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The 1969 Texas vs. Arkansas football game, sometimes referred to as the "Game of the Century", was a college football game played on December 6 in which No. 1 Texas visited No. 2 Arkansas at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. [3] The Longhorns came back from a 14–0 deficit after three quarters to win 15–14. [4] [5] [6] [7]
After winning the Denver Post's Gold Helmet award and helping Wheat Ridge High School win its first state football championship, [2] Steinmark was a member of the 1969 Texas Longhorns football team, which won a national championship. Texas beat the 1969 Arkansas Razorbacks football team 15-14 in the "Game of the Century" on December 6, 1969 ...
Texas and Arkansas first met in 1894 in a 54–0 victory by Texas. [2] The two programs have met 79 times and have played many historically notable games, such as the 1964 game in Austin that led to Arkansas's 1964 national title, the 1969 Game of the Century in Fayetteville between #2 Arkansas and #1 Texas, which eventually led to Texas's 1969 national title, the 1981 game in Fayetteville ...
Here's what to know about the college football history between Texas and Arkansas, including series' all-time meetings and head-to-head records:
The 1969 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas in the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1969 NCAA University Division football season. In their 12th year under head coach Frank Broyles , the Razorbacks compiled a 9–2 record (6–1 against SWC opponents), finished in second place behind Texas in the SWC ...
The legendary coach held a 15-5 record against the Razorbacks as the coach of the Longhorns, including a 15-14 win in the 1969 "Game of the Century" that saw No. 1 ranked Texas beat No. 2 Arkansas ...
A 44-yard pass to Randy Peschel, who caught the ball in double coverage, put Texas at the Arkansas 13. Longhorn RB Jim Bertelsen would run in for the tying six points. The extra-point snap was high, but was snared by third-string QB Donnie Wigginton and the kick was converted by Longhorn kicker Happy Feller , giving Texas a 15–14 lead with 3: ...
On this date in Texas history, Darrell Royal beat Arkansas during his final game with the Longhorns.