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1971 Louisville Cardinals football team
| 1971 Louisville Cardinals football |
|---|
| Missouri Valley Conference |
| 6–3–1 (3–2 MVC) |
| Lee Corso (3rd season) |
| Fairgrounds Stadium |
The 1971 Louisville Cardinals football team was an American football team that represented the University of Louisville in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. In their third season under head coach Lee Corso, the Cardinals compiled a 6–3–1 record (3–2 against conference opponents) and outscored opponents by a total of 190 to 111.
The team's statistical leaders included John Madeya with 1,045 passing yards, Howard Stevens with 1,429 rushing yards and 78 points scored, and Gary Barnes with 404 receiving yards.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18 | 8:32 p.m. | at Vanderbilt* | Dudley FieldNashville, TN | T 0–0 | 18,700 | |
| September 25 | 3:00 p.m. | at Drake | Drake StadiumDes Moines, IA | L 7–10 | 12,300 | |
| October 2 | 8:00 p.m. | Dayton* | Fairgrounds StadiumLouisville, KY | W 41–13 | 17,511 | |
| October 9 | at Memphis State | Memphis Memorial StadiumMemphis, TN (rivalry) | W 26–20 | 20,559 | ||
| October 16 | 8:30 p.m. | at North Texas State | Texas StadiumIrving, TX | L 17–20 | 12,000 | |
| October 23 | 2:01 p.m. | Wichita State | Fairgrounds StadiumLouisville, KY | W 21–5 | 14,176 | |
| October 30 | 7:30 p.m. | No. 10 Tampa* | Fairgrounds StadiumLouisville, KY | W 21–10 | 17,341 | |
| November 6 | 2:30 p.m. | at Tulsa | Skelly StadiumTulsa, OK | W 17–0 | 14,000 | |
| November 13 | 2:00 p.m. | Southern Illinois* | Fairgrounds StadiumLouisville, KY | W 24–14 | 10,100 | |
| November 27 | 2:00 p.m. | Cincinnati* | Fairgrounds StadiumLouisville, KY (The Keg of Nails) | L 16–19 | 10,132 | |
| *Non-conference gameRankings from AP Poll released prior to the gameAll times are in Eastern time |
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