American college football season
The 1970 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Eight Conference during the 1970 NCAA University Division football season . In their fourth and final season under head coach Pepper Rodgers , the Jayhawks compiled a 5–6 record (2–5 against conference opponents), tied for sixth place in the Big Eight Conference, and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 277 to 270.[ 1] [ 2] They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas , where artificial turf was installed.
The team's statistical leaders included Dan Heck with 1,169 passing yards, John Riggins with 1,131 rushing yards and Ron Jessie with 308 receiving yards.[ 3] Larry Brown was the team captain.[ 2]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance September 12 Washington State * W 48–3131,971–34,000
September 19 Texas Tech * Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS L 0–2336,355–38,700
September 26 at Syracuse * W 31–1420,643–25,000
October 3 New Mexico * Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS W 49–2339,094–41,000
October 10 at Kansas State W 21–1541,070
October 17 No. 5 Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS (rivalry ) L 20–4146,500–50,200
October 24 Iowa State Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS W 24–1035,837–37,750
October 31 at Oklahoma State L 7–1933,488–35,000
November 7 at Colorado L 29–4537,250–38,445
November 14 Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS L 24–2836,820
November 21 at Missouri L 17–2857,521
*Non-conference game HomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
1970 Kansas Jayhawks football team roster
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