The 1970 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1970 Big Ten Conference football season. The team's head coach was Bo Schembechler. The Wolverines played their home games at Michigan Stadium.
William J. "Bill" Berutti, wingback, senior, Franklin, Ohio - started 1 game at fullbackJim Brandstatter, offensive tackle, junior, East Lansing, MichiganThomas J. Coyle, offensive guard, sophomore, Chicago, Illinois - started 8 games at right guardDan Dierdorf, offensive tackle, senior, Canton, Ohio - started all 10 games (9 at right tackle, 1 at left tackle)Glenn Doughty, tailback, junior, Detroit, Michigan - started all 10 games (8 at left halfback, 1 at right halfback and 1 at fullback)Werner W. Hall, offensive guard, senior, Sandusky, Ohio - started 2 games at right guardJack Harpring, offensive tackle, senior, Cincinnati, Ohio - started all 10 games (9 at left tackle, 1 at right tackle)William J. Harris, split end, senior, Mt. Clemens, MichiganWilliam J. Hart, center, sophomore, Rockford, MichiganPreston Henry, wingback, junior, Flint, Michigan - started 1 game at right halfbackThomas A. Huiskens, tight end, junior, Bay City, MichiganTimothy Killian, kicker and offensive guard, senior, Lincoln Park, Michigan - started 2 games at left defensive endJohn R. McBride, quarterback, sophomore, Chicago, IllinoisReggie McKenzie, offensive guard, junior, Highland Park, Michigan - started all 10 games at left guardDon Moorhead, quarterback, senior, South Haven, Michigan - started all 10 games at quarterbackGuy Murdock, center, junior, Barrington, Illinois - started all 10 games at centerThomas S. Nieman, tight end, senior, Evanston, IllinoisMichael Oldham, split end, junior, Cincinnati, Ohio - started 2 games at wide linebackerLance G. Scheffler, tailback, senior, Trenton, Michigan - started 1 game at fullbackGerald F. Schumacher, tight end, sophomore, Chicago, IllinoisFritz Seyferth, fullback, junior, Darien, Connecticut - started 7 games at fullback and 1 game at left halfbackPaul Seymour, tight end, junior, Berkley, Michigan - started all 10 games (9 at tight end, 1 at split end)Paul Staroba, split end, senior, Flint, Michigan - started all 10 games (9 games at split end, 1 at tight end)Billy Taylor, fullback, junior, Barberton, Ohio - started 8 games at right halfback, 1 game at left halfbackTom Beckman, defensive tackle, junior, Chesaning, Michigan - started all 10 games (8 at left defensive tackle and 2 at right defensive end)Jim Betts, safety, senior, Cleveland, Ohio - started all 10 games at safetyAlden J. Carpenter, defensive end, junior, Flint, Michigan - started 2 games at left defensive endDana Coin, kicker and linebacker, junior, Pontiac, MichiganJohn W. Daniels, defensive back, sophomore, Newark, OhioThom Darden, defensive back, junior, Sandusky, Ohio - started 9 games at strong side defensive halfbackGerald Dutcher, defensive back, senior, Corunna, MichiganDonald R. Eaton, defensive back, sophomore, Lancaster, Ohio - started 1 game at wide linebackerBruce N. Elliott, defensive back, junior, Indianapolis, Indiana - started 7 games at weak side defensive halfbackGregory A. Ellis, sophomore, Connersville, IndianaFrank Gusich, wolf, junior, Garfield Heights, Ohio - started all 10 games at cornerbackGregory W. Harrison, defensive back, senior, Jackson, MichiganHenry Hill, middle guard, senior, Detroit, Michigan - started all 10 games at middle guardMarty Huff, linebacker, senior, Toledo, Ohio - started all 10 games at middle linebackerThomas G. Kee, wolf, sophomore, Wheaton, IllinoisMike Keller, defensive end, junior, Grand Rapids, Michigan - started 7 games at right defensive end and 1 game at left defensive tackleRichard McCoy, Jr., defensive tackle, senior, Alliance, OhioEdward M. Moore, linebacker, senior, Youngstown, Ohio - started 2 games at wide linebacker 1 game at left defensive tacklePete Newell, defensive tackle, senior, Park Ridge, Illinois - started 9 games at defensive right tackleBo Rather, defensive back, sophomore, Sandusky, Ohio - started 2 games at weak side defensive halfbackPhilip Seymour, defensive end, senior, Berkley, Michigan - started 7 games at defensive endTony L. Smith, defensive tackle, sophomore, Detroit, Michigan - started 1 game at right defensive tackleClinton Spearman, defensive end, sophomore, Hamilton, OhioMike Taylor, linebacker, junior, Detroit, Michigan - started 5 games at wide linebacker, 1 game at weak side defensive halfback and 1 game at strong side defensive halfbackAwards and honors
All-Americans: Dan Dierdorf, Marty Huff, Henry HillAll-Conference: Phil Seymour, Dan Dierdorf, Guy Murdock, Billy Taylor, Marty Huff, Paul Staroba, Reggie McKenzie, Don Moorhead, Pete Newell, Henry Hill, Thom DardenMost Valuable Player: Henry Hill, Don MoorheadMeyer Morton Award: Jim BettsJohn Maulbetsch Award: Tom CoyleFrederick Matthei Award: Bruce ElliottArthur Robinson Scholarship Award: John HarpringFifteen members of the 1970 team went on to play professional football. They are: Tom Beckman (St.Louis Cardinals, 1972, Memphis Grizzlies, 1974-1975), Thom Darden (Cleveland Browns, 1972-1981), Dan Dierdorf (St. Louis Cardinals, 1971-1983), Glenn Doughty (Baltimore Colts, 1972-1979), Marty Huff (San Francisco 49ers, 1972; Edmonton Eskimos, 1973; Charlotte Hornets, 1974-1975), Mike Keller (Dallas Cowboys, 1972), Reggie McKenzie (Buffalo Bills, 1972-1982; Seattle Seahawks, 1983-1984), Guy Murdock (Houston Oilers, 1974; Chicago Fire/Winds, 1974-1975), Pete Newell (BC Lions, 1971); Bo Rather (Miami Dolphins, 1973, 1978; Chicago Bears, 1974-78); Fritz Seyferth (Calgary Stampeders, 1972); Paul Seymour (Buffalo Bills, 1973-1977), Paul Staroba (Cleveland Browns, 1972; Green Bay Packers, 1973), Billy Taylor (Calgary Stampeders, 1972), and Mike Taylor (New York Jets, 1972-73).
Head coach: Bo SchembechlerAssistant coaches: Tirrel Burton, Jerry Hanlon, Dick Hunter, Frank Maloney, George Mans, Gary Moeller, Larry Smith, Chuck Stobart, Jim YoungTrainer: Lindsy McLeanManager: Neil Hiller 