1970 Michigan Wolverines football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1970 Michigan Wolverines football 1901-94 Michigan Wolverines Primary Logo.png Big Ten Conference Big Ten 7 9 9–1 6–1 Bo Schembechler 2nd Jim Young 2nd Henry Hill Don Moorhead Henry Hill Don Moorhead Michigan Stadium The 1970 Michigan Wolverines football team was an American football team that represented the University of Michigan in the 1970 Big Ten Conference football season. In their second season under head coach Bo Schembechler, the Wolverines compiled a 9–1 record, tied for second place in the conference, and outscored opponents by a total of 288 to 90. Michigan's victories included intersectional contests with Arizona (20–9), Washington (17–3), and Texas A&M (14–10). The team won its first nine games before losing to rival Ohio State and was ranked No. 7 in the final UPI Poll and No. 9 in the final AP Poll1970 Football Team University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library December 31, 2019 https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1970fbt.htm Quarterback Don Moorhead and middle guard Henry Hill were selected as the team's most valuable players. The team's statistical leaders included Moorhead with 1,167 passing yards, tailback Billy Taylor with 911 rushing yards and 66 points scored, and split end Paul Staroba with 519 receiving yards.1970 Michigan Wolverines Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 31, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan/1970.html Offensive tackle Dan Dierdorf was a consensus first-team choice for the 1970 All-America team. Henry Hill received first-team All-America honors from the Central Press Association, and linebacker Marty Huff was similarly honored by the American Football Coaches Association. In addition, 10 Michigan players received first-team honors on the 1970 All-Big Ten Conference football team. The Wolverines entered the season knowing they would not play in a bowl game. Big Ten rules in place until 1975 allowed only the team representing the conference in the Rose Bowl to participate in the postseason; additionally, the Big Ten had a "no repeat" rule barring appearances in consecutive Rose Bowls until 1972. Schedule 1970 AP Eastern September 19 w y 8 Arizona Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 20–9 80,386 September 26 w y y 10 Washington Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 17–3 57,500 October 3 w y 9 Texas A&M Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 14–10 71,732 October 10 w y 7 Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 29–0 69,022 October 17 w 6 Michigan State Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry 34–20 103,580 October 24 w y 5 Minnesota Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI Little Brown Jug 39–13 83,496 October 31 w y 5 Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 29–15 72,389 November 7 w 5 Illinois Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry 42–0 70,781 November 14 w 5 Iowa Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 55–0 66,189 November 21 l y 4 Ohio State 5 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH The Game ABC 9–20 87,331 Season summary Preseason The 1969 Michigan team compiled an 8–3 record (6–1 Big Ten), won the Big Ten championship, and was ranked No. 9 in the final AP Poll.1969 Football Team University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library January 1, 2020 https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1969fbt.htm Key players from the 1969 team who did not return in 1970 included All-American tight end Jim Mandich, All-American defensive back Tom Curtis, and fullback Garvie Craw. Most key letter winners from the 1969 team did return in 1970, including quarterback Don Moorhead, offensive tackles Dan Dierdorf and Jack Harpring, middle guard Henry Hill, linebacker Marty Huff, wolfman Thom Darden, and running backs Billy Taylor and Glenn Doughty. Jim Betts, backup quarterback in 1969, was moved to defensive back for the 1970 season. In June 1970, Michigan hired Tirrel Burton as an assistant coach.Miami Loses Football Aide Sandusky Register 1970-06-29 He began in 1970 as the coach of the freshman football team, later coached receivers from 1972 to 1980 and then took over as the running backs coach from 1980 to 1992. Michigan's 1970 recruiting class included Dave Brandon, Dave Gallagher, Clint Haslerig, Mike Hoban, Paul Seal, Ed Shuttlesworth, Tom Slade, and Bob Thornbladh.1970 Michigan Football Roster Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan December 3, 2017 