Penn State 1971 season
Record
10-1
Points for
484
Points against
137
How it ended
Won Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | at |  Navy | W | 56-3 |
| 3 | at |  Iowa | W | 44-14 |
| 4 | vs |  Air Force | W | 16-14 |
| 5 | vs |  Army | W | 42-0 |
| 6 | at |  Syracuse | W | 31-0 |
| 7 | vs |  TCU | W | 66-14 |
| 8 | at |  West Virginia | W | 35-7 |
| 9 | vs |  Maryland | W | 63-27 |
| 10 | vs |  NC State | W | 35-3 |
| 11 | at |  Pittsburgh | W | 55-18 |
| 13 | at |  Tennessee | L | 11-31 |
| Postseason | vs |  Texas | W | 30-6 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Penn State Nittany Lions 1971 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Penn State record in 1971?
Penn State went 10-1 in the 1971 regular season. The season result: Won Bowl game.