The 1971 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. The Tigers offense scored 335 points while the defense allowed 182 points. SEC Champion Alabama handed Auburn their only conference loss of the year. Pat Sullivan won the Heisman Trophy.
In the Iron Bowl, both teams entered the regular season finale undefeated: Auburn lost to Alabama, 31–7. On New Year's Day, the Tigers lost to Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl, 40–22.
Schedule
2005 Auburn Tigers Football Media Guide, Auburn University Athletic Department, Auburn, Alabama, pp. 142–142, 180 (2005). Retrieved August 19, 2011
Roster
1972 NFL draft Terry Beasley Wide receiver 1 19 San Francisco 49ers Pat Sullivan Quarterback 2 40 Atlanta Falcons Dick Schmalz Wide receiver 17 440 Minnesota Vikings
Awards and honors Pat Sullivan, Heisman Trophy Pat Sullivan, Walter Camp Award
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