1968 East Texas State Lions football team

The 1968 East Texas State Lions football team represented East Texas State University in the 1968 NAIA football season. They were led by head coach Ernest Hawkins, who was in his fifth season at East Texas State. The Lions played their home games at Memorial Stadium and were members of the Lone Star Conference. The Lions finished second in the conference standings the season with a 7–2–1 record overall and a 5–1–1 record in LSC play. The season highlight was a 35–27 win over the NAIA's # 1 team, Texas A&I Javelinas on October 19, 1968.

All-Americans

 * Chad Brown, First Team offensive tackle
 * Arthur James, First Team tailback
 * Tom Black, Honorable Mention tight end
 * Bruce Butler, Honorable Mention linebacker

LSC First Team

 * Bill Allison, fullback
 * Arthur James, tailback

LSC Second Team

 * Chad Brown, offensive rackle
 * Tom Black, receiver
 * Bruce Butler, linebacker
 * Rich Houston, receiver
 * Don Hynds, defensive end

LSC Honorable Mention

 * Jack Herrington, offensive tackle
 * Jay Johnson, defensive tackle
 * Grady Ivy, linebacker
 * Ben Kirkland, quarterback
 * Ralph Weaver, linebacker