The 1968 NCAA College Division football season was the 13th season of

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in the United States organized by the

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at the

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level.

Conference standings

Rankings

College Division teams (also referred to as "small college") were ranked in polls by the AP (a panel of writers) and by

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(coaches). The national champion(s) for each season were determined by the final poll rankings, published at or near the end of the regular season, before any bowl games were played.

Small college final polls

In 1968, the wire services disagreed as to the champion. UPI picked

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(9–0–1) as number one, while the AP panel chose North Dakota State. San Diego State did not play in the postseason, while North Dakota State later won the Pecan Bowl to finish 10–0. United Press International (coaches) final poll
Published on November 27 Denotes team won a game after UPI poll, hence record differs in AP poll Associated Press (writers) final poll
Published on December 5

Bowl games

The postseason consisted of four

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s as regional finals, all played on December 14. The

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succeeded the Tangerine Bowl, and the Pecan Bowl moved within Texas, from Abilene to Arlington. In 1969, the

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moved from

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References

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Conference standings

Rankings

Small college final polls

Bowl games

See also

References