In their first year under head coach Dave Maurer, the Tigers compiled a perfect 10–0 record, won the OAC championship, and defeated William Jewell, 27–21, in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl.
[1][2] Linebacker Larry Peacock was selected by the Associated Press as a first-team player on the 1969 All-OAC football team.
Five others were named to the second team: offensive guard Tom Young; running back Darryl Herring; defensive end Denny Yontz; defensive tackle Bill Bibbee; and defensive back Jack Mackan.
Quarterback Rocky Alt received honorable mention.
[3] The 1969 season was the conclusion of a decade in which Wittenberg compiled a record of 69–9–1.