The 1971 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the

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in the

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. In their 18th and final year under head coach

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, the Golden Gophers compiled a 4–7 record and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 278 to 212. Defensive end Tom Chandler received the team's Most Valuable Player award. End Doug Kingsriter was named an All-American by the

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and Bob Hope. Kingsriter and linebacker Bill Light were named All-Big Ten first team. Quarterback Craig Curry, fullback Ernie Cook and offensive tackle Jack Babcock were named All-Big Ten second team. Offensive lineman Bart Buetow and linebacker Ron King were named Academic All-Big Ten. Total attendance for the season was 207,662, which averaged to 34,610. The season high for attendance was against

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