1971 Bucknell Bison football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1971 Bucknell Bison football Independent 5–5 Fred Prender 3rd Joe DiOrio John Klenovic Memorial Stadium The 1971 Bucknell Bison football team was an American football team that represented Bucknell University as an independent during the 1971 NCAA College Division football season. In their third year under head coach Fred Prender, the Bison compiled a 5–5 record.2019 Bucknell Football Media Guide Year-by-Year Results Bucknell University Lewisburg, Pa. 138 June 20, 2020 https://issuu.com/bucknellathletics/docs/2019_bucknell_football_media_guide Joe DiOrio and John Klenovic were the team captains.2019 Bucknell Football Media Guide Captains Bucknell University Lewisburg, Pa. 121 June 20, 2020 https://issuu.com/bucknellathletics/docs/2019_bucknell_football_media_guide Bucknell played its home games at Memorial Stadium on the university campus in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Schedule 1971 small college AP ^ Parents Weekend y y September 18 The Citadel Memorial Stadium Lewisburg, PA L 35 38 6,000 Citadel Defeats Bucknell Associated Press September 19, 1971 12A The Times and Democrat Orangeburg, S.C. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70817118/1971-bucknell-citadel/ September 25 @ Vermont Centennial Field Burlington, VT W 10 6 7,200–7,500 Victory Snatched from UVM in Final 54 Seconds, 10-6 Don Fillion September 27, 1971 10 The Burlington Free Press Burlington, Vt. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14657169/ Final 1971 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Vermont) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/738/stats/12713 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 2, 2024 October 2 @ 1971 Gettysburg Bullets Gettysburg Musselman Stadium Gettysburg, PA W 14 13 1,406 Bucknell's Quick TDs Nip Gettysburg, 14-13 Associated Press October 3, 1971 3D The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70826019/1971-bucknell-gettysburg/ October 9 Davidson<hc> Memorial Stadium Lewisburg, PA L 8 20 8,600 Davidson Halts Bucknell, 20-8, with Defense October 10, 1971 9D The Charlotte Observer Charlotte, N.C. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70826747/1971-bucknell-davidson/ October 16 1971 Washington and Lee Generals Washington & Lee Wilson Field Lexington, VA W 27 0 3,800 Bucknell Raps W&L by 27-0 Associated Press October 17, 1971 D3 Daily Press Newport News, Va. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70831872/1971-bucknell-wl/ October 23 @ Lafayette Fisher Field Easton, PA W 33 0 10,000–11,500 Bucknell Zips Leopards 33-0 Paul Reinhard October 24, 1971 C1 Sunday Call-Chronicle Allentown, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70834506/1971-bucknell-lafayette/ Final 1971 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Lafayette) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/342/stats/12713 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 16, 2024 October 30 Rutgers^ Memorial Stadium Lewisburg, PA W 14 13 10,400 Bisons Bull Past Rutgers John Bruns October 31, 1971 A1 The Sunday Home News New Brunswick, N.J. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70837754/1971-bucknell-rutgers/ November 6 @ Colgate<ncg> Andy Kerr Stadium Hamilton, NY L 24 47 5,000 Sophomores Star in Colgate Romp United Press International The New York Times New York, N.Y. November 7, 1971 S3 November 13 Lehigh Memorial Stadium Lewisburg, PA L 0 23 7,500 Lehigh Pounds Bucknell 23-0 -- First Blanking for Bisons Terry Larimer November 14, 1971 C1 Sunday Call-Chronicle Allentown, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70841782/1971-bucknell-lehigh/ Attendance figure in Bucknell Beaten by Lehigh, 23-0 November 14, 1971 7D The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. November 20 #1 Delaware Memorial Stadium Lewisburg, PA L 0 46 7,800 Nixon Didn't Call, but Hens Still No. 1 Ray Finocchiaro November 21, 1971 41 Evening Journal Wilmington, Del. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70845420/1971-bucknell-delaware/ Attendance figure in Blue Hens Blank Bison November 21, 1971 18 The Daily Item Sunbury, Pa. Final 1971 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Bucknell) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/83/stats/12713 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 14, 2024 References Bucknell Category:Bucknell Bison football seasons Bucknell Bison football