https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/rosters/search.php?data=football&year_option=equals&year=1970&sortby=lastname%2C+firstname%2C+year&find=FIND Arizona Week 1: Arizona at Michigan Arizona Michigan 3 3 0 3 10 0 0 10 September 19 Ann Arbor 80,386 yes 1 MICH Dana Coin 42-yard field goal MICH 3–0 1 MICH Billy Taylor 29-yard pass from Don Moorhead (Tim Killian kick) MICH 10–0 1 ARIZ Steve Hurley 29-yard field goal MICH 10–3 2 ARIZ Hurley 44-yard field goal MICH 10–6 4 ARIZ Hurley 33-yard field goal MICH 10–9 4 MICH Coin 20-yard field goal MICH 13–9 4 MICH Lance Scheffler 6-yard run (Killian kick) MICH 20–9 yes On September 19, Michigan opened its 1970 season with a 20–9 victory over Arizona, before a crowd of 80,386 at Michigan Stadium. Michigan took a 10–0 lead in the first quarter on a 42-yard field goal from Dana Coin and a touchdown pass from Don Moorhead to Billy Taylor covering 29 yards. Michigan's offense stalled in the second and third quarters, and Arizona closed the gap to one point (10–9) on three Steve Hurley field goals. Michigan extended the lead in the fourth quarter on a second field goal from Dana Coin and a touchdown run by Lance Scheffler. Michigan's defense also intercepted four of Brian Linstrom's passes.Wolverines Slip Past Arizona, 20-9 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester September 20, 1970 1C, 9C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5277851/um_wins_wolverines_slip_past_arizona/ Newspapers.comWolverines sputter past Arizona Wildcats, 20-9 The Michigan Daily Eric Siegel September 20, 1970 9 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754423/205 Bentley Historical Library Despite the win, Michigan's offense was criticized for its inconsistent play. Michigan gained only 186 rushing yards and had two drives stall inside Arizona's 25-yard line with no points scored. On another drive, Michigan had a first down at Arizona's five-yard line and was forced to settle for a field goal. Coach Schembechler acknowledged: "Our running game especially was a disappointment. We just weren't blocking. We've got a lot of work to do. But don't underestimate the fact that we won. That's the important thing." A Michigan field goal was also blocked, and a punt was fumbled by Michigan's returner. In response to coach Schembechler's play calling, the crowd at Michigan Stadium began booing, mostly from the student section, in the third and fourth quarters. After the game, coach Schembechler responded: "Yeah, I heard them boo me. But if you think it bothered me, you're wrong. I may not be a very good coach but I'm a lot smarter than they are."U-M Falters And Crowd Boos Bo Detroit Free Press Joe Falls September 20, 1970 1C, 9C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41532502/um_falters_and_crowd_boos_bo/ Newspapers.com Washington Week 2: Michigan at Washington Michigan 0 0 10 7 Washington 3 0 0 0 September 26 Seattle 57,500 yes 1 WASH Steve Wiezbowski 35-yard field goal WASH 3-0 3 MICH Dana Coin 39-yard field goal TIE 3-3 3 MICH Preston Henry 8-yard run (Tim Killian kick) MICH 10-3 4 MICH Henry 30-yard run (Killian kick) MICH 17-3 yes On September 26, 1970, Michigan, ranked No. 10 in the UPI poll, defeated Jim Owens' No. 19 Washington Huskies by a 17–3 score before a crowd of 57,500 at Husky Stadium in Seattle. The Huskies had beaten Michigan State, 42–16, the week before. Washington out-gained Michigan in the first half by 145 yards to 56 yards. Steve Wiezbowksi kicked a 35-yard field goal for a 3–0 lead at halftime. The deficit would have been greater were it not for three interceptions of passes from Washington's highly touted Native American quarterback Sonny Sixkiller.'M' wall stifles Sixkiller The Michigan Daily Eric Siegel September 27, 1970 7 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754423/257 Bentley Historical Library With Michigan tailback Glenn Doughty ineffective (13 yards on seven carries) and Lance Scheffler sidelined by injury, coach Schembechler sent third-string tailback Preston Henry into the game for the second half. Henry rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries. Dana Coin also kicked a 39-yard field goal. The defense also stiffened in the second half, as the Wolverines out-gained the Huskies, 226 yards to 56 yards. Thom Darden led the defense with 10 solo tackles and two assists.U-M, MSU Both Win: It's Wolverines, 17-3 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester September 27, 1970 1C, 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41500780/um_msu_both_win_its_wolverines_173/ Newspapers.comDefense holds off Husky assault, 17-3 The