1970 NAIA Division II football season

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The 1970 NAIA Division II football season, as part of the 1970 college football season in the United States and the 15th season of college football sponsored by the NAIA, was the first season of play of the NAIA's lower division for football. Prior to the season, the NAIA split its football competition into two separate championships: Divisions I and II.

The season was played from August to November 1970 and culminated in the 1970 NAIA Division II Football National Championship, played on December 13, 1970 on the campus of Westminster College in New Castle, Pennsylvania.[1]

Westminster (PA) defeated Anderson (IN) in the championship game, 21–16, to win their first NAIA national title.

Postseason

Semifinals
November 28, 1970
Championship
December 12, 1970
New Castle, PA
           
Edinboro State 7
Westminster (PA)* 20
Westminster (PA)* 21
Anderson (IN) 16
Minot State 14
Anderson (IN)* 20

See also

References

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