The 1967 NCAA College Division football season was the 12th season of

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in the United States organized by the

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at the

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level.

Conference standings

Rankings

College Division teams (also referred to as "small college") were ranked in polls by the AP (a panel of writers) and by

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(coaches). The national champion(s) for each season were determined by the final poll rankings, published at or near the end of the regular season, before any bowl games were played.

College Division final polls

In 1967, both services ranked

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first and

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second. San Diego State later defeated

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34–6 in the

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, while North Dakota State later lost to in the Pecan Bowl, 13–0. Associated Press (writers) final poll
Published on November 24 Denotes team lost a game after AP poll, hence record differs in UPI poll United Press International (coaches) final poll
Published on November 30

Bowl games

The postseason consisted of four

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s as regional finals; Mideast and West played on December 9, while East and Midwest played on December 16. In 1968, the

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succeeded the Tangerine Bowl, and the Pecan Bowl moved within Texas, from Abilene to Arlington.

References

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Conference standings

Rankings

College Division final polls

Bowl games

See also

References