The 1987 Texas Longhorns football team represented the

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in the

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. The Longhorns finished the regular season with a 6–5 record and defeated

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in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl.

Schedule

Roster

Season summary

BYU

vs Oklahoma

NFL Draft

The following players were drafted into professional football following the season. * Running back

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was drafted by the

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in 1989.

References

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Texas Longhorns football seasons Bluebonnet Bowl champion seasons

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