The 1968 East Texas State Lions football team represented East Texas State University in the 1968 NAIA football season. They were led by head coach Ernest Hawkins, who was in his fifth season at East Texas State. The Lions played their home games at Memorial Stadium and were members of the Lone Star Conference. The Lions finished second in the conference standings the season with a 7–2–1 record overall and a 5–1–1 record in LSC play. The season highlight was a 35–27 win over the NAIA's No. 1 team, Texas A&I, on October 19.
Schedule
Postseason awards All-Americans Chad Brown, First Team offensive tackle Arthur James, First Team tailback Tom Black, Honorable Mention tight end Bruce Butler, Honorable Mention linebacker
All-Lone Star Conference LSC First Team Bill Allison, fullback Arthur James, tailback
LSC Second Team Chad Brown, offensive rackle Tom Black, receiver Bruce Butler, linebacker Rich Houston, receiver Don Hynds, defensive end
LSC Honorable Mention Jack Herrington, offensive tackle Jay Johnson, defensive tackle Grady Ivy, linebacker Ben Kirkland, quarterback Ralph Weaver, linebacker
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