The 1971 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina as an independent in the

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. Led by sixth-year head coach

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, the Gamecocks compiled a record of 6–5. The team played home games at Carolina Stadium in

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. After competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) from its founding in 1953 through the spring of 1971, South Carolina withdrew due to a disagreement with the ACC's desire to strengthen its academic requirements. The Gamecocks honored existing contracts with the seven remaining ACC schools for the 1971 season.

Schedule

Roster

References

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