| Year: | 1971 |
| Team: | Iowa Hawkeyes |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Big Ten Conference |
| Short Conf: | Big Ten |
| Record: | 1–10 |
| Conf Record: | 1–8 |
| Head Coach: | Frank Lauterbur |
| Hc Year: | 1st |
| Mvp: | Craig Clemons |
| Captain: | Geoff Mickelson, Craig Clemons |
| Stadium: | Iowa Stadium |
The 1971 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa in the 1971 Big Ten Conference football season. Led by first—head coach year Frank Lauterbur, the Hawkeyes compiled a record of 1–10 with a mark of 1–8 in conference play, placing last in the Big Ten.