The 1970 Bowling Green Falcons football team was an

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team that represented

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in the

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(MAC) during the

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. In their third season under head coach

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, the Falcons compiled a 2–6–1 record (1–4 against MAC opponents) and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 178 to 118. The team's statistical leaders included Vern Wireman with 622 passing yards, Julius Livas with 279 rushing yards, and Bill Pittman with 235 receiving yards.

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Bowling Green Falcons football seasons

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