The 1969 Eastern Michigan Hurons football team represented

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as an independent during the

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. In their third season under head coach

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, the Hurons compiled a 5–4 record and outscored their opponents, 255 to 106. On September 27, 1969, the Hurons played their first game in

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, built at a cost of $1.4 million. The Hurons won the opening game, 10-3, over

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in front of a crowd of 12,100 spectators. The formal dedication of the new stadium was held on October 25, 1969, before a homecoming day crowd of 17,600; the Hurons lost to Tampa, 17-7, in the dedication day game.

Schedule

After the season

The following Huron was selected in the

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after the season.

References

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Eastern Michigan Eagles football seasons

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