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] They played their home games at 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] Jackie Allen and Pinkie Palmer were the team captains.[ 2]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 21 at No. 15 Indiana * L 36–4044,382
September 28 at Michigan State * L 10–2864,826
October 5 at No. 10 LSU * L 16–4867,931 [ 4]
October 12 at No. 14 Arkansas L 19–3541,429
October 26 Texas A&M W 10–940,000
November 2 at TCU L 14–4723,078
November 9 No. 10 Texas L 26–4733,000 [ 5]
November 16 Texas Tech W 42–2820,000
November 23 at SMU L 17–3322,000
November 30 Rice W 16–7
*Non-conference game HomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
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
Injured
Redshirt