9 in the final AP Poll[1] Quarterback Don Moorhead and middle guard Henry Hill were selected as the team's most valuable players.

In addition, 10 Michigan players received first-team honors on the 1970 All-Big Ten Conference football team.

Big Ten rules in place until 1975 allowed only the team representing the conference in the Rose Bowl to participate in the postseason; additionally, the Big Ten had a "no repeat" rule barring appearances in consecutive Rose Bowls until 1972.

Most key letter winners from the 1969 team did return in 1970, including quarterback Don Moorhead, offensive tackles Dan Dierdorf and Jack Harpring, middle guard Henry Hill, linebacker Marty Huff, wolfman Thom Darden, and running backs Billy Taylor and Glenn Doughty.

Michigan took a 10–0 lead in the first quarter on a 42-yard field goal from Dana Coin and a touchdown pass from Don Moorhead to Billy Taylor covering 29 yards.

Michigan's offense stalled in the second and third quarters, and Arizona closed the gap to one point (10–9) on three Steve Hurley field goals.

Michigan extended the lead in the fourth quarter on a second field goal from Dana Coin and a touchdown run by Lance Scheffler.

Michigan gained only 186 rushing yards and had two drives stall inside Arizona's 25-yard line with no points scored.

[7] In response to coach Schembechler's play calling, the crowd at Michigan Stadium began booing, mostly from the student section, in the third and fourth quarters.

The deficit would have been greater were it not for three interceptions of passes from Washington's highly touted Native American quarterback Sonny Sixkiller.

One week earlier, Texas A&M was beaten by Ohio State, 56–13, but Michigan's offense was unable to move the ball effectively against the Aggies.

[12] Texas A&M, which stunned eventual Southeastern Conference champion LSU 20–18 in Baton Rouge Sept. 19, took a 10–0 lead in the second quarter on a 10-yard touchdown run by Steve Burks and a 21-yard field goal by Pat McDermott.

The offense continued to struggle in the second half, and quarterback Don Moorhead, who completed only three of 16 passes, was booed in the fourth quarter.

"[13] On October 10, 1970, Michigan defeated Purdue, 29–0, before a crowd of 69,022 at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

"[15] On defense, Michigan held Purdue's star running back Otis Armstrong to 11 yards on 14 carries.

At the start of the game, Michigan State marched down the field on a drive back capped by a 42-yard touchdown run by Eric Allen.

Minnesota quarterback Craig Curry came into the game as the Big Ten Conference leader in total offense, and completed 16 of 37 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown.

Michigan intercepted three of Curry' passes, one each by Bruce Elliott, Thom Darden, and Jim Betts.

Michigan jumped to a 21–0 lead on two touchdowns by fullback Fritz Seyferth and one by tailback Preston Henry.

Wisconsin responded with 15 points in the second quarter on a 17-yard pass from Neil Graff to Alan "A-Train" Thompson, an 87-yard punt return for touchdown by Danny Crooks, and a Roger Jaeger field goal.

5 in the AP and UPI polls, defeated Ray Nagel's Iowa Hawkeyes, 55–0, before a crowd of 66,189 at Michigan Stadium.

In his final home game for Michigan, Moorhead also passed Bob Chappuis as the school's all-time leader in total offense.

Michigan tied the game after Jim Betts intercepted a Rex Kern pass and returned it to the Ohio State 18-yard line, setting up a 31-yard field goal by Dana Coin.

Shortly before halftime, and after calling (and being granted) an extra fifth timeout, Ohio State took a 10–3 lead on a 26-yard touchdown pass from Kern to Bruce Jankowski.

[21][22] Midway through the third quarter, Michigan scored on a 13-yard touchdown pass from Don Moorhead to Paul Staroba.

In the fourth quarter, the Buckeyes extended their lead to four points on Fred Schram's second field goal.

"[23] Forced to an air attack, Michigan quarterback Don Moorhead completed 12 of 26 passes for 118 yards.

"[24] Two Michigan players received first-team honors on the 1969 All-America team Thirteen Michigan players received recognition from the AP and/or UPI on the 1970 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Don Moorhead at quarterback (AP-1, UPI-1), Paul Staroba at offensive end (AP-1, UPI-1), Dan Dierdorf at offensive tackle (AP-1, UPI-1), Phil Seymour at defensive end (AP-1, UPI-1), Henry Hill at defensive tackle (AP-1, UPI-1 [tie]), Pete Newell at defensive tackle (AP-1, UPI-1), Reggie McKenzie at guard (AP-2, UPI-1), Marty Huff at linebacker (AP-2, UPI-1), Billy Taylor at halfback (AP-2, UPI-1), Guy Murdock at center (UPI-1 [tie]), Mike Keller at defensive end (UPI-2), Jim Betts at defensive back (UPI-2), and Jack Harpring at tackle (AP-2).

They are: Tom Beckman (St.Louis Cardinals, 1972, Memphis Grizzlies, 1974–1975), Thom Darden (Cleveland Browns, 1972–1981), Dan Dierdorf (St. Louis Cardinals, 1971–1983), Glenn Doughty (Baltimore Colts, 1972–1979), Marty Huff (San Francisco 49ers, 1972; Edmonton Eskimos, 1973; Charlotte Hornets, 1974–1975), Mike Keller (Dallas Cowboys, 1972), Reggie McKenzie (Buffalo Bills, 1972–1982; Seattle Seahawks, 1983–1984), Guy Murdock (Houston Oilers, 1974; Chicago Fire/Winds, 1974–1975), Pete Newell (BC Lions, 1971); Bo Rather (Miami Dolphins, 1973, 1978; Chicago Bears, 1974–78); Fritz Seyferth (Calgary Stampeders, 1972); Paul Seymour (Buffalo Bills, 1973–1977), Paul Staroba (Cleveland Browns, 1972; Green Bay Packers, 1973), Billy Taylor (Calgary Stampeders, 1972), and Mike Taylor (New York Jets, 1972–73).