The 1968 Baylor Bears football team represented Baylor University (Waco, Texas ) in the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1968 NCAA University Division football season . In their tenth and final season under head coach John Bridgers , the Bears compiled a 3–7 record (3–4 against conference opponents), finished in fifth place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 322 to 206.[ 1] [ 2] Baylor Stadium in Waco, Texas .
The team's statistical leaders included Steve Stuart with 1,320 passing yards, Pinkie Palmer with 818 rushing yards, Jerry Smith with 509 receiving yards, and Gene Rogers and Pinkie Palmer with 36 points scored each.[ 3] [ 2]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 21 at No. 15 Indiana * L 36–4044,382 [ 4] September 28 at Michigan State * L 10–2864,826 [ 5] October 5 at No. 10 LSU * L 16–4867,931 [ 6] October 12 at No. 14 Arkansas L 19–3541,429 [ 7] October 26 Texas A&M W 10–940,000 [ 8] November 2 at TCU L 14–4723,078 [ 9] November 9 No. 10 Texas L 26–4733,000 [ 10] November 16 Texas Tech W 42–2820,000 [ 11] November 23 at SMU L 17–3322,000 [ 12] November 30 Rice W 16–74,000 [ 13] *Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
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1968 Baylor Bears football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
QB
17
Alvin Flynn
Defense
Special teams
Head coach Coordinators/assistant coaches Legend (C) Team captain(S) Suspended(I) Ineligible
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