The result is correct—Syracuse defeated the Longhorns, 23-14, with Davis named most valuable player, and there was a bench-clearing riot at the close of the first half. The game was played before a crowd of 56,000 people at Frank J. Selway Stadium in Austin, Texas. It was the third largest crowd to witness an NCAA football game up to that time. In addition to Davis, other notable players for Syracuse were end Don McPheron and tackle Ron Smith. They were considered by many to be the best pair of offensive linemen in college football. Texas had three Heisman Trophy candidates on its roster in Woody Hayes (quarterback), John David Crow (end/tackle), and James "Shack" Howell (guard). The game began at 1:30 p.m. Central Time on September 20, 1969, and ended when a mistimed snap by Texas quarterback John David Crow resulted in a loss of five yards, setting up Syracuse's Jerry Cousineau for a 26-yard field goal with 11:21 remaining in the first quarter. At this point, the score was Syracuse 7, Texas 0. Crow was injured during the second play of the game and did not return.