Michigan Daily September 27, 1970 7 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754423/257 Bentley Historical Library Texas A&M 1970 Texas A&M Aggies football team Michigan Wolverines 2; text-align:center collapsed Texas A&M Aggies (2–1) at #9 Michigan Wolverines (2–0) October 3 Texas A&M 7 3 0 0 Michigan 0 7 0 7 Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan 71,732 Recap/Box First quarter A&M – Steve Burks 10-yard run (Mike Bellar kick). Texas A&M 7–0. Drive: 50 yards Second quarter A&M – Mike Bellar 21-yard field goal. Texas A&M 10–0. Drive: MICH – Billy Taylor 1-yard run (Tim Killian kick), 11:06. Texas A&M 10–7. Drive: Third quarter No scoring Fourth quarter MICH – Don Moorhead 7-yard run (Tim Killian kick). Michigan 14–10. Drive: 62 yards Top passers A&M – Lex James – 11/24, 123 yards, INT MICH – Don Moorhead – 3/16, 35 yards, 2 INT Top rushers A&M – Doug Neill – 17 rushes, 99 yards MICH – Fritz Seyferth – 12 rushes, 64 yards Top receivers A&M – Homer May – 5 receptions, 51 yards MICH – Paul Seymour – 1 reception, 16 yards On October 3, 1970, Michigan defeated Gene Stallings' Texas A&M Aggies by a 14–10 score before a crowd of 71,732 at Michigan Stadium. One week earlier, Texas A&M was beaten by Ohio State, 56–13, but Michigan's offense was unable to move the ball effectively against the Aggies. Texas A&M, which stunned eventual Southeastern Conference champion LSU 20–18 in Baton Rouge Sept. 19, took a 10–0 lead in the second quarter on a 10-yard touchdown run by Steve Burks and a 21-yard field goal by Pat McDermott. Michigan narrowed the gap in the second quarter after Texas A&M dropped a punt and Michigan recovered at the Aggies' eight-yard line. Billy Taylor scored on a one-yard run, and Texas A&M led, 10–7, at halftime. The defense held Texas A&M scoreless in the second half, led by Pete Newell with 15 solo tackles and linebacker Marty Huff with 13 solo tackles. The offense continued to struggle in the second half, and quarterback Don Moorhead, who completed only three of 16 passes, was booed in the fourth quarter. Michigan won the game on a 62-yard drive with fullback Fritz Seyferth leading the way. For the game, Seyferth totaled 64 rushing yards on 11 carries. But it was Moorhead who silenced the critics by scoring the winning touchdown on a seven-yard run.U-M Barely Wins, 14-10: Texas A&M Beaten on Late TD Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester October 4, 1970 1C, 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41489398/um_barely_wins_1410/ Newspapers.com Asked after the game if he heard the boos, Moorhead replied: "Yeah, I heard 'em. Let 'em boo. They booed Bo two weeks ago, but they don't know what's going on down there."Moorhead Silences 'Boo-Birds' at Michigan Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester October 4, 1970 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41489162/moorhead_silences_boobirds_at/ Newspapers.com Purdue Week 4: Michigan at Purdue Michigan Purdue 0 6 0 23 0 0 0 0 October 10 Ross–Ade Stadium 69,022 yes 2 MICH Billy Taylor 4-yard run (kick missed) MICH 6–0 4 MICH Dana Coin 32-yard field goal MICH 9–0 4 MICH Lance Scheffler 7-yard pass from Don Moorhead (Tim Killian kick) MICH 16–0 4 MICH Paul Seymour 10-yard pass from Moorhead (Killian kick) MICH 23–0 4 MICH Preston Henry 7-yard run (kick missed) MICH 29–10 yes On October 10, 1970, Michigan defeated Purdue, 29–0, before a crowd of 69,022 at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue had upset No. 3 Stanford with 26 points the prior week, and no Purdue team had been shut out since 1963. Michigan's Billy Taylor had played at fullback in the first three games and was moved to tailback against Purdue. He responded with 89 yards and a touchdown, though he also fumbled twice. Quarterback Don Moorhead, still sick with the flu, completed 9 of 17 passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns. After the game, coach Schembechler praised Moorhead: "He played today after being sick all week. He lost about seven pounds and was as weak as a baby, but he played quite a ballgame."M's 'Walking Wounded' Had Quite a Day Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester October 11, 1970 4D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41485592/ms_walking_wounded_had_quite_a_day/ Newspapers.com On defense, Michigan held Purdue's star running back Otis Armstrong to 11 yards on 14 carries. The defense also intercepted three passes from Purdue quarterback Chuck Piebes.U-M, Buckeyes Both Romp, 29-0: Purdue Is Flattened Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester October 11, 1970 