The 1949 McMurry Indians football team represented McMurry CollegeâÂÂnow known as McMurry UniversityâÂÂas a member of the Texas Conference during the 1949 college football season. Led by third-year head coach Wilford Moore, the Indians compiled an overall record of 8âÂÂ2âÂÂ1 with a mark of 4âÂÂ0âÂÂ1 in conference play, winning the Texas Conference title. McMurry was invited to the Oleander Bowl, where the Indians defeated Missouri Valley. The team played home games at Fair Park Stadium in Abilene, Texas.