1961 Alfred Saxons football team

American college football season February 2026 January 2025 1961 Alfred Saxons football Independent 6–2 Alex Yunevich 21st Merrill Field The 1961 Alfred Saxons football team was an American football team that represented Alfred University as an independent during the 1961 college football season. In their 21st season under head coach Alex Yunevich, the Saxons compiled a 6–2 record and outscored opponents by a total of 110 to 87.Official Collegiate Football Record Book 1962, p. 96. The team played home games at Merrill Field in Alfred, New York. Schedule y y September 23 Cortland State Merrill Field Alfred, NY L 6-13 Cortland Trips Alfred, 13-6 Rochester Democrat and Chronicle September 25, 1961 10C https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-cortland-trips-al/152301303/ Newspapers.com September 30 at 1961 Brockport Golden Eagles Brockport Brockport, NY W 20-0 Alfred Spurts in Second Half To Whip Brockport, 20-0 Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Frank Welch October 1, 1961 6C https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-alfred-spurts-in/152301257/ Newspapers.com October 7 1961 Union Dutchmen Union (NY) Merrill Field Alfred, NY W 12-6 2,500 Alfred Beats Union, 12-6, On 2 Blocked Punts Rochester Democrat and Chronicle October 8, 1961 7C https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-alfred-beats-unio/152301357/ Newspapers.com October 14 1961 St. Lawrence Saints St. Lawrence<hc> Merrill Field Alfred, NY W 16-8 3,500 Alfred Tops St. Lawrence In Upset Star-Gazette October 15, 1961 D1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-gazette-alfred-tops-st-lawrence-in/152301433/ Newspapers.com October 21 at 1961 Hobart Statesmen Hobart Boswell Field Geneva, NY W 16-13 1,500 Favored Alfred Extended in Win over Hobart Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Dave Rosenbloom October 22, 1961 5C https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-favored-alfred-ex/152301161/ Newspapers.com October 28 at Grove City Grove City, PA L 14-31 1,700 Alfred Beaten By Grove City Rochester Democrat and Chronicle October 29, 1961 2C https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-alfred-beaten/152301082/ Newspapers.comGrove City Trips Alfred, 31 To 14 The Pittsburgh Press October 29, 1961 8 (Section 3) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-grove-city-trips-al/152300907/ Newspapers.com November 4 at Ithaca South Hill Field Ithaca, NY W 14-7 600 IC Footballers Rest Today; Fumbles Costly in Setback The Ithaca Journal November 6, 1961 15 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-ic-footballers-rest-t/152300827/ Newspapers.comBrief Summary of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Ithaca) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/313/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 18, 2024 November 11 1961 Upsala Vikings Upsala Merrill Field Alfred, NY W 12-9 2,500 Alfred Closes Season With Win, 6-2 Mark Rochester Democrat and Chronicle November 12, 1961 3C https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-alfred-closes-sea/152300709/ Newspapers.com References Alfred Category:Alfred Saxons football seasons Alfred Saxons football