The 1969 NCAA College Division football season was the 14th 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 and program changes

Conference changes

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.

Small college final polls

In 1969, both services ranked 9–0 North Dakota State first and 10–0

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second. They later met in the Camellia Bowl, which North Dakota State won, 30–3. United Press International (coaches) final poll
Published on November 26 Arkansas State actually 7–1–1 when the poll was taken.

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actually 8–1 when the poll was taken. Associated Press (writers) final poll
Published on November 27

Bowl games

The postseason consisted of four

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s as regional finals, all played on December 13. The

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moved from

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References

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