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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
  Record3-7
  Points Scored88
  Scoring Average8.8
  Points Allowed119
  Defense Average11.9
  Opponents Record50-36 -4
  Home Record0-5
  Away Record3-2
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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