| 1961 Troy State Red Wave football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Alabama Collegiate Conference |
| Record | 1–8 (1–2 ACC) |
| Head coach |
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| Home stadium | Veterans Memorial Stadium |
The 1961 Troy State Red Wave football team represented Troy State College (now known as Troy University) as a member of the Alabama Collegiate Conference (ACC) during the 1961 NAIA football season. Led by seventh-year head coach William Clipson, the Red Wave compiled an overall record of 1–8, with a mark of 1–2 in conference play.
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23 | at Louisiana College* |
| L 0–39 | 5,000 | [1] |
| September 30 | at Livingston State | W 7–0 | [2] | ||
| October 7 | Jacksonville State | L 21–22 | [3] | ||
| October 14 | at Delta State* | L 0–48 | [4] | ||
| October 21 | Florence State |
| L 8–14 | [5] | |
| October 28 | at Austin Peay* | L 6–21 | [6] | ||
| November 4 | Tampa* |
| L 6–27 | 3,000 | [7][8] |
| November 11 | Tennessee–Martin* |
| L 8–22 | [9] | |
| November 18 | Howard (AL)* |
| L 0–80 | [10] | |
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References
- ^ "Cats' Levi Barber runs out of promotions". Alexandria Daily Town Talk. September 25, 1961. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Troy beats Livingston". The Birmingham News. October 1, 1961. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jaxmen rally to whip Troy". The Anniston Star. October 8, 1961. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Delta State wins 48–0 over Troy". The Clarion-Ledger. October 15, 1961. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Florence outlasts Red Wave, 14–8". The Birmingham News. October 22, 1961. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Cobb Parker paces APSC". The Tennessean. October 29, 1961. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bessent passes Tampa to 27–6 win over Troy". The Tampa Tribune. November 5, 1961. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "Martin Branch humbles Troy". The Montgomery Advertiser. November 12, 1961. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Hot Howard blitzes Troy State Wave, 80–0". The Birmingham News. November 19, 1961. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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