1961 Auburn Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1961 Auburn Tigers football Auburn Tigers logo (pre-1971).png 125 Southeastern Conference SEC 6–4 3–4 Ralph Jordan 11th Cliff Hare StadiumLegion Field The 1961 Auburn Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Auburn University as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1961 college football season. In their 11th year under head coach Ralph "Shug" Jordan, the Tigers compiled a 6–4 record (3–4 in conference games), finished in seventh place in the SEC, and outscored opponents by a total of 174 to 137. It was the Tigers' 70th overall and 28th season as a member of the SEC.1961 Auburn Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/auburn/1961-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included Bobby Hunt (703 passing yards, 1,051 yards of total offense), Larry Rawson (448 rushing yards), and Dave Edwards (372 receiving yards).1961 Auburn Tigers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/auburn/1961.html The team played five of its home games at Cliff Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, and two at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. Schedule 1961 AP September 30 w y Tennessee Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN 24–21 44,600 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99701955/auburn-fielder-sinks-vols/ The Tennessean Auburn fielder sinks Vols October 1, 1961 April 13, 2022 Newspapers.com October 7 l Kentucky Cliff Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 12–14 32,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-huntsville-times-kentucky-smacks-aub/133248059/ The Huntsville Times Kentucky smacks Auburn by 14–12 October 8, 1960 October 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 14 w y Chattanooga Cliff Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 35–7 22,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85111051/auburn-rolls-over-mocs/ The Montgomery Advertiser Auburn rolls over Mocs October 15, 1961 September 10, 2021 Newspapers.com October 21 l y Georgia Tech 8 Grant Field Atlanta, GA 6–7 45,376 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-decatur-daily-auburn-gamble-fails-as/133246598/ The Decatur Daily Auburn gamble fails as Tech gains 7 to 6 victory October 22, 1961 October 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 28 w y y Clemson Cliff Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 24–14 36,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbus-ledger-tigers-bounce-back-o/133248234/ The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Tigers bounce back on Hunt's passes, top Clemson October 29, 1961 October 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 4 w y Wake Forest Cliff Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 21–7 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-auburn-defeats-wake-fore/133248359/ Greensboro Daily News Auburn defeats Wake Forest 21–7 November 5, 1961 October 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 11 l Mississippi State Legion Field Birmingham, AL 10–11 35,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-gambling-state-nips/133248469/ The Birmingham News Gambling State nips Tigers, 11–10 November 12, 1961 October 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 18 w y Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA rivalry 10–7 41,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-hunt-triggers-tiger/133248557/ The Macon Telegraph & News Hunt triggers Tiger win over Dogs, 10–7 November 19, 1961 October 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 25 w Florida Cliff Hare Stadium Auburn, AL rivalry 32–15 33,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-selma-times-journal-auburn-wins-wier/133247712/ The Selma Times-Journal Auburn wins wiers tilt from Florida by 32–15 November 26, 1961 October 10, 2023 Newspapers.com December 2 l y Alabama 1 Legion Field Birmingham, AL Iron Bowl 0–34 54,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-huntsville-times-tide-rips-auburn-34/133234799/ The Huntsville Times Tide rips Auburn 34–0 in final bid for No. 1 December 3, 1961 October 10, 2023 Newspapers.com2009 Auburn Football Media Guide 2009 188 Auburn Media Relations Office Auburn, Alabama http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/aub/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/09-fb-mg-sec5.pdf PDF 2012-12-19 2014-10-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006152710/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/aub/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/09-fb-mg-sec5.pdf dead http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/aub-m-footbl-sched-1961.