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The 1970 Boston College Eagles football team represented Boston College as an independent during the 1970 NCAA University Division football season. Led by third-year head coach Joe Yukica, the Eagles compiled a record of 8–2, but were not invited to a bowl game. Boston College played home games at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

ConferenceIndependent
Record8–2
Headcoach
DefensivecoordinatorJohn Petercuskie (2nd season)
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1970 Boston College Eagles football
ConferenceIndependent
Record8–2
Head coach
Defensive coordinatorJohn Petercuskie (2nd season)
CaptainJoseph “Skip” Coppola[1]
Home stadiumAlumni Stadium
Seasons
 1969
1971 
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More information Conf., Overall ...
1970 NCAA University Division independents football records
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 2 Notre Dame  1010
Villanova  920
No. 16 Air Force  930
No. 13 Georgia Tech  930
Boston College  820
No. 19 Houston  830
West Virginia  830
No. 17 Tulane  840
No. 18 Penn State  730
West Texas State  730
Cincinnati  740
Florida State  740
Virginia Tech  560
Syracuse  640
Dayton  541
Pittsburgh  550
Rutgers  550
Utah State  550
Colgate  560
Southern Miss  560
New Mexico State  460
Miami (FL)  380
Northern Illinois  370
Marshall  360
Buffalo  290
Navy  290
Army  191
Xavier  190
Holy Cross  0101
Rankings from AP Poll
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Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 191:55 p.m.at VillanovaW 28–2112,832[2]
September 262:00 p.m.at NavyW 28–1417,411[3]
October 3VMIW 56–315,600[4]
October 10Penn State
  • Alumni Stadium
  • Chestnut Hill, MA
L 3–2825,222[5]
October 243:31 p.m.at No. 7 Air ForceL 10–3538,032[6]
October 311:30 p.m.Army
  • Alumni Stadium
  • Chestnut Hill, MA
W 21–1325,350[7]
November 71:30 p.m.Buffalo
  • Alumni Stadium
  • Chestnut Hill, MA
W 65–1218,727[8]
November 14at PittsburghW 21–620,966[9]
November 21at UMassW 21–1017,200[10]
November 28Holy Cross
  • Alumni Stadium
  • Chestnut Hill, MA (rivalry)
W 54–023,500[11]
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Roster

More information Players, Coaches ...
1970 Boston College Eagles football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
QB 17 Frank Harris Sr
RB 27 Bill Thomas Jr
RB 33 Fred Willis Sr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt
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