1971 Saskatchewan Roughriders Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 9-6-1 19
Finishing 2nd in the CFL's Western Conference
Postseason: 1-2 Lost Conference Final
Coach: Dave Skrien (9-6-1)
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
1971 Saskatchewan Roughriders Roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League ended the 1971 season with a record of 9 wins and 6 losses and 1 ties for 19 points, finishing second in the CFL's Western Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-2.
The Roughriders moved the ball well, scoring 347 points, and the defensive squad yielded 316. George Reed ran for a team-high 1,146 yards for Saskatchewan.
Ron Lancaster threw for 2,759 yards. Bobby Thompson hauled in 48 receptions for 774 yards. Nolan Bailey contributed to the receiving game, too.
Bruce Bennett intercepted 8 opponent throws.
Dave Skrien coached the team. The 1971 Saskatchewan Roughriders lost in the Conference Final.
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Regular Season Points For: 347
Regular Season Points Against: 316
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 1971 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 14 at BC Lions 10 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| July 30, 1971 | Calgary Stampeders 21 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 0 | L | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| August 3, 1971 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 16 at Montreal Alouettes 29 | L | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| August 6, 1971 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 17 at Toronto Argonauts 22 | L | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| August 13, 1971 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 32 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 22 | L | 0-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 1-4-0 | ||
| August 19, 1971 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 31 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 25 | W | 0-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 2-4-0 | ||
| August 27, 1971 | Ottawa Rough Riders 21 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 42 | W | 1-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-4-0 | ||
| September 6, 1971 | BC Lions 14 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 35 | W | 2-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
| September 18, 1971 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 19 at Edmonton Eskimos 3 | W | 2-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 5-4-0 | ||
| September 26, 1971 | Edmonton Eskimos 14 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 28 | W | 3-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 6-4-0 | ||
| October 2, 1971 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 2 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35 | L | 3-2-0 | 3-3-0 | 6-5-0 | ||
| October 6, 1971 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 28 | W | 4-2-0 | 3-3-0 | 7-5-0 | ||
| October 11, 1971 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 24 at Calgary Stampeders 17 | W | 4-2-0 | 4-3-0 | 8-5-0 | ||
| October 17, 1971 | Calgary Stampeders 7 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 7 | T | 4-2-1 | 4-3-0 | 8-5-1 | ||
| October 24, 1971 | BC Lions 18 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 50 | W | 5-2-1 | 4-3-0 | 9-5-1 | ||
| October 31, 1971 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 12 at Edmonton Eskimos 28 | L | 5-2-1 | 4-4-0 | 9-6-1 | ||
| November 6, 1971 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 23 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 34 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Western Semi-Final | |
| November 13, 1971 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 21 at Calgary Stampeders 30 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | Western Final Game 1 | |
| November 17, 1971 | Calgary Stampeders 23 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 21 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 | Western Final Game 2 |
