1970 Humboldt State Lumberjacks football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1970 Humboldt State Lumberjacks football Far Western Conference FWC 5–5 2–2 Bud Van Deren 5th Redwood Bowl The 1970 Humboldt State Lumberjacks football team represented the Humboldt State College—now known as California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt—as a member of the Far Western Conference (FWC) during the 1970 NCAA College Division football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Bud Van Deren, Humboldt State compiled an overall record of 5–5 with a mark of 2–2 in conference play, tying for third place in the FWC. Pioneers Prepare for Jag invasion https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101599582/the-argus/ The Argus Fremont, California November 24, 1970 12 May 10, 2022 Newspapers.com For the season the team was outscored by its opponents 266 to 238. The Lumberjacks played home games at the Redwood Bowl in Arcata, California. Tackle Len Gotshalk received third-team honors on the 1970 Little All-America college football team.A.P.'s Little All-American The Morning News December 10, 1970 42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88983288/aps-little-all-american/ Newspapers.com Schedule September 12 w y Humboldt State alumni Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA 11–7 September 19 w y 1970 Southern Oregon Red Raiders Southern Oregon Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA 38–3 September 26 w y 1970 Lewis & Clark Pioneers Lewis & Clark Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA 27–0 October 3 l y y 1970 Portland State Vikings Portland State Civic Stadium Portland, OR 31–54 October 10 l y UC Davis Toomey Field Davis, CA 21–35 6,500 Final 1970 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (UC Davis) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/108/stats/13329 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 12, 2022 October 17 w San Francisco State Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA 17–7 6,500 Final 1970 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (San Francisco State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/628/stats/13329 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 10, 2022 October 31 l Chico State Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA 0–34 6,000 Final 1970 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Chico State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/95/stats/13329 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 19, 2022 November 7 w Cal State Hayward Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA 37–35 6,400 Final 1970 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Cal State Hayward) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/98/stats/13329 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 16, 2022 November 14 l y y Sacramento State Hornet Stadium Sacramento, CA 15–30 3,000 Final 1970 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Sacramento State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/102/stats/13329 National Collegiate Athletic Association April 26, 2022 November 21 l y y 1970 Santa Clara Broncos Santa Clara Buck Shaw Stadium Santa Clara, CA 41–61 https://issuu.com/hsujacks/docs/2014_fb_media_guide 104 Humboldt State Jacks 2014 Football Media Guide November 18, 2017 November 21, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201121005317/https://issuu.com/hsujacks/docs/2014_fb_media_guide dead Team players in the NFL The following Humboldt State players were selected in the 1971 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1971/draft.htm 1971 NFL Draft October 28, 2017https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/humboldtst/ Humboldt St. Players/Alumni October 28, 2017http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?abbr=H&collegeName=Humboldt+State&abbrFlag=0&type=school Draft History: Humboldt State October 28, 2017 March 5, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180305203014/http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?abbr=H&collegeName=Humboldt+State&abbrFlag=0&type=school dead Player Position Round Overall NFL team Len Gotshalk Tackle – Guard 8 186 Philadelphia Eagles References Humboldt State Category:Humboldt State Lumberjacks football seasons Humboldt State Lumberjacks football