1D, 4D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41485803/um_buckeyes_both_romp_290_purdue/ Newspapers.com Michigan State Week 5: Michigan State at Michigan Michigan State Michigan 10 3 0 7 7 6 14 7 October 17 Ann Arbor 103,580 yes 1 MSU Eric Allen 42-yard run (Borys Shlapak kick) MSU 7–0 1 MICH Billy Taylor 26-yard run (Tim Killian kick) TIE 7–7 1 MSU Shlapak 25-yard field goal MSU 10–7 2 MSU Shlapak 46-yard field goal MSU 13–7 2 MICH Taylor 2-yard run (Killian kick failed) TIE 13–13 3 9:41 MICH Taylor 4-yard run (Killian kick) MICH 20–13 3 MICH Fritz Seyferth 7-yard pass from Don Moorhead (Killian kick) MICH 27–13 4 MICH Glenn Doughty 5-yard run (Killian kick) MICH 34–13 4 MSU Bill Triplett 3-yard run (Shlapak kick) MICH 34–20 yes On October 17, 1970, Michigan, ranked No. 6 in the AP poll, defeated Duffy Daugherty's Michigan State Spartans by a 34–20 score at Michigan Stadium. The crowd of 103,580 was the largest to see a Michigan–Michigan State football rivalry to that point. At the start of the game, Michigan State marched down the field on a drive back capped by a 42-yard touchdown run by Eric Allen. Allen finished the game with 156 yards. Michigan rebounded as Billy Taylor rushed for 149 yards and three touchdowns. Michigan quarterback Don Moorhead completed 12 of 19 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown. Glenn Doughty added 85 rushing yards, 68 receiving yards, and a touchdown.U-M Whacks MSU, 34-20: Taylor (3 TDs), Doughty (1 TD) Run Wild Detroit Free Press October 19, 1970 1D, 5D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41479259/um_whacks_msu_3420_taylor_3_tds/ Newspapers.com Minnesota Week 6: Minnesota at Michigan Minnesota Michigan 0 7 6 6 6 12 7 14 October 24 Ann Arbor 83,496 yes 1 MICH Billy Taylor 17-yard run (kick failed) MICH 6–0 2 MICH Fritz Seyferth 3-yard run (pass failed) MICH 12–0 2 MINN Doug Kingsriter 16-yard pass from Craig Curry (Clare kick) MICH 12–7 2 MICH Seyferth 4-yard run (run failed) MICH 18–7 3 MICH Seyferth 3-yard run (Dana Coin kick) MICH 25–7 4 MICH Seyferth 6-yard run (Coin kick) MICH 32–7 4 MINN Ernie Cook 4-yard run (pass failed) MICH 32–13 4 MICH Lance Scheffler 2-yard run (Killian kick) MICH 39–13 yes On October 24, 1970, Michigan defeated Minnesota, 39–13, in the annual Little Brown Jug game before a homecoming crowd of 83,496 at Michigan Stadium. Quarterback Don Moorhead led the offense with 183 yards of total offense, 104 passing yards (7 of 18) and 79 rushing yards. Billy Taylor had 151 rushing yards and a touchdown on 26 carries, and fullback Fritz Seyferth added 76 yards and four touchdowns on 18 carries. On defense, Michigan held the Gophers to 69 rushing yards. Minnesota quarterback Craig Curry came into the game as the Big Ten Conference leader in total offense, and completed 16 of 37 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown. Michigan intercepted three of Curry' passes, one each by Bruce Elliott, Thom Darden, and Jim Betts. Betts also tallied 12 solo tackles.U-M Buries Gophers, 39-13: Taylor Nets 151 Yards, Seyferth 4 TDs Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester October 25, 1970 1C, 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41476441/um_buries_gophers_3913_taylor_nets/ Newspapers.com Wisconsin Week 7: Michigan at Wisconsin Michigan Wisconsin 7 14 0 8 0 6 9 0 October 31 Camp Randall Stadium 72,389 yes 1 MICH Fritz Seyferth 8-yard pass from Don Moorhead (Tim Killian kick) MICH 7–0 2 MICH Seyferth 3-yard run (kick failed) MICH 13–0 2 MICH Preston Henry 4-yard run (Paul Staroba pass from Moorhead) MICH 21–0 2 WIS Alan Thompson 17-yard pass from Neil Graff (kick failed) MICH 21–6 2 WIS Danny Crooks 87-yard punt return (run failed) MICH 21–12 2 WIS Roger Jaeger 32-yard field goal MICH 21–15 4 MICH Staroba 21-yard pass from Moorhead (Billy Taylor run) MICH 29–15 yes On October 31, 1970, Michigan defeated Wisconsin, 29–15, before a record crowd of 72,389 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Michigan jumped to a 21–0 lead on two touchdowns by fullback Fritz Seyferth and one by tailback Preston Henry. Wisconsin responded with 15 points in the second quarter on a 17-yard pass from Neil Graff to Alan "A-Train" Thompson, an 87-yard punt return for touchdown by Danny Crooks, and a Roger Jaeger field goal. Michigan led, 21–15, at halftime. Neither team scored in the third quarter, and Michigan extended its lead in the fourth quarter on a 21-yard touchdown pass from Don Moorhead to Paul Staroba. The Wolverines rushed for 227 rushing yards, and Moorhead completed 11 of 22 passes for 223 yards. Michigan's defense limited