1970 Bowling Green Falcons football team

The 1970 Bowling Green Falcons football team was an American football team that represented Bowling Green University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1970 college football season. In their third season under head coach Don Nehlen, the Falcons compiled a 2–6–1 record (1–4 against MAC opponents) and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 178 to 118.[1]

1970 Bowling Green Falcons football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
1970 record2–6–1 (1–4 MAC)
Head coach
Home stadiumDoyt Perry Stadium
1970 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
No. 12 Toledo $ 5 0 0  12 0 0
Miami 3 2 0  7 3 0
Ohio 3 2 0  4 5 0
Western Michigan 2 3 0  7 3 0
Kent State 1 4 0  3 7 0
Bowling Green 1 4 0  2 6 1
  • $ Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

The team's statistical leaders included Vern Wireman with 622 passing yards, Julius Livas with 279 rushing yards, and Bill Pittman with 235 receiving yards.[2]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResult
September 19at Utah StateL 14–33
September 26DaytonT 14–14
October 3at Western MichiganL 3–23
October 10at ToledoL 0–20
October 17Kent StateW 44–0
October 24at Miami (OH)L 3–7
October 31MarshallW 26–24
November 7OhioL 7–34
November 14West Texas StateL 7–23

References

  1. "1970 Bowling Green State Falcons Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  2. "1970 Bowling Green State Falcons Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
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