1939 Texas Longhorns football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1939 Texas Longhorns football 1939 Texas Longhorns football.png 285 Southwest Conference SWC 5–4 3–3 Dana X. Bible 3rd Ned McDonald Park Myers War Memorial Stadium The 1939 Texas Longhorns football team was an American football team that represented the University of Texas (now known as the University of Texas at Austin) as a member of the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1939 college football season. In their third year under head coach Dana X. Bible, the Longhorns compiled an overall record of 5–4, with a mark of 3–3 in conference play, and finished fourth in the SWC.1939 Texas Longhorns Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football April 27, 2023 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas/1939-schedule.html Texas was not ranked in the final AP Poll, but was ranked at No. 48 in the 1939 Williamson System ratings,Texas Aggies Ranked Nation's Top The Atlanta Constitution Paul Williamson December 8, 1941 26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123188995/texas-aggies-ranked-nations-top/ Newspapers.com and at No. 43 in the final Litkenhous Ratings.Vols Second In Final Litkenhous Grid Rankings; Southern California Tenth E. E. Litkenhous Johnson City Sunday Press December 31, 1939 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123000367/vols-second-in-final-litkenhous-grid/ Newspapers.com Schedule 1939 AP September 30 w y Florida War Memorial Stadium Austin, TX 12–0 17,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123714024/florida-gators-lose-to-texas-longhorns-1/ The Pensacola News-Journal Florida Gators lose to Texas Longhorns 12–0 October 1, 1939 April 28, 2023 Newspapers.com October 7 w y y Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 17–7 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123714195/hard-charging-texas-team-hands-badgers-s/ Eau Claire Sunday Leader Hard charging Texas team hands Badgers stunning 17 to 7 defeat October 8, 1939 April 28, 2023 Newspapers.com October 14 l y y Oklahoma 3 Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX rivalry 12–24 28,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123714373/oklahoma-takes-wild-game-from-texas-24/ Shawnee Morning News Oklahoma takes wild game from Texas, 24–12 October 15, 1939 April 28, 2023 Newspapers.com October 21 w Arkansas War Memorial Stadium Austin, TX rivalry 14–13 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123714652/crain-leads-texas-over-arkansas/ The Commercial Appeal Crain leads Texas over Arkansas October 22, 1939 April 28, 2023 Newspapers.com October 28 w Rice War Memorial Stadium Austin, TX rivalry 26–12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123714816/jack-crain-leads-texas-longhorns-over-lu/ The El Paso Times Jack Crain leads Texas Longhorns over luckless Rice 26–12 October 29, 1939 April 28, 2023 Newspapers.com November 4 l y SMU 16 Ownby Stadium University Park, TX 0–10 23,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123715122/smu-becomes-conference-threat-beatin/ Sunday Courier-Times-Telegraph S.M.U. becomes conference threat, beating Texas, 10 to 0 November 5, 1939 April 28, 2023 Newspapers.com November 11 l y Baylor Municipal Stadium Waco, TX rivalry 0–20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123715381/baylor-line-stifles-longhorns-as-bears-g/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baylor line stifles Longhorns as Bears gain 20–0 decision November 12, 1939 April 28, 2023 Newspapers.com November 18 w TCU War Memorial Stadium Austin, TX rivalry 25–19 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123715579/steers-on-top-in-2519-thriller/ San Angelo Standard-Times Steers on top in 25–19 thriller November 19, 1939 April 28, 2023 Newspapers.com November 30 l y Texas A&M 1 Kyle Field College Station, TX rivalry 0–20 40,000 Tradition Upheld as Aggies Crush Steers, 20-0: Steers Gallantly Hold Ground For First 2 Periods The Austin American Wilbur Evans December 1, 1939 1, 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98923182/tradition-upheld-as-aggies-crush/ Newspapers.com Season summary Arkansas (The Renaissance Game) Week 4: Arkansas at Texas Arkansas 6 0 0 7 Texas 7 0 0 7 October 21 Austin, TX 16,000 Harry Viner (Missouri) yes Q1 AR Kay Eakin 8-yard run (Kick failed) ARK 7–0 Q1 UT R.B. Patrick run (Crain Kick) TEX 7–6 Q4 AR Kay Eakin 1-yard run (Simington Kick) ARK 13–7 Q4 UT Jack Crain 67-yard pass from ??? (Crain Kick) TEX 14–13 yes 1939 Arkansas Razorbacks football team On October 21, 1939, the Texas Longhorns and Arkansas Razorbacks met at War Memorial Stadium, the game was the start of conference play for Texas. Arkansas jumped out to an early lead after a series of passes and quick runs that brought them to the Texas 8 yard-line. One play later QB Gloyd Lyon lateraled the ball to Left Halfback Kay Eakin, who evaded multiple Horns and crossed over the end zone for a touchdown. Walter Hamberg missed the extra point attempt and the score stood 6-0 Arkansas. At some point in the first quarter following a Jack Crain quick kick, Texas' R.B. Patrick responded with the Longhorns first touchdown of the game, Crain kicked the extra point and Texas took the lead 7-6. thumb|left|Jack Crain scoring the walk-off touchdown. Arkansas held Texas' to a standstill for most of the game but not due to the Horns lack of energy. The game was hard-fought and every Razorback drive was "earned the hard way." Early in the fourth quarter Arkansas marched down the field following an unnecessary roughness penalty against Texas, Eakin faked a pass and sprinted towards the end zone but was downed at the Texas 10. On the next play substitute Ralph Atwood swept past the end and was downed at the 1. Subsequently Eakin "plunged, fought, and finally scrambled" his way into the end zone to retake the lead 13-7 after Milton Simington kicked the extra point. On Texas' next possession they found themselves deep within their own territory and with only :30 seconds left on the clock. Crain, a relatively unknown sophomore at the time, ran an out route and caught a dump-off pass before breaking loose for a 67 yard touchdown to tie the game, following this Crain himself kicked the game-winning extra point to take back the lead 14-13. 16,000 Frenzied Longhorns fans prematurely rushed the field to celebrate the victory but there was still time left on the clock. After officials cleared the field Arkansas received the kick and only had time for one play, which was smeared. John Crain's miraculous last second touchdown earned him the nickname of "Jackrabbit" and sealed his name in Longhorn History books. The play has also been credited with helping save the football program at the university. After an abysmal 1-8 season in 1938 where the only win was an upset over A&M the future did not seem bright for Texas football. But the come-from-behind victory has since been referred to as “The Renaissance Game,” as it represented the start of a new era in Texas football. This was the Longhorns first winning season since 1934 and they wouldn't lose another until 1954.The Top 10 Moments at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium Texas Exes The Alcalde May 20, 2025 https://alcalde.texasexes.org/2018/09/the-top-10-moments-at-dkr-texas-memorial-stadium References Texas Category:Texas Longhorns football seasons Texas Longhorns football