Wisconsin to 79 rushing yards and 168 passing yards.U-M, Buckeyes March On: Badgers Worry Michigan, 29-15 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester November 1, 1970 1F, 6F https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41387673/um_buckeyes_march_on_badgers_worry/ Newspapers.com Illinois Week 8: Illinois at Michigan Illinois Michigan 0 0 0 0 7 14 14 7 November 7 Ann Arbor 70,781 yes 1 2:22 MICH Glenn Doughty 3-yard run (Dana Coin kick) MICH 7–0 2 MICH Doughty 4-yard run (Coin kick) MICH 14–0 2 MICH Billy Taylor 2-yard run (Coin kick) MICH 21–0 3 MICH Gerald Schumacher 4-yard pass from Don Moorhead (Coin kick) MICH 28–0 3 MICH Taylor 7-yard run (Coin kick) MICH 35–0 4 MICH Lance Scheffler 1-yard run (Coin kick) MICH 42–0 yes On November 7, 1970, Michigan defeated Illinois, 42–0, before a crowd of 70,781 (the smallest of the season) at Michigan Stadium. Schembechler emptied the bench to avoid running up the score, using 54 players in the game. Tailback Billy Taylor and wingback Glenn Doughty scored two touchdowns each. Doughty had 81 receiving yards in addition to 40 rushing yards. Backup running back Lance Scheffler, a senior, rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown. Tight end Gerry Schumacher added a touchdown on a pass from Don Moorhead. Moorhead completed nine of 14 passes for 116 yards. On defense, Michigan held the Illini to 71 rushing yards and 101 passing yards and intercepted two Illinois passes.U-M Rocks Outclassed Illini, 42-0 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester November 8, 1970 1C, 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41387058/um_rocks_outclassed_illini_420/ Newspapers.com Iowa Week 9: Iowa at Michigan Iowa 0 0 0 0 Michigan 21 14 7 13 November 14 Ann Arbor 66,189 yes 1 MICH Billy Taylor 1-yard run (Coin kick) MICH 7-0 1 MICH Glenn Doughty 2-yard run (Dana Coin kick) MICH 14-0 1 MICH Taylor 2-yard run (Coin kick) MICH 21-0 2 MICH Don Moorhead 24-yard run (Coin kick) MICH 28-0 2 MICH Fritz Seyferth 3-yard run (Coin kick) MICH 35-0 3 MICH Thom Darden recovered fumble in end zone (Coin kick) MICH 42-0 4 MICH Lance Scheffler 5-yard run (Coin kick) MICH 49-0 4 MICH David Zuccarelli 7-yard run (kick failed) MICH 55-0 yes On November 14, 1970, Michigan, ranked No. 5 in the AP and UPI polls, defeated Ray Nagel's Iowa Hawkeyes, 55–0, before a crowd of 66,189 at Michigan Stadium. The win gave Michigan a 9–0 record for the first time since its 1948 national championship season. Michigan's offense gained 561 yards, the third highest total in school history to that point, including 468 rushing yards. Michigan punted on its first possession (the first of only two punts in the game), but Iowa's returner touched the ball with Michigan recovering at the three-yard line to set up the first Wolverine touchdown. Billy Taylor led the offense with 189 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries in the first three quarters. Quarterback Don Moorhead completed six of 11 passes for 88 yards and rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown. In his final home game for Michigan, Moorhead also passed Bob Chappuis as the school's all-time leader in total offense. Glenn Doughty also totaled 61 yards (36 receiving, 25 rushing). On defense, Michigan held Iowa to 88 rushing yards and 34 passing yards. Iowa did not cross midfield until there were 25 seconds left in the game. The defense also recovered five Iowa fumbles, including a fumble recovery in the end zone for a touchdown by Thom Darden.Whoosh! M's Well-Oiled Machine Crushes Iowa, 55-0 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester November 15, 1970 1D, 5D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41466207/whoosh_ms_welloiled_machine_crushes/ Newspapers.com Ohio State Week 10: Michigan at Ohio State Michigan Ohio State 0 3 6 0 3 7 0 10 November 21 Ohio Stadium 1:15 p.m. 87,331 44 F C Ross Dean (Big Ten) yes 1 12:18 OSU Fred Schram 28-yard field goal OSU 3–0 2 14:57 MICH Dana Coin 31-yard field goal TIE 3–3 2 1:18 OSU Bruce Jankowski 26-yard pass from Rex Kern (Schram kick) OSU 10–3 3 8:30 MICH Paul Staroba 13-yard pass from Don Moorhead (kick blocked) OSU 10–9 4 10:49 OSU Schram 27-yard field goal OSU 13–9 4 8:14 OSU Leo Hayden 4-yard run (Schram kick) OSU 20–9 yes On November 21, 1970, Michigan lost to Woody Hayes' Ohio State Buckeyes by a 20–9 score before a record crowd of 87,331 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Both teams came into the game undefeated and were ranked No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, in the AP Poll. Michigan's Lance Scheffler fumbled