The 1970 Washington Huskies football team was an American football team that represented the University of Washington in the Pacific-8 Conference during the 1970 NCAA University Division football season. Led by fourteenth-year head coach Jim Owens, the Huskies compiled a 6–4 record (4–3 in Pac-8, tied for second), and outscored their opponents 334 to 216.
The Huskies were led on the field by sophomore quarterback Sonny Sixkiller, who set numerous team records. Fullback Bo Cornell and defensive tackle Tom Failla were the team captains.
This was the final year of a ten-game schedule for Washington; the other seven teams in the Pac-8 played eleven games.
Schedule
Roster
All-conference
NFL draft selections Four UW Huskies were selected in the 1971 NFL draft, which lasted 17 rounds with 442 selections.
Player Position Round Pick Franchise Ernie Janet Guard 2nd 37 San Francisco 49ers Bo Cornell Running back 2nd 40 Cleveland Browns Bruce Jarvis Center 3rd 53 Buffalo Bills Ken Lee Linebacker 8th 204 Detroit Lions = Husky Hall of Fame
References
External links Game program: Washington vs. Washington State at Spokane – November 21, 1970