(6:52) ND Jim Yoden 24 yard pass from Joe Theismann (Hempel kick). (7:40) UT Jim Bertelsen 5 yard run (Feller kick). 1, again. Notre Dame scored the first ten points; a Scott Hempel made a short field goal in the first quarter and Joe Theismann threw a 54-yard touchdown pass to Tom Gatewood early in the second. Play Index. (9:26) UT Steve Worster 2 yard run (Feller kick). All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Do you have a sports website? Street made it 14-8 with a 42-yard touchdown run. In 1970 the Texas Longhorns faced Notre Dame's Fighting Irish at the Cotton Bowl Classic and defeated them 21 to 17 to win the national championship. After the Irish kickoff, Texas went on a 74-yard drive that culminated with a one-yard Jim Bertelsen touchdown run that made the score 107 at halftime. (14:59) UT Steve Worster 1 yard run (Feller kick). Texas entered the 1970 season with a 20-game winning streak on the line and as the defending National Champions. All rights reserved. Facilities. (1:07) UT Steve Worster 3 yard run (Feller kick). [3][4][9][10], Despite the loss, Notre Dame climbed four spots in the final AP poll, ending at fifth.[10]. The Longhorns finished the 1969 regular season with a 10-0 record, and defeated ninth-ranked . Conference Record: 6-1. . Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? (7:42) UT Steve Fleming 2 yard run (Feller kick). College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. During his tenure, Texas won national championship titles in 1963, 1969, and 1970. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The 1964 Texas Longhorns football team was an American football team that represented the University of Texas (now known as the University of Texas at Austin) as a member of the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1964 NCAA University Division football season.In their eighth year under head coach Darrell Royal, the Longhorns compiled an overall record of 10-1, with a mark of 6-1 in . By a vote of its players in mid-November, second-ranked Penn State (100) opted to return to the Orange Bowl,[5][6] and faced #6 Missouri (91). (11:48) UT Eddie Phillips 7 yard run (Feller kick). Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. (5:11) ND Joe Theismann 3 yard run (Hempel kick). (0:19) UT Deryl Comer 7 yard pass from Eddie Phillips (Feller kick). His middle name, K, has been said to represent his mother, Katy, who died of cancer when Royal was a baby. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Join our linker program. ^ "Longhorns Take 42-6 Trouncing From Randolph". Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. This time, the sixth-ranked Fighting Irish won 2411, denying top-ranked Texas a third straight Cotton Bowl victory and consecutive consensus national championship. (9:23) UT Jim Bertelsen 4 yard run (Feller kick). Do you have a blog? His family was so poor that he used a can of baking powder as a football until he and his brothers were able to pool their money to buy a real one. Steinmark became a symbol to cancer victims nationally. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Headed by coach Darrell Royal, the season was punctuated by a number of comebacks that allowed the Longhorns to go undefeated and clinch the 1969 National Championship title. Penn State had several black players and wished to avoid Dallas due to segregation issues. Coach Mike Campbell, Asst. The 1970 Cotton Bowl Classic[2] was a postseason college football bowl game in the 1969 season, held at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday, January 1, 1970. Although he received some criticism for his coaching tactics, Royal was ultimately considered a legend. The Longhorns continued to hold the top spot with decisive victories at TCU (58-0) and against arch-rival Texas A&M (52-14) to set up a battle with No. The season also includes one of the most celebrated college football games in the history of the sport, the "Game of the Century," where UT, with an 18-game winning streak, made a narrow comeback against Arkansas, who were also 15-games undefeated. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. (5:10) UT Paul Campbell 29 yard pass from Donnie Wigginton (Feller kick). Coach Bill Ellington, Asst. (6:10) UT Donnie Wigginton 8 yard run (Feller kick). (2:01) UT Mike Bayer 80 yard interception return (Feller kick). (8:47) UT Jim Bertelson 72 yard run (Feller kick). All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The 1957 Texas Longhorns football team was an American football team that represented the University of Texas (now known as the University of Texas at Austin) as a member of the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1957 NCAA University Division football season.In their first year under head coach Darrell Royal, the Longhorns compiled an overall record of 6-4-1, with a mark of 4-1-1 in . Julius Whittier was the first African American to make the Longhorn varsity team. Get the best deals on Collectible Newspapers (1940-1969) when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Defensive end Bill Atessis, fullback Steve Worster and offensive tackle Bobby Wuensch earned consensus All-America and All-SWC honors, while linebacker Scott Henderson and Speyrer earned All-America and All-SWC recognition. The first title was six seasons earlier, in 1963. