San Francisco 49ers at Baltimore Colts 10 to 27
Sunday, September 15, 1968, Week 1The San Francisco 49ers played the Baltimore Colts in Champaign on Sunday, September 15, 1968, Week 1 of the 1968 season. The Colts won by a score of 27-10.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | 189 | 83 | 3 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Chief of Offense: Ed Hughes Offensive Line Coach: Ernie Zwahlen Offensive Backfield Coach: Ken Meyer Offensive Consultant: Y.A. Tittle Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Mike Giddings Defensive Backs Coach: Jim Shofner Kicking Coach: Fletcher Joseph "Joe" Perry Backs Coach: Ed Hughes Game Scout: Fletcher Joseph "Joe" Perry Personnel Scout: Dick Gallagher
Baltimore Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 346 | 185 | 161 | 1 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backfield Coach: Don McCafferty Defensive Assistant Coach: Bill Arnsparger