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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;[1] the first was six seasons earlier in 1963. This was the last consensus title won by the Longhorns until 2005.

ConferenceSouthwest Conference
CoachesNo. 1
APNo. 1
Record11–0 (7–0 SWC)
Quick facts Texas Longhorns football, Consensus national championSWC championCotton Bowl Classic champion ...
1969 Texas Longhorns football
Consensus national champion
SWC champion
Cotton Bowl Classic champion
ConferenceSouthwest Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 1
APNo. 1
Record11–0 (7–0 SWC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorEmory Bellard
Offensive schemeWishbone
Defensive coordinatorMike Campbell
Base defense4–4
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium
Seasons
← 1968
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1969 Southwest Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 1 Texas $7–0–011–0–0
No. 7 Arkansas6–1–09–2–0
Texas Tech4–3–05–5–0
TCU4–3–04–6–0
SMU3–4–03–7–0
Rice2–5–03–7–0
Texas A&M2–5–03–7–0
Baylor0–7–00–10–0
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll
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The 1969 team is the last all-white team to be named consensus national champions with the onset of racial integration.[2] 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.[3]

Ranked fourth to start the year, the #2 Longhorns defeated rival Oklahoma by ten points on October 11,[4] and gained the top spot in the polls in late November. On December 6, #1 Texas traveled to Fayetteville to meet second-ranked Arkansas;[5][6] 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.[6][7][8] 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.[1][9] On their final drive, the Longhorns faced fourth down twice.[1][9] It was their twentieth consecutive victory, second straight Cotton Bowl Classic title, and third win that season in the stadium.

Schedule

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 203:00 p.m.at California*No. 4
ABCW 17–031,000–33,702[10]
September 277:30 p.m.Texas TechNo. 4
W 49–765,200[11]
October 47:31 p.m.Navy*No. 2
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Austin, TX
W 56–1763,500[12]
October 111:00 p.m.vs. No. 8 Oklahoma*No. 2
ABCW 27–1771,938[13]
October 251:30 p.m.RiceNo. 2
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Austin, TX (rivalry)
W 31–061,500[14]
November 11:00 p.m.at SMUNo. 2
  • Cotton Bowl
  • Dallas, TX
W 45–1455,287[15]
November 82:00 p.m.BaylorNo. 2
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Austin, TX (rivalry)
W 56–1451,000–55,000[16]
November 152:00 p.m.TCUNo. 2
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Austin, TX (rivalry)
W 69–751,000[17]
November 271:00 p.m.at Texas A&MNo. 1
W 49–1251,160[18]
December 612:00 p.m.at No. 2 ArkansasNo. 1
ABCW 15–1444,598[19]
January 1, 19701:00 p.m.vs. No. 9 Notre Dame*No. 1
CBSW 21–1771,938[20]
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time
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Rankings

Main article: 1969 NCAA University Division football rankings
More information Week, Poll ...
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
Week
PollPre123456789101112Final
AP44422222221111
UPI Coaches33342222221111
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Game summaries

At California

See also: 1969 California Golden Bears football team
Texas Longhorns (0–0) vs. California Golden Bears (0–0)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 4 Texas 7 7 3017
California 0 0 000
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at California Memorial Stadium • Berkeley, CA

  • Date: Saturday, September 20, 1969
  • Game time: 3:00 PM CDT
  • Game weather: Good
  • Game attendance: 31,000–33,702
  • Referee: John Presley
  • TV: ABC
  • Box Score
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Game information
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
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More information Statistics, TEX ...
StatisticsTEX CAL
First downs2110
Total yards329206
Rushes/yards71/31140/127
Passing yards1879
Passing: Comp–Att–Int2–7–212–23–1
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TexasPassingJames Street2–7, 18 yards, 2 INTs
RushingJim Bertelsen16 car, 92 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingRandy Peschel1 rec, 11 yards
CaliforniaPassingTEAM12–23, 79 yards, 1 INT
RushingTEAM40 car, 127 yards
ReceivingTEAM12 rec, 79 yards
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Vs. Texas Tech

See also: 1969 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team and Texas–Texas Tech football rivalry
Texas Tech Red Raiders (1–0) vs. Texas Longhorns (1–0)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Texas Tech 0 0 077
No. 4 Texas 7 21 21049
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at Memorial Stadium • Austin, TX

  • Date: Saturday, September 27, 1969
  • Game time: 7:31 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 84 °F (29 °C)
  • Game attendance: 65,200
  • Box Score
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Game information
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
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More information Statistics, TTU ...
StatisticsTTU TEX
First downs1114
Total yards213286
Rushes/yards41/4257/257
Passing yards17129
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–34–410–3–1
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas TechPassingTEAM14–34, 171 yards, 1 TD, 4 INTs
RushingTEAM41 car, 42 yards
ReceivingTEAM14 rec, 171 yards, 1 TD
TexasPassingJames Street3–9, 29 yards, 1 INT
RushingSteve Worster15 car, 61 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingCharles Speyrer2 rec, 17 yards
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Vs. Navy