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 1 spot in the UPI poll and narrowed their gap on Ohio State for the top spot in The AP poll. (8:41) ND Scott Hempel 26 yard field goal. Trainer Spanky Stephens, Trainer (2:20) UT Jim Bertelsen 2 yard run (Feller kick). 13 Freshman QB Charles Wright No. (8:23) RICE Hughes 91 yard kickoff return (Williams kick). (5:43) UT Jim Bertelsen 4 yard run (Feller kick). September, 25, 1966. With all of their startling credentials, the Longhorns entered the season ranked No. Cactus, an Austin native, was born in 1923, straight into the entertainment business. 512-485-3073 Or write about sports? (3:50) UT Steve Worster 9 yard run (Feller kick). After a scoreless third, the fourth quarter saw three touchdowns, each changing the lead. Royal married Edith Thomason in 1944, and they had three children -- Mack, David Wade, and Marian. Running back Jim Bertelsen and offensive guard Bobby Mitchell also earned All-SWC accolades. (1:03) UT Eddie Phillips 9 yard run (Feller kick). (0:31) UT Steve Fleming 2 yard run (Feller kick). This page is not available in other languages. 2023 The University of Texas at Austin Athletics, J. Dan Brown Family Player Development Center. Henderson, Worster, Wuensch and Zapalac were the captains for the 10-1 (7-0, SWC Champion) Longhorns. On a cool, clear day in Dallas, the two teams were even in first downs and were different in total yards by only 28. (0:12) UT Happy Feller 48 yard field goal. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Join our linker program. The 1969 Texas Longhorns football team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 1969 college football season. (9:17) UT Happy Feller 33 yard field goal. SEVENTH ROW: David Fox, Juan Conde, Bill Allison, Bubba Simpson, David Anderson, Mike Cave, Jim Lemmon, Jimmy Kay, Paul Hobbs, Barrett Gaus, Rob Schultz, Dan Steakley, Mike Rowan, Rusty Campbell, Jim Randall, Jimmy Hull, Johnnie Robinson, Jerrell Bolton, Jim Johnson, A.Y. Darrell K Royal was a collegiate football coach revered for leading the Texas Longhorns in twenty . The Longhorns shared the national championship with Nebraska, their third national championship overall. Longhorn Locker Room. (13:58) UT Jim Bertelsen 54 yard run (Feller kick). (9:20) UT Steve Worster 11 yard run (Feller kick). Moncrief Athletic Center. Do you have a sports website? Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Join our linker program. [3][4], Later that day, second-ranked Ohio State lost 2717 to #12 Stanford in the Rose Bowl. [1] Texas had previously won consensus national titles in 1963 and 1969 . The Longhorns shared the national championship with Nebraska, their third national championship overall. 512-485-3073 (2:05) UT Jim Bertelsen 4 yard run (Feller kick). This production highlights the University of Texas Longhorns' 1969 season. Two of his children, David and Marian, preceded him in death. 2", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1970_Cotton_Bowl_Classic&oldid=1151907902. Utilizing a wishbone option offense, the defending national champion Longhorns won all ten regular season games to extend their winning streak to thirty games. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The film recaps all 10 regular season games, including the Red River Showdown against the University of Oklahoma and the Thanksgiving game versus Texas A&M University. Find out more. In its second week at No. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Conference: SWC. (7:28) UT Steve Worster 3 yard run (Feller kick). Royal remained for a record twenty years without a single losing season. Fullback Steve Worster, wide receiver Cotton Speyrer, linebacker Glen Halsell and tackles Bob McKay and Bobby Wuensch were named to various All-American teams. Speyrer shook a UCLA defender and crossed the goal line with only 12 seconds left as UT came away with a 20-17 victory. Name: No, Pos. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Gordon Wilkison began work as a cameraman at the local Austin television station KTBC (now FOX 7) during 1952, its first year of operation. The 1961 Texas Longhorns football team was an American football team that represented the University of Texas (now known as the University of Texas at Austin) as a member of the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1961 NCAA University Division football season.In their fifth year under head coach Darrell Royal, the Longhorns compiled an overall record of 10-1, with a mark of 6-1 in . (12:28) UT Paul Robichau 1 yard run (Feller kick). The Bruins appeared ready to end the streak with a 17-13 lead, 25 seconds remaining and Texas 45 yards away from the end zone. He experienced more tragedy with the deaths of two of his sisters at young ages. Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, Conference USA. (10:51) UT Steve Worster 2 yard run (Feller kick). Do you have a blog? All rights reserved. He held assistant coaching positions at North Carolina State, Tulsa, and Mississippi State. He passed away in 1971. (7:12) UT Terry Collins 13 yard run (Feller kick). College Football: The All-Time 50 Greatest Texas Longhorns Marlin Terry May 15, 2010 #50 Russell Erxleben (1975-1978) Punter 1 of 50 #49 David Thomas (2002-2005) Tight End 2 of 50 #48 Cory. Arkansas led 7-0 at halftime, then stretched it to 14-0 in the third quarter. Coach Willie Zapalac, Asst. (0:24) ND Scott Hempel 36 yard field goal, Bobby Wuensch, Tackle, Consensus All-American, Steve Worster, Back, Consensus All-American, Bill Atessis, Defensive end, Consensus All-American, This page was last edited on 4 April 2023, at 02:12. 1893 1894 1895 1986 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 . 512-485-3073 Cactus appeared in two films with his friend John Wayne. 1970 Texas was ranked either No.. The 1970 Texas Longhorns football team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 1970 NCAA University Division football season. Do you have a blog? (8:21) BAY Penn 27 yard blocked punt return (Conradt kick). Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Strength Complex. Conferences. (2:27) UT Steve Worster 5 yard run (Feller kick). Or write about sports? info@texasarchive.org 3908 Avenue B, Suite 105 (1:28) UT Steve Worster 1 yard run (Feller kick). info@texasarchive.org The Longhorns then went on a 76-yard drive that included a fourth down pass from James Street to Cotton Speyrer that went eight yards down to the two. Wt. (7:08) UT Eddie Phillips 3 yard run (Feller kick). . The win over the Golden Bears propelled the Longhorns into the No. Headed by coach Darrell Royal, the season was punctuated by a number of comebacks that allowed the Longhorns to go undefeated and clinch the 1969 National Championship title. This relationship would continue to shape Wilkison's career well into the next decades - during the Johnson administration, Wilkison covered the president's visits to Texas, preparing material for national and international news correspondents. This page is not available in other languages. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. ^ "Archived copy". The game matched the top-ranked Texas Longhorns (10-0) and the #9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-1-1). Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The 1947 Texas Longhorns football team was an American football team that represented the University of Texas as a member of the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1947 college football season.In its first season under head coach Blair Cherry, the team compiled a 10-1 record (5-1 against SWC opponents), won the SWC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 292 to 74. Austin, TX 78751, James Street 42-yard run against Arkansas, Tom Campbell intercepts final AK drive, securing UT victory. When he returned to Austin from his service in 1944, Cactus joined the broadcasting team at Lady Bird Johnson's KLBJ radio station, where he worked until 2008. 1972 Texas Longhorns Schedule and Results Previous Year Next Year Record: 10-1 (4th of 127) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 3rd in the Final AP poll Conference: SWC Conference Record: 7-0 Coach: Darrell Royal (10-1) Points For: 271 Points/G: 24.6 (30th of 127) Points Against: 121 More Team Info Texas School History 1972 Texas Statistics . October 8, 1944. p. 8 - via Newspapers.com. [3] Through the 1973 season, the final UPI coaches poll was released prior to the bowl games. With UT's winning streak standing at 22 games, it appeared that the string of success with the unstoppable "Wishbone" had finally run out. Rankings from Associated Press entering the game. 1970 Texas Longhorns Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 10-1 (6th of 123) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 3rd in the Final AP poll Conference: SWC Conference Record: 7-0 Coach: Darrell Royal (10-1) Points For: 423 Points/G: 38.5 (1st of 123) Points Against: 149 More Team Info Texas School History 1970 Texas Statistics Schedule & Results Roster 1970-71 Texas Longhorns Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 12-12 (6-8, 5th in SWC MBB ) Coach: Leon Black PS/G: 79.4 (92nd of 206) PA/G: 79.5 (129th of 206) SRS: -3.59 (127th of 203) SOS: -2.85 (146th of 203) Texas (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster (8:36) UT Happy Feller 33 yard field goal. The Longhorns landed several talented playmakers on the offensive side of the ball: Quinn Ewers,. McWright, Kim Cade, Tom Kirschner, Asst. Leon O'Neal becomes the Longhorn's first scholarship black player, but he leaves after his freshman year. Both had over 70 offensive plays, the Irish had their passing attack and the Longhorns with their running attack. (13:57) UT Steve Worster 3 yard run (Feller kick). (10:57) UT Eddie Phillips 3 yard run (Feller kick). (4:01) A&M Lex James 8 yard run (May pass from James). Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 6:49AM. Despite a rash of preseason injuries, UT stormed into the year with a pair of decisive victories against California (56-15) and at Texas Tech (35-13). The Longhorns are named UPI national champions prior to their season-ending defeat to Notre Dame. Darrel Royal died on November 7, 2012 from complications of Alzheimer's. Coach Glen Swenson, Asst. All rights reserved. Full Texas Longhorns roster for the 2022 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. 1 and Penn State No. (9:13) UT Danny Lester 10 yard pass from Eddie Phillips (Feller kick). Coach Jim Helms, Head Coach Darrell Royal, Asst. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. After the come-from-behind home victory against UCLA, the Longhorns posted back-to-back victories against Oklahoma (41-9) and at Rice (45-21). Expectations were high, but both head coaches - Mark Levy for Cal and Darrell Royal for Texas - knew very well that first games often came with surprises. (6:09) SMU Dossett 13 yard pass from Chuck Hixson (Gary Carter pass from Hixson). This silent footage captures scenes of the 1970 Texas Longhorn football season. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 2 behind Ohio State in the polls. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. (12:53) UT Eddie Phillips 10 yard run (Feller kick failed). The 1969 Texas-Arkansas games ranks among the greatest ever played. Roster Layout: Choose A Season: For the purpose of consistency across website rosters, student-athlete classification across schools of the Big 12 Conference has been moved forward from last season even though the student-athletes maintain the additional year of eligibility granted due to the pandemic. (7:13) UT Jim Bertelson 1 yard run (Feller kick). (12:59) TTU Napper 1 yard run (Ingram kick). This college football 1960s season article is a stub. Record: 8-3 (21st of 128) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Lost Cotton Bowl 30-6 versus Penn State. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The 1954 Texas Longhorns football team was an American football team that represented the University of Texas (now known as the University of Texas at Austin) as a member of the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1954 college football season.In their fourth year under head coach Ed Price, the Longhorns compiled an overall record of 4-5-1, with a mark of 2-3-1 in conference play, and . [2], On New Year's Day 1971, Texas had a rematch with Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl Classic at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park in Dallas. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He briefly coached the Edmonton Eskimos in Canada before returning to Mississippi as head coach in 1954, where he remained for two years. Included are games against Rice, Texas A&M, SMU, UCLA, Cal Berkley, Arkansas, Baylor, and OU, and Coach Darrell K. Royal is seen coaching from the sidelines. (1:09) UT Danny Lester 18 yard pass from Eddie Phillips (Feller kick). As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. This is the Texas roster departure tracker, a list of those Longhorns who have announced they're entering the transfer portal, have already entered the portal, have left the team, or have. Second-year head coach Steve Sarkisian certainly strengthened Texas' roster this offseason. At the time the station was owned by the Texas Broadcasting Company, which was owned by Senator Lyndon B. and Lady Bird Johnson. Austin, TX 78751, University of California, Berkley Golden Bears. The 1966 Texas Longhorns football team was an American football team that represented the University of Texas (now known as the University of Texas at Austin) as a member of the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1966 NCAA University Division football season. They didn't miss a beat that season, as they went on to win ten straight games, ultimately . (7:08) UT Gary Keithley 25 yard run (Feller kick). The 1970 Texas Longhorns football team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 1970 NCAA University Division football season. Valley Evening Monitor. The 1945 Texas Longhorns football team was an American football team that represented the University of Texas (now known as the University of Texas at Austin) as a member of the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1945 college football season. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. There he majored in business and became a star quarterback and defensive back. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Trainer Spanky Stephens, Trainer Frank Medina. (3:16) UT Happy Feller 55 yard field goal. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The Longhorns, who had already won the national championship of the UPI coaches poll prior to the Cotton Bowl, finished with a perfect season and a second straight Southwest Conference championship. It was then that UT quarterback Eddie Phillips hit Cotton Speyrer in stride at the 25-yard line. The 2023 Texas Longhorns football team represents the University of Texas at Austin as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season.Led by third-year head coach Steve Sarkisian, the Longhorns play their home games at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.. (13:28) ND Joe Theismann 15 yard run (Hempel kick). Do you have a sports website? info@texasarchive.org Coach Leon Manley, Asst. After claiming their third consecutive SWC crown with a 42-7 win against Arkansas, the Longhorns were awarded the UPI National Championship. (In December 1973, UPI champion Alabama also lost their bowl game. In his first year, he quickly turned the losing team into a winning one, ending the season with an appearance at the Sugar Bowl. Class: Hometown: Achilles, Jim 57 C 6-0 207 Sr.-2L Spring Branch (SBHS) Arledge, David The Associated Press would conduct a final poll following the bowl games. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? They also won eleven Southwest Conference titles and went to sixteen bowl games. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. (9:57) UT Eddie Phillips 5 yard run (Feller kick). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. After falling 24-11 to the Fighting Irish, which snapped UT's 30-game winning streak, the Longhorns dropped to No. (0:12) UT Charles Speyrer 45 yard pass from Eddie Phillips (Feller kick). (6:07) UT Eddie Phillips 10 yard run (Feller kick). 4 Freshman WR Jaden Alexis No. Join our linker program. Wilkison was also the General Manager of Photo Processors at the LBJ Broadcasting Corporation, which he later took over and renamed Cenetex Film Labs. During the hard economic times of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, Royal had to supplement his father's income by taking on a paper route and picking cotton. 14 Freshman S JD. (4:38) UT Jim Bertelsen 9 yard run (Feller kick). Made In Austin Weekend. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Or write about sports? Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. (1:16) RICE Nacarrato 39 yard blocked punt return (Williams kick). We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The roster revealed the numbers for new arrivals, too: McNeese State graduate transfer CB Darion Dunn No. (0:05) UT Donnie Wigginton 4 yard run (Feller kick). He joined the world of broadcast television at KTBC in 1951 where he was program manager and hosted a variety of television programs, including a football program with Darrell K Royal and many celebrity interviews. This was independent Notre Dame's first postseason appearance since the 1925 Rose Bowl, 45 years earlier. FRONT ROW: Asst. Darrell K Royal was a collegiate football coach revered for leading the Texas Longhorns in twenty winning seasons from 1957 to 1976. Read more about our data coverage. 13 UCLA conceived a unique defense which stymied the Longhorns. Outside of KTBC, Wilkison shot, edited, and processed Longhorn football game footage for the University of Texas, a partnership that lasted nearly 30 years. The defending-champion Texas Longhorns entered the 1970 season as winners of their last 20 games. UT entered its Cotton Bowl rematch with No. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. (15:38) UT Happy Feller 23 yard field goal. [7] At the time, the top-ranked team was defending champion Ohio State, who lost the next week at Michigan. [1], Gregg Lott opened the contest with an 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown while sophomore quarterback Bill Bradley also starred, hitting an 80-yard quick kick that stopped just short of the Tech goal line.[13]. The harsh reality of failing to make an NFL roster has also hit many former Longhorns. [3] [4] Background Theismann then led the Irish on an 80-yard drive and threw a 24-yard pass to Jim Yoder for a 1714 lead with 6:52 left. A particularly notable moment in his career occurred on August 1, 1966, when Wilkison and KTBC reporter Neal Spelce risked their lives to capture footage of the Tower shooting at the University of Texas.
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