The 1969 NAIA football season was the 14th season of

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sponsored by the NAIA. The season was played from August to November 1969, culminating in the 1969 NAIA Championship Bowl, played this year on December 13, 1969 in

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defeated in the Championship Bowl, 32–7, to win their second NAIA national title. Following the season, the NAIA split its football championship into Division I and Division II.

Conference realignment

Conference changes

* This was the final season for the

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, would depart to join the

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. The expanded conference would include eight members from Oregon and

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Conference realignment

Conference changes

Membership changes

Conference standings

Postseason

See also

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