See also: 1969 Navy Midshipmen football team
Navy Midshipmen (0–2) vs. Texas Longhorns (2–0)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Navy 3 0 7717
No. 2 Texas 21 21 7756
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at Memorial Stadium • Austin, TX

  • Date: Saturday, October 4, 1969
  • Game time: 7:00 PM CDT
  • Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C)
  • Game attendance: 63,500
  • Box Score
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Game information
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
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More information Statistics, NAVY ...
StatisticsNAVY TEX
First downs1532
Total yards278595
Rushes/yards27/2483/523
Passing yards25472
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–47–17–10–0
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NavyPassingTEAM19–47, 254 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingTEAM27 car, 24 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTEAM19 rec, 254 yards, 1 TD
TexasPassingDonn Wigginton5–8, 51 yards
RushingJim Bertelsen8 car, 99 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingRandy Peschel4 rec, 46 yards
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Vs. Oklahoma

See also: 1969 Oklahoma Sooners football team and Red River Rivalry
Oklahoma Sooners (2–0) vs. Texas Longhorns (3–0)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 8 Oklahoma 14 0 3017
No. 2 Texas 7 7 6727
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at Cotton Bowl • Dallas, TX

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Game information
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
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More information Statistics, OU ...
StatisticsOU TEX
First downs2018
Total yards282373
Rushes/yards63/19854/158
Passing yards84215
Passing: Comp–Att–Int9–15–29–18–3
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
OklahomaPassingTEAM9–15, 84 yards, 2 INTs
RushingTEAM63 car, 192 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingTEAM9 rec, 84 yards
TexasPassingJames Street9–18, 215 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs
RushingSteve Worster18 car, 63 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingCharles Speyrer8 rec, 160 yards, 1 TD
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Vs. Rice

See also: 1969 Rice Owls football team and Rice–Texas football rivalry
Rice Owls (1–3) vs. Texas Longhorns (4–0)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Rice 0 0 000
No. 2 Texas 7 14 7331
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at Memorial Stadium • Austin, TX

  • Date: Saturday, October 25, 1969
  • Game time: 1:30 PM CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 74 °F (23 °C)
  • Game attendance: 61,500
  • Box Score
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Game information
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
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More information Statistics, RICE ...
StatisticsRICE TEX
First downs1120
Total yards138447
Rushes/yards43/4764/291
Passing yards91156
Passing: Comp–Att–Int9–29–39–16–1
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
RicePassingTEAM9–29, 91 yards, 3 INTs
RushingTEAM43 car, 47 yards
ReceivingTEAM9 rec, 91 yards
TexasPassingJames Street6–10, 94 yards
RushingSteve Worster16 car, 57 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingCharles Speyrer3 rec, 38 yards
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At SMU

See also: 1969 SMU Mustangs football team
Texas Longhorns (5–0) vs. SMU Mustangs (2–4)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 2 Texas 7 3 211445
SMU 0 3 3814
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at Cotton Bowl • Dallas, TX

  • Date: Saturday, November 1, 1969
  • Game time: 1:00 PM CDT
  • Game weather: Calm, 54 °F (12 °C)
  • Game attendance: 55,287
  • Box Score
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Game information
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
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More information Statistics, TEX ...
StatisticsTEX SMU
First downs3415
Total yards676296
Rushes/yards80/61135/73
Passing yards65223
Passing: Comp–Att–Int4–10–020–38–2
Time of possession
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TexasPassingJames Street4–10, 65 yards
RushingSteve Worster21 car, 137 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingCharles Speyrer3 rec, 56 yards
SMUPassingTEAM20–38, 223 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
RushingTEAM35 car, 73 yards
ReceivingTEAM20 rec, 223 yards, 1 TD
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Vs. Baylor

See also: 1969 Baylor Bears football team and Baylor–Texas football rivalry
Baylor Bears (0–6) vs. Texas Longhorns (6–0)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Baylor 0 7 0714
No. 2 Texas 21 21 14056
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at Memorial Stadium • Austin, TX

