All-American kicker Bill McClard, but the turnover bug struck again as Montgomery was again picked off.

Vs. Notre Dame (Cotton Bowl)

Main article: 1970 Cotton Bowl Classic

;First Quarter

  • (8:41) ND – Scott Hempel 26 yard field goal, ND 3–0; 16 plays, 82 yards, 6:14 ;Second Quarter
  • (14:40) ND – Tom Gatewood 54 yard pass from Joe Theismann (Hempel kick), ND 10–0; 1 play, 54 yards, 0:08
  • (11:12) UT – Jim Bertelsen 1 yard run (Feller kick), ND 10–7; 9 plays, 74 yards, 3:22 ;Fourth Quarter
  • (10:05) UT – Ted Koy 3 yard run (Feller kick), UT 14–10; 18 plays, 77 yards, 6:10
  • (6:52) ND – Jim Yoden 24 yard pass from Joe Theismann (Hempel kick), ND 17–14; 8 plays, 80 yards, 2:56
  • (1:08) UT – Billy Dale 1 yard run (Feller kick), UT 21–17; 17 plays, 76 yards, 5:39
StatisticsNotre Dame Fighting Irishborder=1}}"NDTexas Longhornsborder=1}}"TEX
First downs2525
Total yards420**438**
Rushes/yards43/189**67/331**
Passing yards**231**107
Passing: Comp–Att–Int**17–27–2**6–11–1
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Notre Dame Fighting Irishborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Notre Dame**PassingJoe Theismann17–27, 231 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingBill Barz10 car, 49 yards
ReceivingTom Gatewood6 rec, 112 yards, 1 TD
Texas Longhornsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Texas**PassingJames Street6–11, 107 yards, 1 INT
RushingSteve Worster20 car, 155 yards
ReceivingCharles Speyrer4 rec, 70 yards

Personnel

Roster

Emory Bellard Mike Campbell Leon Manley Pat Patterson Willie Zapalac

Depth chart

Awards and honors

  • Bob McKay, tackle, Consensus All-American

NFL draft

Three seniors from the 1969 Longhorns were selected in the 1970 NFL draft:

Ted KoyRB250[Oakland Raiders](1970-oakland-raiders-season)

Nine juniors from the 1969 Longhorns were selected in the 1971 NFL draft:

Deryl ComerTE14345[Atlanta Falcons](1971-atlanta-falcons-season)

Two sophomores from the 1969 Longhorns were selected in the 1972 NFL draft:

Eddie PhillipsQB495Los Angeles Rams

References

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