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1971 Missouri Tigers football team
| 1971 Missouri Tigers football |
|---|
| Big Eight Conference |
| 1–10 (0–7 Big 8) |
| Al Onofrio (1st season) |
| Memorial Stadium |
The 1971 Missouri Tigers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Missouri as a member of the Big Eight Conference (Big 8) during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. Led by first-year head coach Al Onofrio, the Tigers compiled a 1–10 record (0–7 against Big 8 opponents), finished in last place in the Big 8, and were outscored by opponents 260 to 93. The team played home games at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri.
Onofrio succeeded Dan Devine, who took the position of head coach and general manager for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). The 1–10 record set a new mark for futility at Mizzou, matched only by the 1985 team. The team's statistical leaders included Don Johnson with 360 rushing yards, Chuck Roper with 613 passing yards and 726 yards of total offense, John Henley with 247 receiving yards, and Greg Hill with 23 points scored.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11 | 1:30 p.m. | No. 19 Stanford* | Memorial StadiumColumbia, MO | L 0–19 | 53,032 | |
| September 18 | 2:20 p.m. | at Air Force* | Falcon StadiumColorado Springs, CO | L 6–7 | 26,584 | |
| September 25 | SMU* | Memorial StadiumColumbia, MO | W 24–12 | 49,200 | ||
| October 2 | 1:00 p.m. | at Army* | Michie StadiumWest Point, NY | L 6–22 | 43,503 | |
| October 9 | No. 1 Nebraska | Memorial StadiumColumbia, MO (rivalry) | L 0–36 | 61,200 | ||
| October 16 | Oklahoma State | Memorial StadiumColumbia, MO | L 16–37 | 48,835 | ||
| October 23 | at No. 11 Colorado | Folsom FieldBoulder, CO | L 7–27 | 45,129 | ||
| October 30 | Kansas State | Memorial StadiumColumbia, MO | L 12–28 | 52,498 | ||
| November 6 | No. 2 Oklahoma | Memorial StadiumColumbia, MO (rivalry) | L 3–20 | 53,011 | ||
| November 13 | at Iowa State | Clyde Williams FieldAmes, IA (rivalry) | L 17–45 | 29,000 | ||
| November 20 | at Kansas | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS (Border War) | L 2–7 | 46,750 | ||
| *Non-conference gameRankings from AP Poll released prior to the gameAll times are in Central time |
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