1971 Clemson Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1971 Clemson Tigers football Atlantic Coast Conference ACC 5–6 4–2 Hootie Ingram 2nd Larry Hefner John McMakin Memorial Stadium The 1971 Clemson Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Clemson University in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. In its second season under head coach Hootie Ingram, the team compiled a 5–6 record (4–2 against conference opponents), finished second in the ACC, and was outscored by a total of 202 to 155.2016 Media Guide https://issuu.com/clemsontigers/docs/2016_guide clemsontigers.com Clemson Athletics June 23, 2017 200–208 PDF 20161971 Clemson Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/1971-schedule.html Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. Larry Hefner and end John McMakin were the team captains. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Tommy Kendrick with 1,040 passing yards, running back Rick Gilstrap with 514 rushing yards, Don Kelley with 505 receiving yards, and John McMakin with 30 points scored (5 touchdowns).1971 Clemson Tigers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/1971.html Newspapers.com Two Clemson players were selected by the Associated Press as first-team players on the 1971 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team: offensive end John McMakin, defensive end Wayne Baker, and linebacker Larry Hefner.UNC Places Nine Men On All ACC Team The Asheville (NC) Citizen November 25, 1971 54 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7208333/unc_places_nine_men_on_allacc_team/ Schedule 1971 AP Eastern y y y September 11 1:30 p.m. Kentucky<ncg> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC L 10–13 34,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-kirk-kick-in-four/133873797/ The Charlotte Observer Kirk kick in fourth kills Tigers September 12, 1971 October 22, 2023 Newspapers.com September 25 1:30 p.m. No. 14 Georgia<ncg> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC (rivalry) L 0–28 38,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-georgia-wallops-clem/133885601/ The Palm Beach Post-Times Georgia wallops Clemson September 26, 1971 October 22, 2023 Newspapers.com October 2 2:00 p.m. at Georgia Tech<ncg> Grant Field Atlanta, GA (rivalry) L 14–24 50,239 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-mcashan-directs-t/139416332/ The Charlotte Observer McAshan directs Tech past Clemson, 24–14 October 3, 1971 January 23, 2024 Newspapers.com October 9 2:00 p.m. vs No. 14 Duke Foreman Field Norfolk, VA (Oyster Bowl) W 3–0 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press-clemson-stuns-duke-30/139416471/ Daily Press Clemson stuns Duke, 3–0 October 10, 1971 January 23, 2024 Newspapers.com October 16 1:30 p.m. vs Virginia City Stadium Richmond, VA (Tobacco Bowl) W 35–15 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-tigers-on-a-tea/139416588/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Tigers on a tear, roll over Virginia October 7, 1971 January 23, 2024 Newspapers.com October 23 1:30 p.m. at No. 5 Auburn<ncg> Cliff Hare Stadium Auburn, AL (rivalry) L 13–35 55,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-auburn-closes-doo/133884624/ The Charlotte Observer Auburn closes door on scrappy Clemson October 24, 1971 October 22, 2023 Newspapers.com October 30 1:30 p.m. Wake Forest<hc> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 10–9 34,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-and-democrat-sieglers-toe-lif/139416742/ The Times and Democrat Siegler's toe lifts Clemson October 31, 1971 January 23, 2024 Newspapers.com November 6 1:30 p.m. at North Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC L 13–26 45,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-north-carolina-pre/139415868/ The Commercial Appeal North Carolina prevails on Craven's field goals November 7, 1971 January 23, 2024 Newspapers.com November 13 1:30 p.m. Maryland Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 20–14 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-clemson-triumphs/139416878/ Winston-Salem Journal & Sentinel Clemson triumphs, can tie for title November 14, 1971 January 23, 2024 Newspapers.com November 20 1:30 p.m. NC State Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC (rivalry) L 23–31 28,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-state-stuns-clemso/139417066/ Florence Morning News State stuns Clemson, 31–23 November 21, 1971 January 23, 2024 Newspapers.com November 27 1:30 p.m. at South Carolina<ncg> Carolina Stadium Columbia, SC (rivalry) W 17–7 57,242 Savage Tigers Slash Gamecocks Before Record 57,242 Crowd The Greenville News Dan Foster November 28, 1971 1A, 2C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36784667/savage_tigers_slash_gamecocks_before/ Newspapers.com Clemson Football Media Guide - 1971 https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/fball_media/65/ Clemson University 1971 2 November 9, 2023 References Clemson Category:Clemson Tigers football seasons Clemson Tigers football