The 1971 Virginia Cavaliers football team represented the University of Virginia during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. The Cavaliers were led by first-year head coach Don Lawrence and played their home games at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia. They competed as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, finishing tied for third.
Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
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| September 11 | 1:30 p.m. | Navy* | | L 6–10 | 23,500 | [2] |
| September 18 | | at No. 4 Michigan* | | L 0–56 | 81,391 | [3] |
| September 25 | | No. 20 Duke | - Scott Stadium
- Charlottesville, VA
| L 0–28 | 18,500 | [4] |
| October 2 | | Vanderbilt* | - Scott Stadium
- Charlottesville, VA
| W 27–23 | 12,500 | [5] |
| October 9 | | at South Carolina* | | L 14–34 | 43,861 | [6] |
| October 16 | | vs. Clemson | | L 15–32 | 14,000 | [7] |
| October 23 | | at Army* | | L 9–14 | 42,535 | [8] |
| October 30 | | at NC State | | W 14–10 | 21,600 | [9] |
| November 6 | | Virginia Tech* | - Scott Stadium
- Charlottesville, VA (rivalry)
| L 0–6 | 30,100 | [10] |
| November 13 | | North Carolina | | L 20–32 | 18,450 | [11] |
| November 20 | | at Maryland | | W 29–27 | 12,600 | [12] |
- *Non-conference game
Homecoming- Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
- All times are in Eastern time
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References
- ^ "2017 Cavalier Football Fact Book" (PDF). Virginia Cavaliers Athletics. p. 121. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 28, 2017. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- ^ "Sub QB paces Navy past Virginia 10–6". Greensboro Daily News. September 12, 1971. Retrieved January 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "U-M Buries Virginia, 56–0". Detroit Free Press. September 19, 1971. Retrieved January 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Duke outclasses UVa, ruins homecoming 28–0". The Roanoke Times. September 26, 1971. Retrieved January 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Virginia upsets previously unbeaten Vanderbilt 27–23". The Danville Register. October 3, 1971. Retrieved January 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "South Carolina outclasses Virginia for 34–14 verdict". The Danville Register. October 10, 1971. Retrieved January 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tigers on a tear, roll over Virginia". The Atlanta Journal & Constitution. October 7, 1971. Retrieved January 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Army thefts stop Viirginia". The Des Moines Register. October 24, 1971. Retrieved January 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Frustration finally ends for Virginia". Richmond Times-Dispatch. October 31, 1971. Retrieved January 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Gobblers use 2 field goals, stiff defense to clip Cavaliers by 6–0". Daily Press. November 7, 1971. Retrieved December 14, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jolley leads Tar Heels past Cavs". The Rocky Mount Telegram. November 14, 1971. Retrieved January 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Late FG gives Virginia 2929–2727 win over Maryland". The Montgomery Advertiser. November 21, 1971. Retrieved January 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1971 Virginia Cavaliers Schedule and Results". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
- ^ "All-Time Virginia Box Score Game Statistics". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
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