1971 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Don Nehlen | Head Coach | 1970 |
| Coordinators1 | ||
| Gary Tranquill | Defensive Coordinator | 1971 |
| Position coaches2 | ||
| Rey Dempsey | Offensive Line | 1971 |
| Dale Strahm | Freshman Team | 1971 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1971 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.