Postseason
Orange BowlLost 6–38 vs. Nebraska · Jan. 1, 1972
Schedule and results
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 10, 1971 | USC | Away | W | 17–10 | |
| Sept. 18, 1971 | Southern Miss | Home | W | 42–6 | |
| Sept. 25, 1971 | Florida | Away | W | 38–0 | Conference game |
| Oct. 2, 1971 | Ole Miss | Birmingham, AL | W | 40–6 | Conference game |
| Oct. 9, 1971 | Vanderbilt | Away | W | 42–0 | Conference game |
| Oct. 16, 1971 | Tennessee | Birmingham, AL | W | 32–15 | Conference game |
| Oct. 23, 1971 | Houston | Home | W | 34–20 | |
| Oct. 30, 1971 | Mississippi State | Jackson, MS | W | 41–10 | Conference game |
| Nov. 6, 1971 | LSU | Away | W | 14–7 | Conference game |
| Nov. 13, 1971 | Miami | Home | W | 31–3 | |
| Nov. 27, 1971 | Auburn | Birmingham, AL | W | 31–7 | Conference game |
| Jan. 1, 1972 | Nebraska | Miami, FL | L | 6–38 | Orange Bowl |