1971 Memphis State Tigers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1971 Memphis State Tigers football Missouri Valley Conference MVC 5–6 4–1 Billy J. Murphy 14th Memphis Memorial Stadium MVC championPasadena Bowl champion Pasadena Bowl W 28–9 vs. San Jose State The 1971 Memphis State Tigers football team represented Memphis State University (now known as the University of Memphis) as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. In its 14th and final season under head coach Billy J. Murphy, the team compiled an overall record of 5–6 record with a mark of 4–1 in conference play, winning he MVC title. Truthful Tulsa 2nd in MVC https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116831389/the-austin-american/ The Austin American Austin, Texas Associated Press November 29, 1971 25 January 19, 2023 Newspapers.com Memphis State defeated San Jose State in the Pasadena Bowl, and outscored all opponents by a total of 255 to 202.1971 Memphis Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 16, 2020 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/memphis/1971-schedule.htmlMemphis Football 2019 Media Guide University of Memphis 270 August 16, 2020 https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/gotigersgo.com/documents/2019/7/24/19_Memphis_FB_Media_Guide_Website.pdf November 17, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201117041826/https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/gotigersgo.com/documents/2019/7/24/19_Memphis_FB_Media_Guide_Website.pdf dead The team played its home games at Memphis Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. The team's statistical leaders included John Robison with 496 passing yards, Paul Gowen with 644 rushing yards and Paul Gowen with 42 points scored, and Stan Davis with 509 receiving yards.1971 Memphis Tigers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 16, 2020 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/memphis/1971.html Schedule 1971 AP Central y y y September 11 West Texas State Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN W 30–0 21,412 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120814244/memphis-state-cruises-300/ The Tennessean Memphis State cruises 30–0 September 12, 1971 March 13, 2023 Newspapers.com September 18 7:30 p.m. Ole Miss<ncg> Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN (rivalry) L 21–49 50,164 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-ole-miss-waltzes-a/133883489/ The Commercial Appeal Ole Miss waltzes across Tiger rug September 19, 1971 October 22, 2023 Newspapers.com October 2 South Carolina<ncg> Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN L 3–7 20,666 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-advance-gamecocks-defense/139437553/ The Lynchburg News Gamecocks' defense proves frustrating October 3, 1971 January 23, 2024 Newspapers.com October 9 Louisville Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN (rivalry) L 20–26 20,559 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-louisville-edges-memphi/182031842/ The Miami Herald Louisville edges Memphis State October 10, 1971 September 29, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 2:30 p.m. at Utah State<ncg> Romney Stadium Logan, UT L 6–7 5,041 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-journal-utah-state-squeeks-pa/182029850/ The Herald-Journal Utah State squeeks past Memphis State October 17, 1971 September 29, 2025 Newspapers.com October 23 Southern MissDesignated conference game Valley Has 'New Look' https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116834389/denton-record-chronicle/ Denton Record-Chronicle Denton, Texas Associated Press September 16, 1971 14C January 19, 2023 Newspapers.com n designated Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN (rivalry) W 27–12 19,494 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74206397/usm-has-bad-night-as-tigers-roll-2712 The Clarion-Ledger USM has bad night as Tigers roll 27–12 October 24, 1971 March 23, 2021 Newspapers.com October 30 1:00 p.m. at Cincinnati Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH (rivalry) W 45–21 17,020 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-houston-post-memphis-state-wins/182028338/ The Houston Post Memphis State wins October 31, 1971 September 29, 2025 Newspapers.com November 6 No. 19 Houston<ncg><hc> Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN L 7–35 10,132 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat-houston-defeats-mem/170044973/ Tallahassee Democrat Houston defeats Mem. St. 35–7 November 7, 1971 April 10, 2025 Newspapers.com November 13 North Texas State Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN W 47–8 13,788 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88111069/tigers-cap-mvc-title-head-for-pasadena/ The Jackson Sun Tigers cap MVC title; Head for Pasadena Bowl November 14, 1971 October 31, 2021 Newspapers.com November 20 Kansas State<ncg> Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN L 21–28 17,234 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-wildcats-ease-by-mem/182032050/ The Macon Telegraph & News Wildcats ease by Memphis November 21, 1971 September 29, 2025 Newspapers.com December 18 vs San Jose State<ncg> Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA (Pasadena Bowl) W 28–9 15,244 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=rMleAAAAIBAJ&sjid=eDIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5343%2C4857223 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press Memphis State takes 28-9 win over San Jose State December 19, 1971 17 Schedule/Results (1971 Memphis State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/130801 NCAA Statistics National Collegiate Athletic Association May 28, 2025 Notes n References Memphis State Category:Memphis Tigers football seasons Category:Missouri Valley Conference football champion seasons Memphis State Tigers football