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American college football season
The 1970 William & Mary Indians football team represented the College of William & Mary as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1970 NCAA University Division football season . Led by Lou Holtz in his second year as head coach, William & Mary finished the season 5–7 overall and 3–1 in conference play, winning the SoCon title. The Indians were invited to the Tangerine Bowl , where they lost to Toledo .[1]
Schedule [ ]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 12 at No. 20 West Virginia * L 7–4332,000
September 18 at Miami (FL) * Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL L 14–36
September 26 Cincinnati * L 10–17
October 3 Ohio Wesleyan * Cary Field Williamsburg, VA W 33–29
October 10 The Citadel Cary Field Williamsburg, VA L 7–16
October 17 at VMI W 24–106,500 [2]
October 24 at Virginia * L 6–3317,800
October 31 Virginia Tech * Cary Field Williamsburg, VA L 14–3511,000 [3]
November 7 Connecticut * Cary Field Williamsburg, VA W 28–15
November 14 at Davidson W 29–28
November 21 at Richmond City Stadium Richmond, VA (rivalry )W 34–33
December 28 vs. No. 15 Toledo * L 12–4015,664
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
NFL Draft [ ]
= Pro Football Hall of Fame
= Canadian Football Hall of Fame
= College Football Hall of Fame
NFL Draft Selections
#
Year
Round
Pick
Overall
Name
Team
Position
1
1971
15
19
383
Andy Giles
Oakland Raiders
Defensive end
References [ ]
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