| 1971 Ottawa Rough Riders season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jack Gotta |
| Home field | Lansdowne Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 6–8 |
| Division place | 3rd, East |
| Playoff finish | Lost Eastern Semi-Final |
| Uniform | |
The 1971 Ottawa Rough Riders finished the season in 3rd place in the CFL East division with a 6–8 record and lost in the East Semi-Final game to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.