The 1971 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University as an independent during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Joe Paterno, the Nittany Lions compiled a record of 11–1 and defeated Texas in the Cotton Bowl Classic. Penn State played home games at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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Game summaries Air Force Alberto Vitiello, a junior college transfer, kicked a 22-yard field goal with four minutes to help Penn State escape with a 16–14 victory over Air Force.
"Penn State Edges Air Force on Field Goal." Palm Beach Post. 1971 Oct 3.
Tennessee
Roster
NFL draft Four Nittany Lions were selected in the 1972 NFL draft.
Round Pick Overall Name Position Team 1st 13 13 Franco Harris Running back Pittsburgh Steelers 2nd 22 48 Lydell Mitchell Running back Baltimore Colts 4th 15 93 Charles Zapiec Linebacker Dallas Cowboys 5th 13 117 Bob Parsons Punter Chicago Bears
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