1971 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Vince Gibson | Head Coach | 1970 |
| Position coaches5 | ||
| Bobby Jackson | Quarterbacks · Running Backs | 1970 |
| Jesse Branch | Defensive Backs | 1967 |
| Sam Robertson | Linebackers | 1967 |
| Gene McDowell | Assistant Coach | 1970 |
| R.C. Slocum | 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.