1968 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1968 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football Middle Atlantic Conference University Division MAC 5–5 1–3 Howdy Myers 19th Bob Devin Richie Green Harry Royle Hofstra Stadium The 1968 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football team was an American football team that represented Hofstra University during the 1968 NCAA College Division football season. Hofstra placed sixth in the Middle Atlantic Conference, University Division. In their 19th year under head coach Howard "Howdy" Myers Jr., the Flying Dutchmen compiled a 5–5 record, but were outscored 171 to 155. Bob Devin, Richie Green and Harry Royle were the team captains.2009 Hofstra University Football Media Guide All-Time Results Hofstra University Hempstead, N.Y. 142 January 24, 2021 https://issuu.com/hofstrapride/docs/2009hofstrafootballmediaguide/3 Hofstra's 1–3 record against MAC University Division opponents was the second-worst of the division's seven competitors, just half a game ahead of 1968 Gettysburg Bullets Gettysburg's 1–4. League member 1968 West Chester Golden Rams West Chester is listed below both teams on standings tables, but was not eligible for the championship, as it only played one divisional game. The Flying Dutchmen played their home games at Hofstra Stadium on the university's Hempstead campus on Long Island, New York. Schedule 1968 small college UPI y y September 14 @ 1968 Gettysburg Bullets Gettysburg Musselman Stadium Gettysburg, PA W 26 10 4,443 Hofstra Soph Beats Gettysburg, 26-10 Associated Press September 15, 1968 sect. 3, p. 6 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69369501/1968-hofstra-gettysburg/ September 21 @ Delaware Delaware Stadium Newark, DE L 0 35 10,840 Blue Hens' Opening Romp Easy for New Quarterback Hal Bodley September 23, 1968 22 The Morning News Wilmington, Del. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69371006/1968-delaware-hofstra/ September 28 Albion Hofstra Stadium Hempstead, NY W 34 14 5,100 October 5 @ Lafayette Fisher Field Easton, PA L 0 7 5,000 Lafayette Edges Hofstra 7-0 on Fourth-Period Touchdown Paul May October 6, 1968 C2 Sunday Call-Chronicle Allentown, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69394127/1968-hofstra-lafayette/ October 19 Temple Hofstra Stadium Hempstead, NY L 12 20 4,800 October 26 @ 1968 Bridgeport Purple Knights Bridgeport<ncg> John F. Kennedy Stadium Bridgeport, CT W 30 16 5,100 Hofstra Spoils UB Grid Homecoming, 30-16 Pete Nevins October 27, 1968 C1 Bridgeport Sunday Post Bridgeport, Conn. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69398081/1968-hofstra-bridgeport/ November 2 #20 1968 Merchant Marine Mariners Merchant Marine<hc><ncg> Hofstra Stadium Hempstead, NY L 9 13 7,400–7,500 Kings Points Tops Hofstra, 13-9, for 7th Win in Row November 3, 1968 168 Sunday News New York, N.Y. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69398645/1968-hofstra-marine/ November 9 @ Maine<ncg> Alumni Field Orono, ME L 7 42 3,750 Bears Bow Out Beating Hofstra Owen Osborne November 11, 1968 9 Bangor Daily News Bangor, Maine Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69400629/1968-hofstra-maine/ November 16 1968 Wagner Seahawks Wagner<ncg> Hofstra Stadium Hempstead, NY W 26 7 2,508 Thanksgiving November 28 @ 1968 C.W. Post Pioneers C.W. Post<ncg> Post Bowl Brookville, NY W 11 7 4,512 Safety-First Hofstra Surprises Post, 11-7 Phil Pepe November 29, 1968 138 Sunday News New York, N.Y. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69401432/1968-hofstra-post/ Cumulative Football Statistics Report (1968 Hofstra) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/283/stats/12712 National Collegiate Athletic Association 1968 December 18, 2022 References Hofstra Category:Hofstra Pride football seasons Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football