1961 Southwestern Louisiana Bulldogs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1961 Southwestern Louisiana Bulldogs football Gulf States Conference GSC 2–8 0–5 Russ Faulkinberry 1st McNaspy Stadium The 1961 Southwestern Louisiana Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now known as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette) in the Gulf States Conference (GSC) during the 1961 college football season. In their first year under head coach Russ Faulkinberry, the Bulldogs compiled a 2–8 record (0–5 in conference games), finished in last pace in the GSC, and were outscored by a total of 194 to 992019 Louisiana Football Media Guide Louisiana Athletics Communications Office 2019 97 January 2, 2021 https://ragincajuns.com/documents/2019/8/27//2019_FB_Media_Guide.pdf?id=4035Klees Robert L'Acadien 1962 University of Southwestern Louisiana 246–259 https://archive.org/details/lacadien1962univ/page/246/mode/2up January 2, 2021 Athletics The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Olie Cordill (466 passing yards, 582 yards total offense), fullback Carlton Falgout (430 rushing yards, 81 carries), and end Bob Verlander (13 receptions, 206 yards, 18 points). The team played its home games at McNaspy Stadium in Lafayette, Louisiana. Schedule September 16 l y Southeastern Louisiana Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA rivalry 0–27 8,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-advertiser-bulldogs-fall-to-li/152623186/ The Daily Advertiser Bulldogs fall to Lion team September 17, 1961 December 16, 2025 Newspapers.com September 23 l y y Arlington State Memorial Stadium Arlington, TX 0–26 5,000–8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67624876/5000-fans-watch-as-rebels-sparkle-in/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram 5,000 fans watch as Rebels sparkle in home debut, 26–0 September 24, 1961 March 28, 2021 2–7 Newspapers.com September 30 l y Mississippi Southern McNaspy Stadium Lafayette, LA 6–22 5,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74601283/miss-southern-defeats-usl-226-in-hard The Daily Advertiser Miss. Southern defeats USL 22–6 in hard-fought battle October 1, 1961 March 28, 2021 Newspapers.com October 7 l y Louisiana Tech Tech Stadium Ruston, LA rivalry 0–12 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80369875/bulldogs-fall-to-tech-by-120-in-gulf-st/ The Daily Advertiser Bulldogs fall to Tech by 12–0 in Gulf States grid contest October 8, 1961 June 27, 2021 Newspapers.com October 21 l y 1961 Louisiana College Wildcats Louisiana College McNaspy Stadium Lafayette, LA 9–14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-town-talk-defense-still-main-forte-f/186957131/ Alexandria Daily Town Talk Defense still main forte for College Cats October 22, 1961 December 16, 2025 Newspapers.com October 28 l y Northeast Louisiana State State Fair Stadium Shreveport, LA rivalry 20–27 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68454492/southwestern-loses-by-2720-to/ The Daily Advertiser Southwestern loses by 27–20 to Northeast State gridders October 29, 1961 March 28, 2021 24 Newspapers.com November 4 w y y 1961 Pensacola Naval Air Station Goshawks Pensacola NAS NAS Stadium Pensacola, FL 9–7 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pensacola-news-journal-usl-cops-97/186957249/ The Pensacola News-Journal USL cops 9–7 win over Navy November 5, 1961 December 16, 2025 Newspapers.com November 11 l Northwestern State McNaspy Stadium Lafayette, LA 14–27 6,000–6,500 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Northwestern State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/508/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association July 3, 2024 November 18 l McNeese State McNaspy Stadium Lafayette, LA rivalry 0–25 6,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119847746/cowboys-run-over-usl-to-share-crown/ Monroe Morning World Cowboys run over USL to share crown November 19, 1961 February 27, 2023 Newspapers.com November 25 w y 1961 Henderson State Reddies Henderson State McNaspy Stadium Lafayette, LA 41–7 2,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/morning-world-usl-trounces-henderson-sta/186957335/ Monroe Morning World USL trounces Henderson State 41–7 in final tilt November 26, 1961 December 16, 2025 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Southwestern Louisiana) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/671/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association February 27, 2023 Statistics The Bulldogs gained 2,010 yards of total offense (201.0 per game) consisting of 1,368 rushing yards (136.8 per game) and 642 passing yards (64.2 per game). On defense, they allowed opponents to gain 3,362 yards (336.2 per game), including 2,514 rushing yards (251.4 per game) and 788 passing yards (78.8 per game). Quarterback Olie Cordill completed 45 of 122 passes (36.9%) for 466 yards with five touchdowns and six interceptions. He also gained 115 rushing yards and led the team with 582 yards of total offense. Cordill also led the team in punting with an average of 39.1 yard on 27 punts. Left end Bob Verlander led the team in receiving and scoring. He had 13 receptions for 206 yards and scored 18 points on three touchdowns. Fullback Carlton Falgoutt led the team in rushing with 430 yards on 81 carries for an average of 5.3 yards per carry. Awards and honors Three Southwestern Louisiana players received recognition from the coaches or writers on the 1961 All-Gulf States Conference football teams: Carlton Falgout was recognized by the coaches as the first-team fullback; he was recognized by the writers as a second-team back and a third-team tackle. Cliff O'Neal was recognized by the coaches as a second-team end. Bob Verlander was recognized by the writers as a third-team end. Breaux, Bossier, Steed, Sestak Make All-GSC Lake Charles American Press December 12, 1961 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lake-charles-american-press-all-gsc/152615552/ Newspapers.comClayton, Slaughter, Sestak Head GSC Team Alexandria Daily Town Talk December 12, 1961 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-town-talk-clayton-slaughter-sestak/152615298/ Newspapers.com References Southwestern Louisiana Category:Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football seasons Southwestern Louisiana Bulldogs football