American college football season
The1969 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented theUniversity of Kansas in theBig Eight Conference during the1969 NCAA University Division football season . In their third season under head coachPepper Rodgers , the Jayhawks compiled an overall record of 1–9 record with a mark of 0–7 in conference play, placing last in the Big 8, and were outscored 290 to 176.[ 1] [ 2] Memorial Stadium inLawrence, Kansas .
In theprevious season , Kansas tiedOklahoma for the Big Eight championship, the Jayhawks' most recent conference title as of 2023. They met undefeatedPenn State in theOrange Bowl , but lost by a point, 15–14. Kansas was hit hard by graduation, including quarterbackBobby Douglass and defensive endJohn Zook , who were NFL starters as rookies in 1969 with theChicago Bears andAtlanta Falcons , respectively.
RivalMissouri wrapped up the Big Eight championship with a 69–21 rout at Lawrence in the last game played on natural grass at Memorial Stadium. Through 2024, it is Missouri football's most recent conference title.
The team's statistical leaders included Phil Basler with 746 passing yards,John Riggins with 662 rushing yards, and John Mosier with 339 receiving yards.[ 3] Emery Hicks was the team captain.[ 2]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 20 atTexas Tech * L 22–3843,201–42,250 [ 4] September 27 Syracuse * W 13–044,500 [ 5] October 4 atNew Mexico * L 7–1613,338 [ 6] October 11 Kansas State Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS (rivalry ) L 22–2651,000 [ 7] October 18 atNebraska L 17–2163,223–66,667 [ 8] [ 9] October 25 atIowa State L 20–4427,000 [ 10] November 1 Oklahoma State Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS L 25–2840,000 [ 11] November 8 Colorado Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS L 14–1737,000 [ 12] [ 13] [ 14] November 15 atOklahoma L 15–3159,128 [ 15] [ 16] November 22 No. 7Missouri L 21–6950,500 [ 17] [ 18] *Non-conference game Rankings fromAP Poll released prior to the game
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1969 Kansas Jayhawks football team roster Players Coaches Offense Defense Special teams Head coach Coordinators/assistant coaches Legend (C) Team captain(S) Suspended(I) Ineligible
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