1970 Memphis State Tigers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1970 Memphis State Tigers football Missouri Valley Conference MVC 6–4 2–2 Billy J. Murphy 13th Memphis Memorial Stadium The 1970 Memphis State Tigers football team represented Memphis State University (now known as the University of Memphis) as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) during the 1970 NCAA University Division football season. In its 13th season under head coach Billy J. Murphy, the team compiled a 6–4 record (2–2 against conference opponents), finished in third place out of five teams in the MVC, and outscored opponents by a total of 227 to 184.1970 Memphis Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 16, 2020 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/memphis/1970-schedule.htmlMemphis Football 2019 Media Guide University of Memphis 270 August 16, 2020 https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/gotigersgo.com/documents/2019/7/24/19_Memphis_FB_Media_Guide_Website.pdf November 17, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201117041826/https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/gotigersgo.com/documents/2019/7/24/19_Memphis_FB_Media_Guide_Website.pdf dead The team played its home games at Memphis Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. The team's statistical leaders included Rick Strawbridge with 557 passing yards, Paul Gowen with 868 rushing yards, Bill Wright with 206 receiving yards, and Jay McCoy with 54 points scored.1970 Memphis Tigers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 16, 2020 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/memphis/1970.html Schedule 1970 AP Central y y y September 19 7:30 p.m. No. 5 Ole Miss<ncg> Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN (rivalry) L 13–47 50,164 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-anxious-moments-di/133869669/ The Commercial Appeal Anxious moments did not linger September 20, 1970 October 22, 2023 Newspapers.com September 26 12:30 p.m. at Virginia Tech<ncg> Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA W 21–20 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90579734/mccoys-borrowed-toe-saves-memphis-state/ The Commercial Appeal McCoy's borrowed toe saves Memphis State September 27, 1970 December 14, 2021 Newspapers.com October 3 1:30 p.m. at Tulsa Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK L 12–27 17,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/times-record-hurricane-stuns-memphis-sta/182609490/ Southwest Times Record Hurricane stuns Memphis State October 4, 1970 October 8, 2025 Newspapers.com October 17 Florida State<ncg> Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN W 16–12 29,047 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pensacola-news-journal-memphis-state/182558961/ The Pensacola News-Journal Memphis State scores over Seminoles, 16–12 October 18, 1970 October 8, 2025 Newspapers.com October 24 7:30 p.m. at North Texas State<ncg> Fouts Field Denton, TX W 28–8 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88114660/nt-falls-to-tigers/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram NT falls to Tigers October 25, 1970 October 31, 2021 Newspapers.com October 31 Southern Miss<ncg> Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN (Black and Blue Bowl) W 33–0 24,468 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74188455/ The Jackson Sun Tigers spook unsuspecting Southerners November 1, 1970 March 23, 2021 Newspapers.com November 7 6:00 p.m. at Louisville Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY (rivalry) L 27–40 22,657 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-cards-romp-over-tigers/182609063/ The Tennessean Cards romp over Tigers November 8, 1970 October 8, 2025 Newspapers.com November 14 Wichita State Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN W 51–6 5,181 McCoy, Shelly Unite for 6 TDs as Memphis State Routs Wichita The Courier-Journal November 15, 1970 C4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57849350/mccoy-shelly-unite-for-6-tds-as/ Newspapers.com November 21 Utah State<ncg> Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN L 12–15 13,136 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-news-sentinel-memphis-stat/182557306/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Memphis State dealt 15–12 loss November 22, 1970 October 8, 2025 Newspapers.com November 28 Cincinnati<ncg> Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN (rivalry) W 14–10 8,734 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-memphis-state-tips-cincy/182559783/ The Tennessean Memphis State tips Cincy on fourth period aerial November 29, 1970 October 7, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1970 Memphis State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/296599 NCAA Statistics National Collegiate Athletic Association May 28, 2025 References Memphis State Category:Memphis Tigers football seasons Memphis State Tigers football