1968 All-American Football Team

1968 All-American Football Team

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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In 1968, the Southwest football scene was full of surprises. SMU earned a spot in the Blue Bonnet Bowl, while Houston led in offense and scoring. Texas, under coach Jarl Royal, made a strong comeback, with key players like Chris Gilbert and Jim Street leading the charge. Texas shared the Southwest title with Arkansas and secured a Cotton Bowl berth against Tennessee.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which team did SMU face in the Blue Bonnet Bowl in 1968?

Texas

Oklahoma

Arkansas

Tennessee

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the coach of Texas during their significant return to power in 1968?

Bill Bradley

Jarl Royal

Jim Street

Chris Gilbert

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which player replaced Bill Bradley as the quarterback for Texas in 1968?

Jim Street

Ted Coy

Darryl Comer

Chris Gilbert

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the score when Texas led after Darryl Comer's touchdown?

28-7

35-7

21-7

14-7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which team did Texas share the Southwest title with in 1968?

SMU

Houston

Arkansas

Oklahoma