  • Date: Saturday, November 8, 1969
  • Game time: 2:00 PM CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 84 °F (29 °C)
  • Game attendance: 55,000
  • Box Score
More information Game information ...
Game information
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
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More information Statistics, BAY ...
StatisticsBAY TEX
First downs1231
Total yards203555
Rushes/yards38/9367/388
Passing yards110167
Passing: Comp–Att–Int8–27–512–23–0
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BaylorPassingTEAM8–27, 110 yards, 5 INTs
RushingTEAM38 car, 93 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingTEAM8 rec, 110 yards
TexasPassingEddie Phillips5–10, 55 yards
RushingJim Bertelsen4 car, 80 yards
ReceivingRandy Peschel5 rec, 61 yards
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Vs. TCU

See also: 1969 TCU Horned Frogs football team and TCU–Texas football rivalry
TCU Horned Frogs (3–5) vs. Texas Longhorns (7–0)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
TCU 0 7 007
No. 2 Texas 21 13 72869
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at Memorial Stadium • Austin, TX

  • Date: Saturday, November 15, 1969
  • Game time: 2:00 PM CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 63 °F (17 °C)
  • Game attendance: 51,000
  • Box Score
More information Game information ...
Game information
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
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More information Statistics, TCU ...
StatisticsTCU TEX
First downs1232
Total yards181651
Rushes/yards37/10580/517
Passing yards76134
Passing: Comp–Att–Int9–34–38–15–2
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TCUPassingTEAM9–34, 76 yards, 3 INTs
RushingTEAM37 car, 105 yards
ReceivingTEAM9 rec, 76 yards
TexasPassingJames Street5–8, 54 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingJim Bertelsen16 car, 104 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingKen Ehrig4 rec, 89 yards, 1 TD
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At Texas A&M

See also: 1969 Texas A&M Aggies football team and Texas–Texas A&M football rivalry
Texas Longhorns (8–0) vs. Texas A&M Aggies (3–6)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 1 Texas 13 26 3749
Texas A&M 0 0 01212
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at Kyle Field • College Station, TX

  • Date: Thursday, November 27, 1969
  • Game time: 1:00 PM CDT
  • Game weather: Light Drizzle, 58 °F (14 °C)
  • Game attendance: 51,160
  • Box Score
More information Game information ...
Game information
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
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More information Statistics, TEX ...
StatisticsTEX TAMU
First downs2212
Total yards441155
Rushes/yards68/33052/88
Passing yards11167
Passing: Comp–Att–Int6–14–16–18–4
Time of possession
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TexasPassingEddie Phillips3–8, 31 yards
RushingJim Bertelsen9 car, 92 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingCharles Speyrer2 rec, 43 yards
Texas A&MPassingTEAM6–18, 67 yards, 1 TD, 4 INTs
RushingTEAM52 car, 88 yards
ReceivingTEAM6 rec, 67 yards, 1 TD
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At Arkansas

Main article: 1969 Texas vs. Arkansas football game
See also: 1969 Arkansas Razorbacks football team and Arkansas–Texas football rivalry
Texas Longhorns (9–0) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (9–0)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 1 Texas 0 0 01515
No. 2 Arkansas 7 0 7014
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at Razorback Stadium • Fayetteville, AR

  • Date: Saturday, December 6, 1969
  • Game time: 12:00 PM CDT
  • Game weather: Overcast with Rain, 38 °F (3 °C)
  • Game attendance: 47,500
  • Referee: Carl Landiss
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Schenkel, Bud Wilkinson
  • Box Score
More information Game information ...
Game information
First Quarter
  • (13:33) ARK – Bill Burnett 1 yard run (McClard kick), ARK 7–0; 5 plays, 22 yards, 0:57
Third Quarter
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
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More information Statistics, TEX ...
StatisticsTEX ARK
First downs1918
Total yards368308
Rushes/yards60/24444/103
Passing yards124205
Passing: Comp–Att–Int6–10–214–22–2
Time of possession
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TexasPassingJames Street6–10, 124 yards, 2 INTs
RushingSteve Worster25 car, 94 yards
ReceivingCotton Speyrer4 rec, 65 yards
ArkansasPassingBill Montgomery14–22, 205 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
RushingTEAM44 car, 103 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTEAM14 rec, 205 yards, 1 TD
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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
See also: 1969 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team
1970 Cotton Bowl Classic: Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8–1–1) vs. Texas Longhorns (10–0)
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 9 Notre Dame 3 7 0717
No. 1 Texas 0 7 01421
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at Cotton Bowl • Dallas, TX

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Game information
First Quarter
  • (8:41) ND – Scott Hempel 26 yard field goal, ND 3–0; 16 plays, 82 yards, 6:14
Second Quarter
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
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StatisticsND TEX
First downs2525
Total yards420438
Rushes/yards43/18967/331
Passing yards231107
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–27–26–11–1
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Notre DamePassingJoe Theismann17–27, 231 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingBill Barz10 car, 49 yards
ReceivingTom Gatewood6 rec, 112 yards, 1 TD
TexasPassingJames Street6–11, 107 yards, 1 INT
RushingSteve Worster20 car, 155 yards
ReceivingCharles Speyrer4 rec, 70 yards
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Personnel