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120901133511/http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/aub-m-footbl-sched-1961.html dead September 1, 2012 1961–1962 Auburn University Football Schedule Auburn University Athletics December 18, 2012 Statistics The Tigers gained an average of 243.7 yards per game (143.6 rushing, 100.1 passing). On defense, they gave up 144.3 rushing yards and 79.7 passing yards per game.1961 Auburn Tigers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/auburn/1961.html The offense was led by senior quarterback Bobby Hunt who completed 54 of 118 passes (45.8%) for 703 yards with two touchdowns, eight interceptions, and an 87.8 quarterback rating. Hunt also ranked second in rushing (247 yards) and pass interceptions (three). He led the team with 1,050 yards of total offense; he finished his Auburn career with 2,279 yards of total offense, third best in Auburn history to that date.Hunt And Rawson Offensive Leaders Birmingham Post-Herald December 7, 1961 3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-hunt-and-rawson-o/156570434/ Newspapers.com Hunt and kicking specialist Woody Woodall tied for the team's scoring lead with 36 points each. After the season, head coach Jordan said, "I don't know what we'd have done without [Hunt]." The rushing defense was led by sophomore fullback Larry Rawson (448 yards, 121 carries, 3.7-yard average), Bobby Hunt (347 yards, 101 carries, 3.4-yard average), Don Machen (187 yards, 38 carries, 4.9-yard average), Jimmy Burson (187 yards, 44 carries, 4.3-yard average), and Larry Laster (187 yards, 44 carries, 4.4-yard average). The team's leading receivers were Dave Edwards (372 yards, 25 receptions) and Bobby Foret (131 yards, 10 receptions). Bo Davis was the team's punter, kicking 55 times for 2,034 yards, an average of 36.9 yards per punt. Awards and honors Four Auburn players were recognized by the Associated Press (AP) or United Press International (UPI) on the 1961 All-SEC football team: end Dave Edwards (AP-1, UPI-1); halfback Bobby Hunt (UPI-3); center Wayne Frazier (AP-3); and tackle Billy Wilson (UPI-3).https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-trammell-watso/156562175/ Trammell, Watson Head AP All-SEC The Atlanta Constitution Vernon Butler December 6, 1961 41 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-1961-upi-all-se/156562454/ The Atlanta Constitution Four Tiders Selected For UPI All-SEC Team: Tech Guard Dave Watson Only Jacket on Dream Team November 30, 1961 37 Newspapers.com Personnel Players Joe Baughan (#76), guard, junior, 6'3", 225 pounds, Bessemer, AL Jimmy Burson (#22), halfback, junior, 5'10", 178 pounds, LaGrange, GA Bo Davis, punter Don Downs (#88), end, junior, 6'0", 200 pounds, Birmingham, AL Dave Edwards (#80), end, senior, 6'1", 198 pounds, Abbeyville, AL Bobby Foret (#85), end, senior, 6'1", 198 pounds, New Orleans, LA Wayne Frazier (#51), center, senior, 6'2", 230 pounds, Evergreen, AL Winky Giddens (#79), tackle, junior, 6'2", 225 pounds, Childersburg, AL George Gross Bobby Hunt (#12), quarterback, senior, 6'1, 180 pounds, Lanett, AL Mailon Kent (#15), quarterback, sophomore, 6'2", 185 pounds, Birmingham, AL Larry Laster (#35), fullback, junior, 5'11", 195 pounds, Covington, GA Don Machen (#23), halfback, senior, 5'9", 150 pounds, Sylacauga, AL John McGeever (#36), halfback, senior, 6'0", 195 pounds, Birmingham, AL Joe Overton (#16), quarterback, junior, 6'2", 190 pounds, Greenville, MS Jim Price (#58), center, junior, 6'3", 225 pounds, Birmingham, AL Jimmy Putnam (#65), guard, senior, 6'0", 200 pounds, Birmingham, AL Larry Rawson (#30), fullback, sophomore, 6'0", 202 pounds, Pensacola, FL Billy Wilson (#78), tackle, senior, 6'2", 250 pounds, Birmingham, AL Woody Woodall, kicking specialist Coaches Head coach: Ralph Jordan Assistant coaches: George Atkins, Joe Connally, Vince Dooley, Joel Eaves, Hal Herring, Billy Kinard, Gene Lorendo, Dick McGovern, J. 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