The 1970 Texas–Arlington Rebels football team was an

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team that represented the

University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or UT Arlington) is a public research university in Arlington, Texas. The university was founded in 1895 and was in the Texas A&M University System for several decades until joining the University of Te ...

in the

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during the

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. In their fifth year under head coach

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, the team compiled an 0–10 record. After the conclusion of the season on December 9, head coach Bearden resigned to take a position as an assistant professor within UTA's physical education department. The 1970 season also marked the final UTA competed as the Rebels before transitioning to the Mavericks for their 1971 season.

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