Roster

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1969 Texas Longhorns football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
C 57 Jim Achilles So
HB 27 Tommy Asaff Sr
HB David Ballew So
OT Andy Banks So
HB 35 Jim Bertelsen So
G Bolton Jerrell So
FB 46 Bobby Callison Jr
HB Bill Catlett So
HB 33 Terry Collins Jr
TE 83 Deryl Comer Sr
TE 38 Jay Cormier So
G 75 Charles Crawford So
HB 22 Billy Dale Jr
G 66 Mike Dean Jr
WR 45 Ken Ehrig Sr
FB 15 Tim Horn Sr
E James Hull So
HB Kevin Hutson So
HB 21 Dickie Johnston Sr
G 60 Syd Keasler So
HB David Keeton So
HB 24 Ted Koy Sr
HB 19 Paul Kristynik Sr
HB Sam Lawless So
HB 23 Tommy Lee Jr
OT Sam McBriety So
C George McIngvale So
OT 62 Bob McKay Sr
G 64 Bobby Mitchell Jr
HB 41 Rick Nabors Jr
HB Robert Paine So
OT 65 Scott Palmer Jr
E 10 Robbie Patman Sr
QB 14 Eddie Phillips So
TE 40 Randy Peschel Sr
HB 17 Gary Rike Sr
HB 47 Paul Robichau So
HB 26 Johnny Robinson Jr
G Charles Rogers So
G Mike Speer So
WR 88 Cotton Speyrer Jr
G Rod Squires So
G 74 Randy Stout So
QB 16 James Street Sr
OT Ronnie Tyler So
QB John Ulrich So
C 52 Forrest Wiegand Sr
QB 18 Donnie Wigginton So
HB Donny Windham So
FB 30 Steve Worster Jr
OT 50 Bobby Wuensch Jr
C Jeff Zapalac So
 Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DE 89 David Arledge So
DE 77 Bill Atessis Jr
DE 49 Glen Booher Sr
DT 71 Leo Brooks Sr
LB 86 Mike Campbell Sr
CB 84 Tom Campbell Sr
DT 63 George Cobb Sr
DT 69 Glen Frantzen Sr
LB 44 Raymond Fontenot Jr
LB 13 Jimmy Gunn So
LB 67 Glenn Halsell Sr
LB 61 Scott Henderson Jr
LB Buddy Hudgins So
DT Bob Huffman So
LB 32 Mike Hutchings Sr
LB Wayne Kirk So
DB Danny Lester So
DT 79 Pat Macha So
LB Rick Martin So
DT Tommy Matula So
DE 85 Stan Mauldin So
LB 42 Mack McKinney Sr
S 20 Scooter Monzingo Sr
LB Johnny Otahal So
DT 31 Greg Ploetz Jr
LB 34 David Richardson Jr
DT 73 Travis Roach So
LB Jack Rushing So
DT Rob Schultz So
S 28 Freddie Steinmark Jr
LB Dan Terwelp So
LB Rick Troberman So
LB 68 Larry Webb So
DT 70 Carl White So
DE 72 Jim Williamson Sr
LB 82 Tommy Woodward So
DT 76 Chris Young Sr
DE 80 Bill Zapalac Jr
 Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K 5 Happy Feller Jr
K 37 Rob Layne Sr
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Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt
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Depth chart

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Awards and honors

NFL draft

Three seniors from the 1969 Longhorns were selected in the 1970 NFL draft:[24]

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Player Position Round   Pick   Franchise
Bob McKayT121Cleveland Browns
Leo BrooksDT231Houston Oilers
Ted KoyRB250Oakland Raiders
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Nine juniors from the 1969 Longhorns were selected in the 1971 NFL draft:[25]

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Player Position Round   Pick   Franchise
Cotton SpeyrerWR238Washington Redskins
Bill AtessisDE252Baltimore Colts
Happy FellerK483Philadelphia Eagles
Bill ZapalacLB484New York Jets
Steve WorsterRB490Los Angeles Rams
Scott PalmerDT7162New York Jets
Bobby WuenschT12294Baltimore Colts
Danny LesterDB13317Philadelphia Eagles
Deryl ComerTE14345Atlanta Falcons
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Two sophomores from the 1969 Longhorns were selected in the 1972 NFL draft:[26]

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Player Position Round   Pick   Franchise
Jim Bertelsen     RB230Los Angeles Rams
Eddie PhillipsQB495Los Angeles Rams
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