1971 Tangerine Bowl

American college football game December 2025 August 2023 1971 Tangerine Bowl 1971 Richmond Spiders University of Richmond Toledo Rockets University of Toledo 5–5 Southern Conference 11–0 MAC Frank Jones Jack Murphy 14 13 3 0 0 0 0 14 0 14 December 28 Tangerine Bowl Orlando, Florida Chuck Ealey, Toledo (back)Mel Long, Toledo (lineman) Toledo 16,750 Citrus Bowl (game) The 1971 Tangerine Bowl was held on December 28, 1971, at the Tangerine Bowl stadium in Orlando, Florida. The Toledo Rockets of the Mid-American Conference defeated the Richmond Spiders of the Southern Conference by a score of 28–3. The Tangerine Bowl is a former name of what is now called the Citrus Bowl. Heading into the game, Toledo had an unblemished 11–0 record. They were MAC champions and were ranked #14 in the AP Poll. The Toledo Rockets were heavy favorites; they were riding a 34-game winning streak and attempting to finish their third consecutive undefeated and untied season. Their nationally ranked defense, led by All-American Mel Long, helped the Rockets outgain the Spiders 395–138 in total yards.http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/rich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/08-fbguide-history.pdf History & Records University of Richmond 2008 November 26, 2009 November 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121112091709/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/rich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/08-fbguide-history.pdf dead Toledo finished #14 in the season's final AP Poll. Richmond entered with a 5–5 record. They were Southern Conference champions after they defeated William & Mary, 21–19, in the regular season finale to clinch the conference title. The Spiders were appearing in their second-ever postseason bowl game; their first had been the 1968 Tangerine Bowl. Scoring summary UR TOL 1 6:50 UR FG 27 good Keith Clark 3 0 2 TOL Other Fumble recovery in the end zone by Mel Long, George Keim kick good 3 7 2 9:07 TOL 7 80 RushTD Joe Schwartz 1 good George Keim 3 14 4 TOL RushTD Chuck Ealey 1 good George Keim 3 21 4 TOL RushTD Joe Schwartz 3 good George Keim 3 28 3 28 https://www.newspapers.com/image/222755508/?terms=tangerine Tangerine King Toledo: 35 And Counting Bill Clark subscription Orlando Sentinel newspapers.com December 29, 1971 March 11, 2017 References Tangerine Bowl Category:Citrus Bowl (game) Category:Toledo Rockets football bowl games Category:Richmond Spiders football bowl games Tangerine Bowl Tangerine Bowl