1971 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1971 Texas Tech Red Raiders football Double T Original.png 150 Southwest Conference SWC 4–7 2–5 Jim Carlen 2nd No-huddle option Richard Bell 2nd 4–3 Jones Stadium The 1971 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team represented Texas Tech University in the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. In their second season under head coach Jim Carlen, the Red Raiders compiled a 4–7 record (2–5 against conference opponents), finished in seventh place in the SWC, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 138 to 131.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas-tech/1971-schedule.html 1971 Texas Tech Red Raiders Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 27, 2017Texas Tech Football 2017 Media Guide 2017 Texas Tech University 98 https://issuu.com/techathletics/docs/2017_texas_tech_football_media_guid September 27, 2017 The team's statistical leaders included Jimmy Carmichael with 423 passing yards, Doug McCutchen with 548 rushing yards, and Johnny Odom with 242 receiving yards.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas-tech/1971.html 1971 Texas Tech Red Raiders Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 27, 20172017 Media Guide, p. 158. The team played its home games at Clifford B. & Audrey Jones Stadium. Schedule 1971 AP September 11 l y y Tulane Tulane Stadium [New Orleans, LA 9–15 21,738 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87158061/tulane-stops-late-raider-drive-159/ Corpus Christi Caller-Times Tulane stops late Raider drive, 15–9 September 12, 1971 October 15, 2021 Newspapers.com September 18 l y New Mexico Jones Stadium Lubbock, TX 10–13 37,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-raiders-shocked/155509342/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Raiders shocked September 19, 1971 September 17, 2024 Newspapers.com September 25 l y Texas 3 Memorial Stadium Austin, TX rivalry 0–28 76,639 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-odessa-american-texas-slams-red-raid/168929611/ The Odessa American Texas slams Red Raiders, 28–0 September 26, 1971 March 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 2 w y y Arizona Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 13–6 31,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-odessa-american-texas-tech-defense-h/155511000/ The Odessa American Texas Tech defense halts Arizona offense for win October 3, 1971 September 17, 2024 Newspapers.com October 9 w Texas A&M Jones Stadium Lubbock, TX rivalry 28–7 44,380 https://www.newspapers.com/article/del-rio-news-herald-raiders-crush-aggies/168994610/ Del Rio News Herald Raiders crush Aggies, 28–7 October 10, 1971 March 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 w y Boston College Jones Stadium Lubbock, TX 14–6 32,480 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orange-leader-red-raiders-nip-eagles/168997017/ The Orange Leader Red Raiders nip Eagles October 17, 1971 March 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 23 l y SMU Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX 17–18 26,681 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-mustangs-nip-ra/168995899/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Mustangs nip Raiders 18–17 October 24, 1971 March 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 30 l y Rice Jones Stadium Lubbock, TX 7–9 38,340 https://www.newspapers.com/article/san-angelo-standard-times-rice-surprises/168996708/ San Angelo Standard-Times Rice surprises Red Raiders, 9–7 October 31, 1971 March 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 6 l y TCU Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX rivalry 6–17 22,138 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-tcu-gains-win-for-pittman-17/168993572/ The Shreveport Times TCU gains win for Pittman, 17–6 November 7, 1971 March 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 13 w Baylor Jones Stadium Lubbock, TX rivalry 27–0 32,169 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-soph-quarterback-lead/168997203/ The Birmingham News Soph quarterback leads Texas Tech over Baylor November 14, 1971 March 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 20 l y Arkansas 17 Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR rivalry 0–15 43,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orange-leader-nelson-saint-pace-ark/168992439/ The Orange Leader Nelson, Saint pace Arkansas' 15–0 win November 21, 1971 March 27, 2025 Newspapers.com 1971–72 NCAA Statistics (Texas Tech) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/130962 National Collegiate Athletic Association March 27, 2025 References Texas Tech Category:Texas Tech Red Raiders football seasons Texas Tech Red Raiders football