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- ↑ "Chad Richison Stadium". University of Central Oklahoma athletics. July 19, 2023.
- ↑ "1979 Football Schedule". University of Central Oklahoma athletics. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ↑ Emil Tagliabue (December 16, 1979). "Javs take NAIA title: A&I turns back Oklahomans, 20-14". Corpus Christi Caller Times. pp. 1C, 2C – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Texas A&I wins NAIA title". Austin American-Statesman. December 16, 1979. p. D2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "NAIA Football Championship Records" (PDF). National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics. 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ↑ "1980 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 23, 2023.