The 1964 Utah Redskins football team was an

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team that represented the

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as a member of the

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(WAC) during the

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. In their seventh season under head coach

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, the Redskins compiled an overall record of 9–2 with a mark of 3–1 against conference opponents, sharing the WAC title with

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. Led by quarterback

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, running back Ron Coleman, and receiver

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, Utah defeated

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in the

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, played indoors in at the

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. Home games were played on campus at

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Schedule

After the season

NFL draft

Four players were selected in the

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References

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Utah Utes football seasons Liberty Bowl champion seasons Western Athletic Conference football champion seasons Utah Redskins football