1971 Temple Owls football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1971 Temple Owls football Independent 6–2–1 Wayne Hardin 2nd Temple Stadium The 1971 Temple Owls football team was an American football team that represented Temple University as an independent during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. In its second season under head coach Wayne Hardin, the team compiled a 6–2–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 248 to 136.1971 Temple Owls Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 27, 2020 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/temple/1971-schedule.html The team played its home games at Temple Stadium in Philadelphia. The team's statistical leaders included Doug Shobert with 1,513 passing yards, Paul Loughran with 468 rushing yards and 48 points scored, and Randy Grossman with 473 receiving yards, and Henry Hynoski with 60 points scored.1971 Temple Owls Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 27, 2020 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/temple/1971.html Schedule 1971 small college AP Eastern y y y September 18 Boston College Temple Stadium Philadelphia, PA L 3-17 13,000 Boston College Spoils Temple Opener, Wins 17-3 The Philadelphia Inquirer September 19, 1971 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113554267/boston-college-spoils-temple-opener/ Newspapers.com October 2 Boston University Temple Stadium Philadelphia, PA W 34-10 6,000 Loughran Scores 3, Temple Romps, 34-10 The Philadelphia Inquirer Mark Heisler October 3, 1971 D1, D9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113554734/loughran-scores-3-temple-romps-34-10/ Newspapers.com Final 1971 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Boston University) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/68/stats/12713 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 26, 2022 October 9 at Connecticut Memorial Stadium Storrs, CT W 38-0 10,071 Versatile Temple Outclasses UConn In 38-0 Slaughter The Hartford Courant Woody Anderson October 10, 1971 3C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113554832/versatile-temple-outclasses-uconn-in/ Newspapers.com October 16 8:00 p.m. Xavier Temple Stadium Philadelphia, PA W 38-0 Temple Breezes As Shobert Stars The Philadelphia Inquirer Mark Heisler October 17, 1971 D1, D14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113554148/temple-breezes-as-shobert-stars/ Newspapers.com October 23 at West Virginia Mountaineer Field Morgantown, WV L 33-43 25,000 Speed gives WVU edge The Dominion News October 24, 1971 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113554970/speed-gives-wvu-edge/ Newspapers.com October 30 at No. 1 Delaware Delaware Stadium Newark, DE W 32-27 22,582 Temple Stuns Delaware on Two Late TDs 1D The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Mark Heisler October 31, 1971 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38546065/temple_stuns_delaware_on_two_late_tds/ Newspapers.com November 6 at Rhode Island Meade Stadium Kingston, RI W 40-13 November 13 William & Mary Temple Stadium Philadelphia, PA W 17-13 12,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-shobert-sparks/139365372/ The Philadelphia Inquirer Shobert sparks Temple November 14, 1970 January 22, 2024 Newspapers.com November 20 1:30 p.m. Villanova Temple Stadium Philadelphia, PA (Mayor's Cup) T 13-13 17,847 Villanova Ties Temple on Holland FG The Philadelphia Inquirer November 21, 1971 1D, 10D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113553830/villanova-ties-temple-on-holland-fg/ Newspapers.com References Temple Category:Temple Owls football seasons Temple Owls football