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.
Saskatchewan moved the ball well, scoring 347 points, while the defensive squad yielded 316. George Reed ran for a team-high 1,146 yards for the Roughriders.
Ron Lancaster threw for 2,759 yards. Bobby Thompson hauled in 48 receptions for 774 yards. Nolan Bailey was targeted regularly, 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 |