the opening kickoff, and Ohio State recovered the ball at Michigan's 25-yard line. Ohio State's Fred Schram kicked a 28-yard field goal for an early lead. Michigan tied the game after Jim Betts intercepted a Rex Kern pass and returned it to the Ohio State 18-yard line, setting up a 31-yard field goal by Dana Coin. Shortly before halftime, and after calling (and being granted) an extra fifth timeout, Ohio State took a 10–3 lead on a 26-yard touchdown pass from Kern to Bruce Jankowski.Bucks trample Wolverines The Michigan Daily Eric Siegel November 22, 1970 1, 7 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754423/695 Bentley Historical Library Midway through the third quarter, Michigan scored on a 13-yard touchdown pass from Don Moorhead to Paul Staroba. Michigan's kick for extra point was blocked by Mike Anderson, and Ohio State led by one point. In the fourth quarter, the Buckeyes extended their lead to four points on Fred Schram's second field goal. On the next drive, Ohio State linebacker Stan White intercepted Moorhead's pass at Michigan's 24-yard line and returned it to the nine-yard line, setting up a four-yard touchdown run by Leo Hayden. Michigan was unable to move the ball on the ground, gaining only 37 rushing yards on 30 carries. Billy Taylor led the Wolverines with 31 yards on 15 carries. After the game, coach Schembechler noted: "We didn't move on the ground. That was the ball game. I don't know why we couldn't move . . . We didn't seem to block very much."'We Made Mistakes All Over the Place', Bo Admits Grimly Detroit Free Press Joe Falls November 22, 1970 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41389657/we_made_mistakes_all_over_the_place/ Newspapers.com Forced to an air attack, Michigan quarterback Don Moorhead completed 12 of 26 passes for 118 yards. In his final game for Michigan, Moorhead established new Michigan career records for completions (199) and total passing yards (2,540). The Buckeyes, on the other hand, moved the ball effectively with running backs Leo Hayden (117 rushing yards on 28 carries) and John Brockington (77 yards on 27 carries). Ohio State quarterback Rex Kern also completed eight of 12 passes for 87 yards.Woody Laughs Last! QB Kern, Sky-High Bucks Blast U-M, 20-9 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester November 22, 1970 1D, 5D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41389583/woody_laughs_last_qb_kern_skyhigh/ Newspapers.com In his postgame interview, Ohio State coach Woody Hayes asked, "Is this our best team ever? Well, today it was. Today, this was the best we've ever been."Woody Won With a U-M Play -- and It Cost $80 Detroit Free Press Joe Falls November 22, 1970 5D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41389790/woody_won_with_a_um_play_and_it/ Newspapers.com Award season Two Michigan players received first-team honors on the 1969 All-America team Offensive tackle Dan Dierdorf was a consensus first-team All-American,Football Award Winners National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 2016 October 21, 2017 10 http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2016/awards.pdf receiving first-team honors from the American Football Coaches Association, Associated Press (AP), Football Writers Association of America, Newspaper Enterprise Association, United Press International (UPI), Football News, Pro Football Weekly, Time magazine, and Walter Camp Football Foundation. Linebacker Marty Huff was selected as a first-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association. Middle guard Henry Hill was selected as a first-team All-American by the Central Press Association. Thirteen Michigan players received recognition from the AP and/or UPI on the 1970 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Don Moorhead at quarterback (AP-1, UPI-1), Paul Staroba at offensive end (AP-1, UPI-1), Dan Dierdorf at offensive tackle (AP-1, UPI-1), Phil Seymour at defensive end (AP-1, UPI-1), Henry Hill at defensive tackle (AP-1, UPI-1 [tie]), Pete Newell at defensive tackle (AP-1, UPI-1), Reggie McKenzie at guard (AP-2, UPI-1), Marty Huff at linebacker (AP-2, UPI-1), Billy Taylor at halfback (AP-2, UPI-1), Guy Murdock at center (UPI-1 [tie]), Mike Keller at defensive end (UPI-2), Jim Betts at defensive back (UPI-2), and Jack Harpring at tackle (AP-2).'M' Ties Bucks (Lands 6 Players on All-Big 10) Detroit Free Press December 1, 1970 2D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41516180/m_ties_bucks_lands_6_players_on/ Newspapers.comWolverines Land 13 on All-Big Ten Detroit Free Press November 27, 1970 