1971 Arizona Wildcats football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1971 Arizona Wildcats football Western Athletic Conference WAC 5–6 3–3 Bob Weber 3rd Arizona Stadium The 1971 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. In their third season under head coach Bob Weber, the Wildcats compiled a 5–6 record (3–3 against WAC opponents), finished in third place in the WAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 232 to 191.1971 Arizona Wildcats Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 6, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arizona/1971-schedule.htmlArizona Football 2016 Media Guide University of Arizona September 6, 2016 106 2016 http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/arizona.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/8/24/2016_Arizona_FB_Media_Guide.pdf September 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160921192006/http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/arizona.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/8/24/2016_Arizona_FB_Media_Guide.pdf dead The team played its home games in Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. The team's statistical leaders included Bill Demory with 1,384 passing yards, Bob McCall with 525 rushing yards, and Charlie McKee with 854 receiving yards.1971 Arizona Wildcats Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 6, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arizona/1971.html This was the first season in which Arizona played eleven regular season games, as the NCAA announced plans to expand the regular season.Arizona to play eleven regular season football games this fall Arizona Daily Star June 8, 1971 Schedule 1971 AP y y September 18 at Washington State<ncg> Joe Albi Stadium Spokane, WA W 39–28 13,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-washington-state-fa/155510774/ The Spokesman-Review Washington State falls to Arizona 39–28 as Roof collapses in final period at Albi September 19, 1971 September 17, 2024 Newspapers.com September 25 at UTEP Sun Bowl El Paso, TX W 14–6 20,520 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal-arizona-defeat-utep/155510902/ Albuquerque Journal Arizona defeat UTEP September 26, 1971 September 17, 2024 Newspapers.com October 2 Texas Tech<ncg> Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ L 10–13 31,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-odessa-american-texas-tech-defense-h/155511000/ The Odessa American Texas Tech defense halts Arizona offense for win October 3, 1971 September 17, 2024 Newspapers.com October 9 at Wyoming War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY L 3–14 19,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/el-paso-times-wyoming-surprises-arizona/155511093/ The El Paso Times Wyoming surprises Arizona 14–3 October 10, 1971 September 17, 2024 Newspapers.com October 16 UCLA<ncg> Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ L 12–28 37,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-ucla-collects-in-281/155511215/ The Sacramento Bee UCLA collects in 28–12 win; Arizona is lifeless October 17, 1971 September 17, 2024 Newspapers.com October 23 Utah Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ W 14–3 31,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-wallace-fuels-u-of/155511378/ The Arizona Republic Wallace fuels U of A October 24, 1971 September 17, 2024 Newspapers.com October 30 New Mexico Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ (rivalry) L 28–34 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/longview-news-journal-new-mexico-trips-a/155510052/ Longview News-Journal New Mexico trips Arizona October 31, 1971 September 17, 2024 Newspapers.com November 6 Oregon State<ncg> Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ W 34–22 31,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-ua-offense-outdistanc/155511519/ The Arizona Daily Star UA offense outdistances Beavers, 34–22 November 7, 1971 September 17, 2024 Newspapers.com November 13 at BYU Cougar Stadium Provo, UT W 27–14 27,109 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-record-pass-play-pa/155511641/ The Spokesman-Review Record pass play paces Arizona win over BYU November 14, 1971 September 17, 2024 Newspapers.com November 20 at San Diego State<ncg> San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA L 10–39 21,681 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-sipes-2-td-passes-le/8400966/ The Arizona Daily Star Sipe's 2 TD passes leave UA stunned, 39–10 November 14, 1971 September 17, 2024 Newspapers.com November 27 at No. 9 Arizona State Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ (rivalry) L 0–31 50,370 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lincoln-star-arizona-state-romps/155505393/ The Lincoln Star Arizona State romps November 28, 1971 September 17, 2024 Newspapers.com 1971 NCAA Football Statistics (Arizona) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/130579 National Collegiate Athletic Association September 16, 2024 Game summaries at Washington State 1971 Washington State Cougars football team Arizona started the season strong with a win over Washington State, their first road win since 1968 when they defeated Utah, and broke a nine-game road losing streak dating back to that season.Wildcats defeat WSU, finally win on road Arizona Daily Star September 19, 1971 at Arizona State Territorial Cup Arizona Wildcats 2; text-align:center; collapsed Arizona Wildcats (5–5) at #9 Arizona State Sun Devils (9–1) November 27 Arizona 0 0 0 0 Arizona St 10 21 0 0 Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona 50,370 In the season finale at Arizona State, the Wildcats never stood a chance against the Sun Devils, and were shut out.Devils shut out Wildcats, 31–0 The Arizona Republic November 28, 1971 As of 2021, this remains Arizona State's most recent shutout victory over the Wildcats in Tempe. Personnel 1971 Arizona Wildcats y Bill Demory QB Bob Weber References External links Game program: Arizona vs. Washington State at Spokane – September 18, 1971 Arizona Category:Arizona Wildcats football seasons Arizona Wildcats football