1970 Texas A&I Javelinas football team

The 1970 Texas A&I Javelinas football team was an American football team that represented the Texas College of Arts and Industries (now known as Texas A&M University–Kingsville) as a member of the Lone Star Conference during the 1970 NAIA Division I football season. In its 17th year under head coach Gil Steinke, the team compiled an 11–1 record (8–1 against conference opponents), won the Lone Star Conference championship, and defeated Wofford in the Champion Bowl to win the NAIA national championship. The team's only setback was a loss to Angelo State.

1970 Texas A&I Javelinas football
NAIA Division I national champion
LSC champion
Champion Bowl, W 38–7 vs. Wofford
ConferenceLone Star Conference
Record11–1 (8–1 LSC)
Head coach
Captains
Home stadiumJavelina Stadium
1970 Lone Star Conference football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 1/7 Texas A&I $^ 8 1 011 1 0
No. NR / T–20 Sam Houston State 7 2 08 2 1
Sul Ross 6 3 07 3 0
Angelo State 6 3 06 4 0
Southwest Texas State 4 5 06 5 0
Howard Payne 4 5 05 5 0
East Texas State 4 5 05 6 0
McMurry 4 5 05 6 0
Tarleton State 1 8 01 8 0
Stephen F. Austin 1 8 01 9 0
  • $ Conference champion
  • ^ – NAIA Division I playoff participant
Rankings from NAIA Division I poll and AP small college poll

The team played its home games at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville, Texas.

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