1971 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

The 1971 Iowa Hawkeyes football team was an American football team that represented the University of Iowa as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1971 Big Ten football season. In their first year under head coach Frank Lauterbur, the Hawkeyes compiled a 1–10 record, finished in last place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 379 to 121.
The 1971 Hawkeyes gained 897 rushing yards and 1,495 passing yards. On defense, they gave up 3,572 rushing yards and 1,400 passing yards. They gave up 324.7 rushing yards per game.
The team's statistical leaders included Frank Sunderman, Levi Mitchell, Dave Triplett, Harry Kokolus, and Dave Simms. Cornerback Craig Clemons was a first-team All-American. Clemons and Geoff Michelosen were the team captains. Clemons was also selected as the team's most valuable player.
The team played its home games at Iowa Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Home attendance totaled 233,150, an average of 46,630 per game.