The 1971 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season.
In their third season under head coach Bob Weber, the Wildcats compiled a 5–6 record (3–3 against WAC opponents), finished in third place in the WAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 232 to 191.
[4] [16] Arizona started the season strong with a win over Washington State and won their first road game since 1968, when they defeated Utah, and breaking a nine-game road losing streak dating back to that season.
[17] In the season finale at Arizona State, the Wildcats never stood a chance against the Sun Devils, and were shut out.
[18] As of 2021, this remains Arizona State's most recent shutout victory over the Wildcats in Tempe.