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Opelika Football Team History

Opelika Bulldogs

Opelika High School

1700 LaFayette Pkwy. Opelika, AL 36801
Stadium: Bulldog Stadium
Colors: Red, Black & White
Coach: Larry Gore

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1917 <-- 1969 <- 1970 -> 1971 --> 2024

1970 Season Highlights

Larry Gore enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Opelika.

1970 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 4	vs. Handley	24	0	W
Fri., Sep. 18	vs. Lanett	0	41	L
Fri., Sep. 25	@ Valley	0	25	L
Fri., Oct. 2	vs. Benjamin Russell	7	21	L
Fri., Oct. 9	@ Eufaula	34	3	W
Fri., Oct. 16	vs. Tallassee	20	7	W
Sat., Oct. 24	vs. Russell County	34	6	W
Fri., Oct. 30	@ Central Phenix City	20	13	W
Fri., Nov. 6	@ Selma	18	49	L
Fri., Nov. 13	@ Auburn	7	24	L

1970 Season Totals
Record	5-5
Points Scored	164
Scoring Average	16.4
Points Allowed	189
Defense Average	18.9
Opponents Record	49-51 -3
Home Record	3-2
Away Record	2-3

1970 Class 4A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Opelika was not ranked.

1970 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Opelika Players on File.

1970 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Opelika Players on File.

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