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Opelika Football Team History

Opelika Bulldogs

Opelika High School

1700 LaFayette Pkwy. Opelika, AL 36801
Stadium: Bulldog Stadium
Colors: Red, Black & White
Coach: Larry Gore

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1917 <-- 1972 <- 1973 -> 1974 --> 2024

1973 Season Highlights

Larry Gore enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Opelika.

1973 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Aug. 31	@ Newnan GA	7	6	W
Fri., Sep. 7	@ Prattville	13	3	W
Fri., Sep. 14	vs. Lanett	0	7	L
Fri., Sep. 21	vs. Valley	10	14	L
Fri., Sep. 28	@ Benjamin Russell	9	10	L
Fri., Oct. 5	vs. Eufaula	7	8	L
Fri., Oct. 12	@ Tallassee	20	6	W
Fri., Oct. 19	vs. Carroll	7	14	L
Fri., Nov. 2	@ Dothan	12	27	L
Fri., Nov. 9	vs. Auburn	3	24	L

1973 Season Totals
Record	3-7
Points Scored	88
Scoring Average	8.8
Points Allowed	119
Defense Average	11.9
Opponents Record	50-36 -4
Home Record	0-5
Away Record	3-2

1973 Class 4A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Opelika was not ranked.

1973 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Opelika Players on File.

1973 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Opelika Players on File.

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