Texas Football Team History
Texas Longhorns
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The University of Texas
Austin, TX
Founded: 1883 Stadium: Royal-Memorial Stadium Capacity: 94,113 Colors: Orange & White Coach: W.E. Metzenthin Conference: Independent-
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1908 Season Highlights |
W.E. Metzenthin enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Texas. |
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1908 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Oct. 10 | vs.
Texas Christian
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11 |
6 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 17 | vs.
Baylor
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27 |
5 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 24 | vs. Colorado College
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0 |
15 |
L |
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| Thu., Nov. 5 | vs. Southwestern (Texas)
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9 |
11 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 7 | vs.
Arkansas
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21 |
0 |
W |
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| Mon., Nov. 9 | @
Texas A&M
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24 |
8 |
W |
@ Houston, TX |
| Fri., Nov. 13 | @
Oklahoma
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0 |
50 |
L |
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| Wed., Nov. 18 | vs.
Tulane
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15 |
28 |
L |
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| Sun., Nov. 29 | vs.
Texas A&M
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28 |
12 |
W |
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1908 Season Totals |
Record | 5-4
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Points Scored | 135 |
Scoring Average | 15.0 |
Points Allowed | 135 |
Defense Average | 15.0 |
Opponents Record | 35-24
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Conference Record | 0-0 |
Home Record | 4-3
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Away Record | 1-1
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1908 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
was not ranked. |
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1908 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1908 All Independent Conference Players |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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Great Moments in College Football History
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