1961 Nevada Wolf Pack football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1961 Nevada Wolf Pack football Far Western Conference FWC 5–4 2–3 Dick Trachok 3rd Mackay Stadium The 1961 Nevada Wolf Pack football team was an American football team that represented the University of Nevada as a member of the Far Western Conference (FWC) during the 1961 college football season. In their third year head under coach Dick Trachok, the Wolf Pack compiled a 5–4 record (2–3 in conference games), tied for fourth place in the FWC, and were outscored by a total of 179 to 153. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jack Renwick (724 rushing yards, 53 points scored), halfback Bobby Herron (444 rushing yards), and end Jim Whitaker (294 receiving yards). Three Nevada players received first-team all-conference honors: end Jim Whitaker; defensive tackle Larry Moss; and linebacker Max Culp. The team played its home games at Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada. Schedule Pacific September 23 l y y Redlands Redlands Stadium Redlands, CA 0–25 3,000 Chaney guides U.R. to 25-0 win over Nevada Redlands Daily Facts September 25, 1961 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/redlands-daily-facts-redlands-nevada/150743075/ Newspapers.com September 30 w y Portland State Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 41–20 4,000 Nevada Clubs Portland St. in 41-20 Clash Nevada State Journal October 1, 1961 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nevada-state-journal-nevada-clubs-portla/151153220/ Newspapers.com October 7 w Chico State Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 27–6 3,350 October 14 l UC Davis Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 12–36 4,500–4,600 Amazing Aggies Clobber Nevada 36-12: Carriere, Judd Lead Underdogs to Win; Defensive Play Great The Sacramento Union October 15, 1961 3S https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-union-amazing-aggies-clob/156898606/ Newspapers.com October 21 l y San Francisco State Cox Stadium San Francisco, CA 0–48 4,500 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 San Francisco State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/628/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 10, 2022 October 28 w y y Cal Poly Pomona Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 28–20 4,500–4,600 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Cal Poly Pomona) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/91/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 25, 2022 November 4 w y Sacramento State Charles C. Hughes Stadium Sacramento, CA 14–8 6,500 November 11 l y Humboldt State Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA 14–16 7,400–7,500 HSC Wins Another Thriller, Portion Of FWC Crown Eureka Humboldt Standard Eureka, California Don Terbush November 13, 1961 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18924532/hsc_wins_another_thriller_portion_of/ Newspapers.com April 4, 2018 November 18 w y Colorado State–Greeley Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 17–0 2,250 Nevada Blanks Colorado State; Winds Up Best Year Since '48 Nevada State Journal Ty Cobb November 19, 1961 16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nevada-state-journal-nevada-blanks-color/151333168/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Nevada) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/466/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 23, 2022 1961 Football Schedule https://nevadawolfpack.com/sports/football/schedule/1961 Nevada Wolf Pack Athletics December 24, 2025 2025 Nevada Football Record Book https://nevadawolfpack.com/documents/2025/7/31/2025_Nevada_Football_Record_Book.pdf Nevada Wolf Pack Athletics 32 December 24, 2025 Statistics The team tallied 2,055 yards of total offense (228.3 per game) consisting of 1,186 rushing yards (131.8 per game) and 869 passing yards (96.5 per game). On defense, they allowed opponents to gain 2,566 yards (285.1 per game) including 1,233 rushing yards (137.0 per game) and 1,333 passing yards (148.1 per game). QuarterbackJack Renwick led the team in passing, total offense, and scoring. He completed 52 of 111 passes for 724 yards with seven touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He also gained 110 rushing yards to boost his total offense to 834 yards. He scored 53 points on six touchdowns, 14 extra point kicks, and one field goal. The team's rushing leaders were halfbacks Bobby Herron (444 yards, 96 carries) and Cal Campbell (241 yards, 65 carries). Campbell also ranked second in scoring with 42 yards on seven touchdowns. The team's receiving leaders were end Jim Whitaker (21 receptions, 294 yards, one touchdown) and halfback Cal Campbell (11 receptions, 130 yards, three touchdowns). Backup quarterback Bob Alfred handled punting, averaging 39.9 yards on 48 punts. Alfred also completed 13 of 27 passes for 129 yards with three interceptions. Awards and honors Three Nevada players received first-team honors on the 1961 All-Far Western Conference football team: end Jim Whitaker (first-team offense, second-team defense); defensive tackle Larry Moss; and linebacker Max Culp. Five others received second-team honors: quarterback Jack Renwick; tackle Tony Klenakis; defensive end Gary Busch; and defensive tackle Tom McKerras.Name Six Humboldt Staters To All-FWC First Team Humboldt Standard December 2, 1961 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/eureka-humboldt-standard-name-six-humbol/156860029/ Newspapers.com References Nevada Category:Nevada Wolf Pack football seasons Nevada Wolf Pack football