2D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41516450/wolverines_land_13_on_allbig_ten/ Newspapers.com Team awards were presented at the end of the season as follows: Most Valuable Player: Henry Hill, Don Moorhead Meyer Morton Award: Jim Betts John Maulbetsch Award: Tom Coyle Frederick Matthei Award: Bruce Elliott Arthur Robinson Scholarship Award: John Harpring Personnel Full roster 1970 Michigan Wolverines f 28 Sr Bill Berutti FB 76 Jr Jim Brandstatter OT y 60 So Thomas Coyle OG 72 Sr Dan Dierdorf OT y 22 Jr Glenn Doughty TB y 75 Sr Werner Hall OG 71 Sr Jack Harpring OT 80 Sr William Harris WR 56 So William Hart C 44 Jr Preston Henry WB 89 Jr Thomas Huiskens TE 57 Sr Tim Killian OG K 25 So John McBride QB 65 Jr Reggie McKenzie Reggie McKenzie (guard) G y 27 Sr Don Moorhead QB y 53 Jr Guy Murdock C y 83 Sr Thomas Nieman TE 84 Jr Michael Oldham WR 45 Sr Lance Scheffler TB 81 So Gerald Schumacher TE 32 Jr Fritz Seyferth FB y 85 Jr Paul Seymour Paul Seymour (American football) TE y 30 Sr Paul Staroba WR y 42 Jr Billy Taylor Billy Taylor (Canadian football running back) RB y 99 Jr Tom Beckman DT y 23 Sr Jim Betts Jim Betts (American football) S y 94 Jr Alden Carpenter DE 36 Jr Dana Coin LB K 19 So John Daniels DB 35 Jr Thom Darden DB y 46 Sr Gerald Dutcher DB 86 So Donald Eaton DB 21 Jr Bruce Elliott DB 68 So Gregory Ellis MN 14 Jr Frank Gusich CB 17 Sr Gregory Harrison DB 39 Sr Henry Hill Henry Hill (American football) MG y 70 Sr Marty Huff LB y 37 So Thomas Kee W 90 Jr Mike Keller DE y 78 Sr Richard McCoy Jr. DT 97 Sr Edward Moore LB 82 Sr Pete Newell Pete Newell (American football) DT y 15 So Bo Rather DB y 91 Sr Philip Seymour DE 74 So Tony Smith DT 96 So Clinton Spearman DE 33 Jr Mike Taylor Mike Taylor (linebacker, born 1949) Mike Taylor LB y https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/rosters/search.php?data=football&year_option=equals&year=1970&sortby=lastname%2C+firstname%2C+year&find=FIND *Bo Schembechler Tirrel Burton Jerry Hanlon Dick Hunter Frank Maloney George Mans Gary Moeller Larry Smith Chuck Stobart Jim Young Offensive starters William J. "Bill" Berutti, wingback, senior, Franklin, Ohio - started 1 game at fullback Thomas J. Coyle, offensive guard, sophomore, Chicago, Illinois - started 8 games at right guard Dan Dierdorf, offensive tackle, senior, Canton, Ohio - started all 10 games (9 at right tackle, 1 at left tackle) Glenn Doughty, tailback, junior, Detroit, Michigan - started all 10 games (8 at left halfback, 1 at right halfback and 1 at fullback) Werner W. Hall, offensive guard, senior, Sandusky, Ohio - started 2 games at right guard Jack Harpring, offensive tackle, senior, Cincinnati, Ohio - started all 10 games (9 at left tackle, 1 at right tackle) Preston Henry, wingback, junior, Flint, Michigan - started 1 game at right halfback Timothy Killian, kicker and offensive guard, senior, Lincoln Park, Michigan - started 2 games at left defensive end Reggie McKenzie, offensive guard, junior, Highland Park, Michigan - started all 10 games at left guard Don Moorhead, quarterback, senior, South Haven, Michigan - started all 10 games at quarterback Guy Murdock, center, junior, Barrington, Illinois - started all 10 games at center Michael Oldham, split end, junior, Cincinnati, Ohio - started 2 games at wide linebacker Lance G. Scheffler, tailback, senior, Trenton, Michigan - started 1 game at fullback Fritz Seyferth, fullback, junior, Darien, Connecticut - started 7 games at fullback and 1 game at left halfback Paul Seymour, tight end, junior, Berkley, Michigan - started all 10 games (9 at tight end, 1 at split end) Paul Staroba, split end, senior, Flint, Michigan - started all 10 games (9 games at split end, 1 at tight end) Billy Taylor, fullback, junior, Barberton, Ohio - started 8 games at right halfback, 1 game at left halfback Defensive starters Tom Beckman, defensive tackle, junior, Chesaning, Michigan - started all 10 games (8 at left defensive tackle and 2 at right defensive end) Jim Betts, safety, senior, Cleveland, Ohio - started all 10 games at safety Alden J. Carpenter, defensive end, junior, Flint, Michigan - started 2 games at left defensive end Thom Darden, defensive back, junior, Sandusky, Ohio - started 9 games at strong side defensive halfback Donald R. Eaton, defensive back, sophomore, Lancaster, Ohio - started 1 game at wide linebacker Bruce N. Elliott, defensive back, junior, Indianapolis, Indiana - started 7 games at weak side defensive halfback Frank Gusich, wolf, junior, Garfield Heights, Ohio - started all 10 games at cornerback Henry Hill, middle guard, senior, Detroit, Michigan - started all 10 games at middle guard