The 1968 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 first season under head coach

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, the Redskins compiled an overall record of 3–7 with a mark of 2–3 against conference opponents, placing fifth in the WAC. Home games were played on campus at

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Schedule

NFL/AFL draft

Three Utah players were selected in the

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References

External links

Game program: Utah at Washington State
– October 5, 1968 {{Utah Utes football navbox

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