1971 Miami Redskins football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1971 Miami Redskins football Mid-American Conference MAC 7–3 2–3 Bill Mallory 3rd Doug Krause Doug Krause Dick Dougherty Marc Smith Miami Field The 1971 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. In their third season under head coach Bill Mallory, Miami compiled a 7–3 record (2–3 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 207 to 117.1971 Miami (OH) RedHawks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 24, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-oh/1971-schedule.html2005 Miami University Football Media Guide 2005 September 23, 2016 118, 122 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mioh/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/113-150_History.pdf September 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160927063151/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mioh/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/113-150_History.pdf dead The team's defense allowed only 11.7 points per game, which ranked 12th among 128 NCAA University Division football teams. The team's statistical leaders included Stu Showalter with 464 passing yards, Bob Hitchens with 1,157 rushing yards, and John Viher with 251 receiving yards.1971 Miami (OH) RedHawks Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 30, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-oh/1971.html Middle guard Doug Krause won the Miami most valuable player award.2005 Media Guide, p. 149. Krause, Dick Dougherty, and Marc Smith were the team captains.2005 Media Guide, p. 148. Schedule 1971 AP Eastern September 11 10:30 p.m. w y y Pacific (CA) Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 17–10 20,011 https://www.newspapers.com/article/oakland-tribune-redskins-late-td-bops-u/182044394/ Oakland Tribune Redskins' late TD bops UOP September 12, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com September 18 8:00 p.m. w y y Xavier Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, OH 17–7 11,102 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116825820/miami-holds-off-improved-xavier/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Miami holds off improved Xavier September 19, 1971 January 19, 2023 Newspapers.com September 25 7:30 p.m. w y y Dayton Baujan Field Dayton, OH 14–0 7,929 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-miami-tops-dayto/182107032/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Miami tops Dayton September 26, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com October 2 w y Marshall Miami Field Oxford, OH 66–6 12,649 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-marshall-memorizes-mia/181975535/ Dayton Daily News Marshall memorizes Miami's 66–6 October 3, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 l Ohio Miami Field Oxford, OH rivalry 0–3 16,954 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-ohio-u-slips-past-mi/182107140/ The Times Recorder Ohio U. slips past Miami 3–0 October 17, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com October 23 1:30 p.m. l y Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH 7–33 17,787 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade-falcon-attack-shreds-miami/182106066/ The Blade Falcon attack shreds Miami October 24, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com October 30 1:30 p.m. l Toledo 15 Miami Field Oxford, OH 6–45 16,013 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-toledo-cinches-t-bo/182105729/ The Orlando Sentinel Toledo cinches T-Bowl October 31, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com November 6 1:30 p.m. w y Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI 7–6 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-western-michigan-u/182106845/ Battle Creek Enquirer & News Western Michigan upset victim 7–6 November 7, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com November 13 1:30 p.m. w y Kent State Memorial Stadium Kent, OH 30–0 7,963–7,967 Miami smokes Kent Dayton Daily News Jim Ferguson November 14, 1971 2D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92172787/miami-smokes-kent/ Newspapers.com November 20 w y Cincinnati Miami Field Oxford, OH rivalry 43–7 9,123 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-cincinnati-smashed-by/182028567/ The Times Recorder Cincinnati smashed by Miami November 21, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1971 Miami (OH)) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/130802 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 22, 2025 References Miami Category:Miami RedHawks football seasons Miami Redskins football