Marty Huff, linebacker, senior, Toledo, Ohio - started all 10 games at middle linebacker Mike Keller, defensive end, junior, Grand Rapids, Michigan - started 7 games at right defensive end and 1 game at left defensive tackle Edward M. Moore, linebacker, senior, Youngstown, Ohio - started 2 games at wide linebacker 1 game at left defensive tackle Pete Newell, defensive tackle, senior, Park Ridge, Illinois - started 9 games at defensive right tackle Bo Rather, defensive back, sophomore, Sandusky, Ohio - started 2 games at weak side defensive halfback Philip Seymour, defensive end, senior, Berkley, Michigan - started 7 games at defensive end Tony L. Smith, defensive tackle, sophomore, Detroit, Michigan - started 1 game at right defensive tackle Mike Taylor, linebacker, junior, Detroit, Michigan - started 5 games at wide linebacker, 1 game at weak side defensive halfback and 1 game at strong side defensive halfback Professional football Fifteen members of the 1970 team went on to play professional football. They are: Tom Beckman (St.Louis Cardinals, 1972, Memphis Grizzlies, 1974–1975), Thom Darden (Cleveland Browns, 1972–1981), Dan Dierdorf (St. Louis Cardinals, 1971–1983), Glenn Doughty (Baltimore Colts, 1972–1979), Marty Huff (San Francisco 49ers, 1972; Edmonton Eskimos, 1973; Charlotte Hornets, 1974–1975), Mike Keller (Dallas Cowboys, 1972), Reggie McKenzie (Buffalo Bills, 1972–1982; Seattle Seahawks, 1983–1984), Guy Murdock (Houston Oilers, 1974; Chicago Fire/Winds, 1974–1975), Pete Newell (BC Lions, 1971); Bo Rather (Miami Dolphins, 1973, 1978; Chicago Bears, 1974–78); Fritz Seyferth (Calgary Stampeders, 1972); Paul Seymour (Buffalo Bills, 1973–1977), Paul Staroba (Cleveland Browns, 1972; Green Bay Packers, 1973), Billy Taylor (Calgary Stampeders, 1972), and Mike Taylor (New York Jets, 1972–73). Coaching staff Head coach: Bo Schembechler Assistant coaches: Jim Young - defensive coordinatorCoaching staff returns intact The Michigan Daily Sandi Genis September 10, 1971 14 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754407/82 Bentley Historical Library Chuck Stobart - offensive backfield coachCalling 'phony' plays The Michigan Daily Bill Alterman October 8, 1970 6 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754423/334 Bentley Historical Library Jerry Hanlon - offensive line coach Dick Hunter - defensive backfield coach Frank Maloney - defensive line coach George Mans - offensive ends coach Gary Moeller - defensive ends coach Larry Smith - offensive interior line coachMiami motif marks Michigan coaching corps The Michigan Daily September 5, 1969 2 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/78 Bentley Historical Library Tirrel Burton - freshman coach Graduate assistants: Bob Baumgartner, Dennis Brown, Don Busslow, Jeff Green, Mike Hankwitz, Paul Johnson, Jerry Miklos, and Tom WeinmanGraduates aid 'M' freshmen The Michigan Daily Jim Epstein September 15, 1970 6 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754423/158 Bentley Historical Library Trainer: Lindsy McLeanFootball Trainers: Healing the Hobbling The Michigan Daily Doug Kirk September 13, 1970 12 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754423/146 Bentley Historical Library Assistant trainers: Mike Willie, Len Paddock, and Jack Redgren Manager: Neil HillerManagers bask in anonymity The Michigan Daily Terri Fouchey September 13, 1970 14 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754423/148 Bentley Historical Library Assistant managers: Chuck Quebberman, David Fish, Jerry Fine, Gary Johnson, John Levine Statistical leaders Rushing 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Attempts Net yards Yards per attempt Touchdowns Billy Taylor1979114.610 Don Moorhead973683.82Fritz Seyferth863333.96 Passing 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Attempts Completions Interceptions Comp % Yards Yds/Comp TD Don Moorhead19087645.8116713.48 Receiving 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Receptions Yards Yds/Recp TD Long Paul Staroba3551914.8214Glenn Doughty2229813.6014Paul Seymour1319414.9116 Kickoff returns 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Returns Yards Yds/Return TD Long Glenn Doughty711616.6020Preston Henry610417.3020Bo Rather36220.7038 Punt returns 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Returns Yards Yds/Return TD Long Thom Darden181538.5021Bruce Elliott12574.8011Bo Rather14444.0044 References External links 1970 Football Team -- Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan Athletics History Michigan Category:Michigan Wolverines football seasons Michigan Wolverines football