Attendance issues led to the game being relocated to Jones Stadium in Lubbock, Texas, where it was held from 1970–1975.
[1] The first game held at Jones Stadium took place only 47 days after downtown Lubbock was hit by a tornado in 1970.
The AFCA reluctantly dropped the Coaches All-America Game, but continued to bestow All-American honors.
He had carried the ball 19 times for 96 yards for the East Team, but left the game midway in the third quarter with the injury.
San Diego State's Jesse Freitas of the West Team was named most valuable player.