| 1970 Saskatchewan Roughriders season | |
|---|---|
| General manager | Ken Preston |
| Head coach | Eagle Keys |
| Home field | Taylor Field |
| Results | |
| Record | 14–2 |
| Division place | 1st, West |
| Playoff finish | Lost West Final |
The 1970 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in first place in the Western Conference with a 14–2–0 record, which still stands as a franchise record for most wins in a single season. The team's winning percentage of 0.875 is also the best since the creation of the Western Interprovincial Football Union in 1936. The Roughriders qualified for the playoffs for the ninth straight season, but lost the West Final three-game series to the Calgary Stampeders. Between regular season and playoffs, Saskatchewan lost only three times at home, all to Calgary, including twice in their playoff series.
Regular season
Season Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan Roughriders | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 369 | 206 | 28 |
| Edmonton Eskimos | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 282 | 287 | 18 |
| Calgary Stampeders | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 293 | 209 | 18 |
| BC Lions | 16 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 295 | 384 | 12 |
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 16 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 184 | 332 | 4 |
Season schedule
| Week | Game | Date | Opponent | Results | Venue | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | Record | ||||||
| 1 | 1 | Tues, July 28 | at BC Lions | W 42–9 | 1–0 | Empire Stadium | 29,152 |
| 1 | 2 | Fri, July 31 | vs. Edmonton Eskimos | W 23–11 | 2–0 | Taylor Field | 13,960 |
| 2 | 3 | Sat, Aug 8 | at Hamilton Tiger-Cats | W 23–22 | 3–0 | Civic Stadium | 25,135 |
| 3 | 4 | Tues, Aug 11 | at Ottawa Rough Riders | W 24–1 | 4–0 | Frank Clair Stadium | 25,192 |
| 4 | 5 | Mon, Aug 17 | vs. Calgary Stampeders | L 0–30 | 4–1 | Taylor Field | 18,553 |
| 5 | 6 | Wed, Aug 26 | at Calgary Stampeders | W 21–17 | 5–1 | McMahon Stadium | 23,616 |
| 5 | 7 | Sun, Aug 30 | vs. Toronto Argonauts | W 36–14 | 6–1 | Taylor Field | 20,179 |
| 6 | 8 | Mon, Sept 7 | vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers | W 30–11 | 7–1 | Taylor Field | 15,433 |
| 7 | 9 | Sat, Sept 12 | at Edmonton Eskimos | L 6–10 | 7–2 | Clarke Stadium | 19,334 |
| 8 | 10 | Fri, Sept 18 | vs. BC Lions | W 23–22 | 8–2 | Taylor Field | 17,535 |
| 9 | 11 | Sun, Sept 27 | at Winnipeg Blue Bombers | W 5–2 | 9–2 | Winnipeg Stadium | 16,528 |
| 10 | 12 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs. Montreal Alouettes | W 29–10 | 10–2 | Taylor Field | 21,708 |
| 11 | 13 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers | W 19–10 | 11–2 | Taylor Field | 15,606 |
| 12 | 14 | Sun, Oct 18 | at Calgary Stampeders | W 21–14 | 12–2 | Clarke Stadium | 23,616 |
| 13 | Bye | ||||||
| 14 | 15 | Wed, Oct 28 | vs. Edmonton Eskimos | W 34–10 | 13–2 | Taylor Field | 10,969 |
| 14 | 16 | Sun, Nov 1 | at BC Lions | W 33–13 | 14–2 | Empire Stadium | 23,738 |
Postseason
Schedule
| Round | Date | Opponent | Results | Venue | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | Record | |||||
| West Final 1 | Sat, Nov 14 | vs. Calgary Stampeders | L 11–28 | 0–1 | Taylor Field | 15,510 |
| West Final 2 | Wed, Nov 18 | at Calgary Stampeders | W 11–3 | 1–1 | McMahon Stadium | 23,616 |
| West Final 3 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs. Calgary Stampeders | L 14–15 | 1–2 | Taylor Field | 18,385 |
References
- ↑ "1970 Regular Season Standings". Archived from the original on 2009-10-06. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
- 1 2 "1970 Schedule | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League". www.cfl.ca. Archived from the original on 10 April 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- 1 2 "1970 Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) - Pro Football Archives".
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